Wedding Day

Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

We met swing dancing November of 2022. I didn’t want to date anyone at the time, but I had such a fun time dancing with Desmond. He was witty, inspiring and kind. I couldn’t help but laugh at his jokes and hope that he would ask me to dance with him again (and he did.) -Lilly I met Lilly at Boise State’s Country swing dance club on November 17 2022, she was beautiful and I knew I needed to dance with her. I had a blast dancing with her that night. So I made sure I got her number so I could take her out and make her my dance partner for life. -Desmond

Our story 

Our Story

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My beautiful baby cousin whom I adore with my whole heart. Ashley is currently attending Liberty University in Virginia to become an interior designer.

Ashley Barwick

My wonderful highschool bestie whom has been by my side ever since we met five years ago. Ali is a licensed interior designer under the New York Institute of Art and Design. (She’s really good at it too!)

Ali Holt

One of my childhood best friends-ever since the second grade. Alex is currently attending California Baptist University in California as well as ROTC for the Air Force. Fun fact: She loves to fly planes!

Alex Martinez

Another childhood bestie whom I’ve known for 13 years now! Morgan is attending University of La Verne in California as a criminal justice major. She loves to travel and is the best fashionista I know 

Morgan Zafra

One of the best friends I met in my time of highschool and hands down the best of human kind. Lexi is currently attending University of California, San Diego as a bio-mechanical engineer. Fun fact- she is probably the smartest person I know. 

Lexi Studebaker 

My bestie I met in cosmetology school! Piper is a licensed cosmetologist and works as a hairstylist here in Boise. She is so talented and hard working- two very essential skills for the beauty industry. 

Piper Cordero 

Garrett is my middle brother, he is currently attending University of Idaho studying engineering, and you’ll find him studying Latin or hangout out at their Catholic center with his friends and girlfriend. Fun fact Garrett has built a working clock out of Legos.

Garrett Judd

Ian is my youngest brother, he is currently attending George Fox University for Engineering, while also throwing shot put and hammer. Fun Fact Ian has a beard since 7 grade.

Ian Judd

Jose is a bro from high school soccer, and we still hangout and play games to this day. He is currently going to college to become counselor while working at Costco. Fun Fact he is great at fixing cars and an excellent dancer 

Jose Cisneros

Jonathan Rice is one of the first friends I made at college through his Fiancé Grace. We bonded over sports, basketball, a little football and a lot of volleyball. He is currently working in Boise at a pool fixing company. Fun fact he has played professional dodgeball.

Jonathan Rice

Trever Jenkins is super close friend I met at college we would ski and hangout at the Catholic Center all the time. He is going to be a Second Lieutenant in the army, now that he’s graduated from Boise State. Fun Fact he sucks at poker. 

Trever Jenkins

Nick Jacoby is my oldest friend from kindergarten all the way through high school. He will be at Alabama State studying prosthetics and orthotics.  Fun fact: he has competed in multiple fishing tournaments. 

Nick Jacoby

Wedding Party

Questions?You are welcome to text, call or email Sarah Lester the Mother of the Bride. We know many friends and family are traveling from out of state on both sides and may not be familiar with the area or may just have a wedding question.Best and quickest way to reach Sarah is by text.(909)559-6355Sarahmamabeara@gmail.com

If you need childcare Sarah and Lilly have several excellent contacts with background checks.

Q + A

HotelThis is the Hotel Block for Lester/Judd weddinghttps://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/thelesterjuddwedding/Both hotels are in Eagle, near the reception venue, brides' home, restaurants and downtown Eagle. They are walking distance to Beautiful Merrill Park and the Boise River/Greenbelt.The Homewood Suites is newer, provides breakfast, has an indoor pool and some rooms have kitchens. The Hilton Garden Inn is directly on the river. During the Reception at The Cottage at River Bend the hotels will provide limited shuttle service to and from the venue. AirportBoise (BOI) Airport is approximately 25 minutes to Eagle.

Travel

Depending upon weather and if the Float has begun, we are hoping to have a group float on Wednesday, June 17th! Starting early in the day (10ish) It's about a two-hour float. Children under 4 not recommended. Feel free to check out the website! All equipment is for rent.Please check back in May for updates.

