Sometimes Montana weather in June can make us all look up at the sky in bewilderment - it was supposed to be a rainy day for Stephanie and Danny's wedding, but lo and behold, it was drop-dead gorgeous and Mother Nature even decided to go all out and match their wedding colors with bright blue skies and lush green grass. As the girls and guys readied themselves for the ceremony, there was a lot of laughter and giggling, which is always a great way to start the day in my book. The ladies laughed as Stephanie steadied herself as her maids laced up her dress, and the guys guffawed at their slick-soled shoes, and may have attempted some Michael ...
Archives for June 2014
Love in the Sunshine :: {Micah and Dave’s Helena Lakeside Ranch Wedding}
If I had to pick just one word to describe Micah and Dave's wedding at the Lakeside Ranch in Helena it would be : HAPPY. That was the overwhelmingly wonderful feeling I had their entire wedding day. Everyone was simply happy, smiling and thoroughly enjoying themselves. From joking around and laughing while getting ready, to their sweet smiles during their wedding vows, to the energetic dancing and everything in between...light and love and pure happiness just radiated. Guests had a great time mingling with one another, playing lawn games, and popping into the "polaroid" booth to make faces for friends. Dave and Micah stole kisses here and ...
Ponies, Donkeys and Dogs, Oh My! :: {Abby and Jeff’s Lolo, Montana Ranch Engagement Session}
When Abby and Jeff, both animal-lovers, asked if they could have their engagement photos done with llamas, horses or cows - I admittedly got a little giddy. My response to that question will always be a resounding, "Heck YES!" We found ourselves some willing participants at a ranch in Lolo (they were: ponies Captain Lewis and Captain Clark, Charger the horse, Maude and Gertie the mini mules, and Vincent the dog), and luckily the weather held out for us while Abby and Jeff were in town visiting from Chicago. We had SO much fun. SO much. There was laughter, donkey braying, funny dog faces, kissing ponies, gorgeous light - you name it. And a ...