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Meet Our Team
Our LaBelle Lake staff are experts at hosting weddings and special events and are committed to customer satisfaction. We bring the utmost professionalism and passion to our work and guarantee you will love what we do for you. Contact us to schedule a tour or meeting where you can meet our talented team in person.
Jim and Shannon Youngstrom
Venue Owners
LaBelle Lake all began in 1989 when Jim and Shannon Youngstrom purchased a large piece of land next to the Snake River. They had one little daughter at the time and one more on the way. The young couple started building their dream home in 1993. Jim and Shannon always encouraged their children to follow their dreams and work hard. They have been great examples of dreaming, building and never giving up. Since the beginning Jim has never stopped designing, creating and building this gorgeous log cabin and surrounding area. Together the couple raised six talented and successful children in this home and now are ready to share it with the world.
Kira Martin
Venue Vice President
Kira is the daughter of the owners Jim and Shannon Youngstrom. She grew up at LaBelle Lake helping build it up with her family. She helped turn the family home into a beautiful wedding and retreat venue in 2017. Along with managing and marketing LaBelle Lake, Kira is the videographer here and loves capturing moments so her clients can relive favorite memories over and over again! (vimeo.com/kiramartin) Kira enjoys CrossFit, spending time with her kids and husband, camping, traveling, and photography along with running her and her husbands local businesses The Rock Gym - Rexburg and Teton CrossFit.
Ciara Huntsman
Venue Manager
Ciara, a devoted mother of five, married her high school sweetheart in 2008. She has a passion for the outdoors and takes pride in being the only sibling to have gotten married at LaBelle Lake. As the oldest sibling, Ciara is known for her go-getter attitude, love of hard work, and a knack for challenging herself. Her favorite holiday is Christmas, and she enjoys the beauty and charm of the fall season.
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Kenadee Taylor
Event Coordinator
Kenadee holds a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on event management. She has been a part of the wedding industry for four years and has been with LaBelle Lake for the past three years. Her passion lies in weddings and creating lasting memories for others. In her free time, Kenadee loves spending time outdoors, practicing yoga, hanging out with friends, and taking care of her toddler.
Savannah Smith
Event Coordinator
​Savannah is from Colorado and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at BYU-I, studying Dance, Communication, and Event Management. Savannah has been managing events since she was 16 and thrives as a hostess. Savannah married her high school sweetheart in 2022 and together, they like to go camping or eat at Black Bear Diner. She is beyond excited to be part of the magic LaBelle Lake creates!
Jim and Shannon Youngstrom
Venue Owners
LaBelle Lake all began in 1989 when Jim and Shannon Youngstrom purchased a large piece of land next to the Snake River. They had one little daughter at the time and one more on the way. The young couple started building their dream home in 1993. Jim and Shannon always encouraged their children to follow their dreams and work hard. They have been great examples of dreaming, building and never giving up. Since the beginning Jim has never stopped designing, creating and building this gorgeous log cabin and surrounding area. Together the couple raised six talented and successful children in this home and now are ready to share it with the world.