Float The Boise River

**Sunday 6/21 Father's Day BBQ, Pool and Fun at the Lester home for our out-of-town family and friends.Please Check back for more info! EagleRestaurant's: Bodacious Pig Barbecue (Desmond's Fav) Coyne's (excellent happy hour) Bardenay and Pig Latin (both have views of the river) Spitfire Tacos + Taquila, Crave Kitchen &amp; Bar, The Griddle (Desmond's fav breakfast) Rembrandts (Lilly approves), Janets Cafe (great breakfast), Glory Sushi (best take out sushi) Idaho Pizza Company (has a great lunch buffet). Stella's (Lilly's favorite ice Cream)Coffee: Salt &amp; Light Coffee Lounge, Form &amp; Function, Kevista, Human Bean and Dutch BrosShopping: Sweet Tea Living, Lions Den Toys and Books, Maison Blue, The Cottage on Second Ave. Acquire and Co., Roost, Olive and Vyne, Porterhouse Meat Market &amp; Deli, The Chocolat Bar, Three Rivers Ranch Outfitters (fly fishing)Eagle Saturday Market 9am-1pm (highly recommended)Eagle Island State ParkRed Chair Lavender Farm (Lilly loves it!)Walk/Run the Greenbelt (Best entrances are Merrill Park, or just below State Street and Eagle Rd. look for parking)Spa: Two Rivers Salon &amp; Spa MeridianRestaurant's: North Italia, Aubergine Kitchen (healthy lunch), Matador, Eight Turn Crepe, Nick's Italian, Eight Thirty Common, Vintage '61 Wine Bar &amp; Kitchen, 127 Saloon (food and country dancing), Boise Fry Co.Coffee: Mountain Timber Coffee, Cafe + Play (coffee and indoor child play area), Wild Things Coffee, Black RockShopping:The Village is a wonderful outdoor mall to shop your heart out! Great restaurants, movie theater, play area with musical fountain!Spa: Sweet Cheeks Beauty BarTop GolfRoaring Springs WaterparkWahooz Family Fun ZoneMeridian SpeedwayChurches: Rockharbor Church (Lester's home church) 5 very busy services, parking is very difficult, go 30 minutes early!!Stonehill Church (where Lilly attends young adults during the week) They have a wonderful pastor too! BoiseRestaurant's: Moon's Kitchen Cafe (Best breakfast in Boise), Fork, Bittercreek Alehouse (great burgers and fries), Tupelo Honey, The Wylder, Barbacoa (Idaho's Favorite, reservations a must), Bacon Boise (breakfast)The Lively, Fanci Freez (great fast burgers and HUCKLEBERRY SHAKES)Coffee: Hidden Grounds Organic Coffee, Certified Kitchen + Bakery (THE BEST breakfast sandwiches),Shopping: Downtown, Boise Town Square (indoor)Hotels: The Grove HotelDrive around BSU (see where they D&amp;L fell in love) maybe get a tour and see the Blue Turf!Float the RiverHike To Table RockHike Camel's Back (lots of trails)Hyde Park (cute shops and restaurants)Visit the CapitalIdaho Botanical Garden (and Old Penitentiary)Anne Frank Human Rights MemorialRent Scooters Church: Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (Wedding and Desmond's church) It is beautiful! Parking is tricky, go early! ***OtherMUST SEE and more: Scheels in Meridian (you have to see to believe, something for everyone), The "Albertsons Market Place" (3499 E Fairview in Meridian) Great place to eat, have a glass of wine, grocery shop and Idaho merch!McCall (2 hour drive to a lovely mountain town on Payette LakeHot Springs: Kirkham Hot Springs (short hike)The Springs A Mountain Hot Springs Retreat at Idaho City,Bogus Basin Recreational AreaLucky Peak LakeSawtooth Mountians (breathtaking), RedFish lake and the small town of Stanley (3 hour windy but worth it road trip!)If you have time to add onto your trip, take a couple days and visit Sun Valley (home of the 1st American ski chair lift, known for its upscale restaurants, shops, hotels and famous people.There is lots of fishing in Idaho. You might want to pack your pole! Ponds, rivers and lakes!

Things to Do

Registry

Ultimate Formal Attire Shopping Guide

25 Hand-Picked Formal Guest Dresses

Tux vs. Suit: What's the Difference?

Appropriate attire will range from cocktail to formal. Anything including or in between the the two is appreciated. Remember, the ceremony is at a church. Please dress appropriately and respectfully.

Lilly & Desmond

Lilly & Desmond

Q + A