My fiance and I (46 and 50) arrived a day before our wedding and obtained the necessary documents in town on the day of our arrival. We were the entire wedding party, short of a judge, a witness, and a photographer. With the help of Deborah and Lee, the innkeepers at the Bentwood, our prearrival planning as well as the wedding were effortless. They recommended the judge and were our witnesses as well. We are deeply grateful for the time they took away from the inn to be part of our wedding (3 hours at least). We were married on the banks of the Snake River and the Bentwood Inn was a perfect choice for our honeymoon. We had initially entertained a stay at the Amangani resort and were glad we did not go the pretentious route. My wife and I have had many experiences in life that have taught us the values of simple elegance over extravagance and human connection over facade. Deborah and Lee exceeded our expectations. I quickly realized that they truly care for their guests and are invested in making sure that their stay is as full as possible. We chose the Inn for its small intimate size and ambiance and were not disappointed. What we did not expect was to find other like-minded guests. We sat around the fire pit two nights with other guests drinking wine and count these as valuable memories. One interesting note - without a liquor license, the Inn has an arrangement with a wine store- 10% off any wine and submit the receipt for a $10 credit on your inn bill (ie: free wine). Nice perk. Breakfasts were hearty and delicious and a special dinner on Saturday night was delightful. Thank you, Deborah and Lee............we will be back! - Bethany and Bill
