Boise's Premier Elegant Wedding Venue
Treasure Valley
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
The Lively is the go-to venue choice for your wedding celebration and related events in downtown Boise, ID. This stylish and contemporary restaurant aims to give you fabulous food and impeccable service in an elegant space, all customized to suit your desires and needs.
The Lively brings dream weddings to life with its breathtaking décor, delectable cuisine, and exceptional staff. We offer an array of customizable options tailored to the size and date of your wedding, all centered around a food and beverage minimum. This is not a rental or site fee but rather a commitment to a minimum spend on your event’s culinary and beverage experience. This includes everything from daytime snacks—while you enjoy exclusive use of our venue from 9:00 a.m. to midnight—to appetizers, dinner, dessert, late-night bites, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Your package also encompasses all the essentials: elegant tables, chairs, fine flatware, service ware, glassware, printed menus, and exceptional service. It features professional bartenders, day-of coordination, and the exclusive ambiance of our breathtaking downtown Boise location, ensuring every moment of your day is extraordinary. Let us help you create a truly unforgettable day!
The Lively also boasts several event areas that you can choose from, depending on the size of your gathering. The Chef’s Table is an intimate setting for groups of four to eight. You and your closest friends and family get a first-hand look at the culinary process of Michelin Award-winning Chef Edward Higgins culinary process, tasting an exquisite six-course meal. No. 40 is a speakeasy-style section of Bar Gibbon that you can hire in addition to a skilled bartender who will serve you a curated selection of delicious drinks. This area holds 16 seated guests and up to 20 standing. For a more significant get-together, up to 180 people, The Lively can be bought out in its entirety, where you’ll get to avail of two floors and all the restaurant’s amenities.
When you host your momentous occasion at The Lively, the venue can provide the services of an experienced on-site coordinator to help oversee the finer details of the day. You can choose a catering menu crafted by Chef Higgins, personalized to your tastes. The cuisine expert curates a selection inspired by the local region and fresh ingredients, combined with the chef’s experience of international fare. The Lively also offers a drinks menu that can be customized, featuring handmade cocktails and mocktails alongside a selection of tasty beverages, including fine wines. Contact this modern and elegant eatery today to learn more and book your special day at a unique and welcoming venue.
6+ years in business
Speaks English, French, Japanese, Spanish
Large team (21+ members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Service Staff
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.01 reviews
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Glenn H
5.0
11/13/2025
Missy (the coordinator) and the staff at The Lively were fantastic! Missy was very responsive before the wedding, and had everything under control the night of.
Several of our gu...
ests had compliments for the staff, the interior and exterior of the venue, the food, the drinks, everything.
Having the wedding at the Lively made the planning so much easier since they had the tables, chairs, food, and some of the other amenities handled.
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