Hey beautiful people! Before we get to the champagne-popping and dancefloor-grinding, hereâs the lowdown on how to survive (and thrive) during our wedding weekend in Stanley, Idaho. Buckle up â it's going to be hot, high, and hilariously unhinged (in all the best ways).
Weather: Itâs the alpine desert, baby. That means scorching days and chilly nights. Bring that sexy sunhat, shades, portable fan, nipple tape, or whatever else keeps you cool and collected. Seriously.
Dress Code Vibes: Be fabulous, but comfort trumps couture. If youâre sweating like youâre at a BeyoncĂŠ concert in the Sahara, youâve gone too far. Be breezy. Be bold. Be barefoot if you want.
Transport Reality Check: There are NO Ubers, no Lyfts, no taxis. Zero. Zilch. Nada. You will have to flash some leg (or more?) for a hitchhike if you miss the bus. So please â for the love of all good things and cold beer â be on time for all shuttle pickups. Otherwise, youâre S.O.L.
Party Math: Stanley sits at 6,290 feet above sea level. Translation: 1 drink = 3 drinks. Hydrate like you're pre-gaming for the Olympics. Chug water between cocktails or risk becoming that wedding guest we wheel home in a wheelbarrow.
Cell Reception: Spotty AF. Stanley has it. Outside of town? Good luck. Send your "I'm alive" texts in advance.
Wildlife at Dusk: If youâre driving during dusk, you might meet an elk... through your windshield. No one wants that. Proceed with caution.
Time: Hosted Party from 5:30 PM â 9:30 PM
Location: Kasino Club - Downtown Stanley
Attire: Flirty Western, street-dancing chic, or whatever lets your inner cowboy/cowgirl/cow-person out.
Whatâs going down:
Drinks, heavy apps (yes, thereâs food), and a boot-stompinâ good time. Sorry, friends, no shots today!
Live music and dancing in the street, because nothing says âwelcomeâ like a good olâ street dance!
What to bring:
WHAT TO BRING:
ID â You'll need a wrist band and a stamp to get drinks on the Koffler tab. No stamp, no sips.
That wild western energy â Bring hugs, hip shakes, hoots, and hollers.
Layers â Maybe It cools off fast after dark. Think "hot during the hoe-down, chilly after the slow jam."
Getting there: You're on your own, cowpoke! But if you're staying in downtown Stanley â good news - everythingâs walkable. Or at least stumble-able.
Evening Welcome Party at Kasino Club
Theme: Wild Wild West | Old School Western Saloon
Food: Cocktails & Heavy Appies
Attire: Wild Wild West (whatever that means to youâŚassless chaps and nipple tassels encouraged)
Address: 620 Ace of Diamonds St, Stanley, ID 83278
Heads up: NO cell reception at Sunbeam. Absolutely none. If you need to be reached for an emergency or need to call out for an emergency, youâll have to use a landline like itâs 1997. That number is: 208-838-2326.
đ 1:45 PM - RAFTERSâ BUS LEAVES
Where: Meet at Dannerâs Cabins (11 Wall Street, behind Kasino Club)
Donât be late. There is NO alternate transport. We mean it. Itâs a 20-minute bus ride to Sunbeam
Youâll raft, then roll straight into the BBQ â no showers â other than bathing in the river.
What to bring:
Swimsuit, water shoes (those that canât fall off your feet), sunscreen, sunglasses, towel
T-shirt for sun protection (or if youâre shy about the nips)
Change of clothes for the BBQ â think cute but casual, with an extra layer in case we that evening alpine chill.
đ 5:15 PM - NON-RAFTERSâ BUS
Same pickup spot (Dannerâs Cabins). Leaves on the dot. No bus = no BBQ = sad stomach. Itâs a 20-minute bus ride to Sunbeam
đ 5:30â8:30 PM: Hosted BBQ at Sunbeam
Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come ready to celebrate with river hair and BBQ sauce on your shirt.
đ 8:30 PM: Buses Return to Stanley
From here... you're free! Hit the bars, find a bonfire, or do Zacâs fave: grab a beer and head up to the Stanley airport hill for some next-level stargazing under the Sawtooth Mountains. (Weâre talking âmake a wish every 15 secondsâ type vibes.). Epic
Afternoon white water rafting followed by BBQ dinner at Sunbeam
To our 95+ raftersâŚweâre looking forward to journeying down the river with you. For those that would rather stay dry and keep your feet on solid ground, enjoy a beautiful day in Stanley, ID by hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, or sitting back and pondering the Sawtooth Mountains with a cup of coffee. Then, plan on joining the rafting group for the BBQ dinner at Sunbeam. Transportation will be provided.
It's go time. Bring your hearts, your hydration, and your party pants. Sunâs out, vows out. **Our ceremony takes place during the hottest part of the dayâ**and thereâs not much shade to save you. Dress smart, light, and cool (literally and figuratively)
âď¸ 4:00 PM â Shuttle Pickup Begins
Weâll scoop yâall up from your lodging and shuttle you to the Stanley Meditation Chapel. Itâs a 10â15 min WALK UPHILL if you decide to skip the shuttle (bless your glutes).
Pickup stops include:
Redfish Riverside Inn
Mountain Village & Outpost Cabins
Triangle C
Danner Cabins
High Country Inn
What To Bring:
Love, love, and more love. Your cutest sun hat, sunscreen, fans â whatever keeps you cool and ceremony-ready. We will provide parasols for everyone. Heels? Donât do it.
đ 5:00 PM â Ceremony
Tears. Vows. Mountains. Magic.
đ¸ 6:00 PM â Cocktail Hour @ Mountain Village
Bubbles, booze, and bonding.
đ˝ 7:00 PM â Dinner
Fuel up â youâll need it.
đđ˝ 8:30â11:00 PM â Music & Dancing
Bring your A-game. No wallflowers allowed.
And then... STUMBLE HOME (wink wink)
The bars are nearby, the vibes are high, and the memories are just getting started.
Outdoor Wedding Ceremony at Meditation Chapel
Attire: Mountain Town Chic / Sparkle & Shine (if you feel good in it and you can dance in it, wear it). Transportation will be provided.
Immediately followed by
Wedding Reception at Velvet Falls Dance Hall
Ceremony Address: 55 Airport Rd, Stanley, ID 83278
Reception Address: 115 Valley Way, Stanley, ID 83278
Sunday Funday at Redfish Lake
Letâs wrap up the weekend the right wayâon the beach, under the pines, with a drink in your hand and good people all around. Hereâs what you can look forward to:
A crystal-clear mountain lake that looks almost too perfect to be real đ˛đ§
Bloody Marys. And then more Bloody Marys. (Weâve got water, snacks, and light bites too, donât worry) đ
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Pontoon boat rides to the far end of the lake and backâlike a lazy river, but way cooler đ¤
Chill music, sandy games, and all the lakeside lounging your heart desires đśđď¸
The final gathering of the weekend.
To our dearest family and friends,
When we started dreaming about our wedding, we knew the most important piece was getting to share and celebrate this milestone in our lives with all the people we love the most...YOU! Please join us for an outdoor, adventurous weekend in the Sawtooth Mountains filled with all the joy, fresh air, beautiful scenery, dirt roads, light beer, music, and LOVE that your hearts can handle. Stanley, ID is not an easy town to get to and its quite a long way away for most of you â so weâve done our best to put together a weekend itinerary of unforgettable mountain town experiences â all of which are within walking distance or a short shuttle ride away.
As we continue to make our dream wedding a reality, there are a few important things weâd like to ask of you:
-Please RSVP and let us know if you are able to make it or not.
-Stanley, ID is a very small town with very few accommodation options. Weâve done our best to put holds on as many cabins and rooms as we can and they are all available for you to claim. These holds get released to the public on Jan 1, 2025 â so we highly encourage you to claim your cabins before then. Weâve provided you with accommodation details and reservation links further down on this site.
-If you would like to join us for our white water rafting extravaganza, please make sure to sign up here.
We can't wait to make life-long memories with all of you and kick off our marriage in the most heart-filling, white water raging, cowboy boot knockinâ, honky tonkin', glitter throwin' of ways!
And one last thingâŚplease prepare for rain or shine... either way, it's still party time!â
With love,
-Sadie and Zac (and Juniper Joy Koffler)
As we mentioned earlier on, there are very few accommodation options in Stanley, ID and they book up very quickly and far out in advance. The good newsâŚweâve been able to put temporary holds on a bunch of our favorite spots in Stanley for our wedding guests! These temporary hold blocks are being held under under âKoffler/Campbell wedding. We have these blocks until February 1st, 2025 â so please call and make reservations prior to then. After Jan 1, the general public is also able to book these cabins. Please reference âKoffler/Campbell weddingâ when booking so they open the room for you. We have cabin holds on the following properties:
https://triangleccabins.com/
12 cabins available
2 larger homes for large groups
Mention that you're booking for the Koffler/Campbell wedding to access the cabins in our block.
https://redfishriversideinn.com/
13 units available
Mention that you're booking for the Koffler/Campbell wedding to access the cabins/rooms in our block.
https://stanleyinn.com/all-rooms/
15 units available
Mention that you're booking for the Koffler/Campbell wedding to access the rooms in our block.
https://www.mountainvillage.com/lodging/stanley-outpost/
1 large cabin available for large group
3 cabinettes
Mention that you're booking for the Koffler/Campbell wedding to access the rooms in our block.
There are other options in Stanley. Those can be explored here: https://stanleycc.org/. Also check Airbnb, VRBO, and any other short-term rental site.
Stanley is remote with limited cell service and amenities. We suggest hitting up a grocery store in Boise or Ketchum before arriving (if you need anything special). There is one general store in town! There is WiFi and cell service in the town of Stanley, however there is no cell service leading into and out of Stanley. It's an epic opportunity to turn off your phone and reconnect with the wonderful natural world around you.
GETTING TO STANLEY IS NOT EASY. IT IS A DIFFICULT DRIVE FROM BOTH THE SUN VALLEY AND BOISE AIRPORTS. THE ROADS ARE CHALLENGING AND HAVE DANGEROUS AND WINDING MOUNTAIN PASSES (NOT INCLUDING ALL THE WILDLIFE ON THE ROADS IN THE SUMMERTIME). PLEASE DO NOT MAKE THIS DRIVE AT NIGHT.
TRAVEL TO SAWTOOTH VALLEY
Airports:
Sun Valley (SUN) to Stanley, ID | approximately 1.5-hour drive.
Boise (BOI) to Stanley, ID | approximately 3.0-hour drive.
Car Rental:
Boise or Sun Valley Airport