Kristine Paulsen Photography – Lifestyle Portraits, Editorial and Wedding Photography in Missoula Montana

Leanna and Skyler couldn’t have prescribed a more perfect day for their beautiful Bozeman, Montana wedding at Le Petit Chateau (Leanna is a pharmacist). The sun was shining, it was very warm autumn day (slightly different from their snowy engagement session!), and everyone was all smiles and full of adoration for the two as they vowed to love one another for the rest of their lives.

As an alternative to a guest book, Leanna and Skyler had guests write fun messages on white boards and then have their photo taken with their message – super cute! Everyone enjoyed mingling outside in the dappled sunlight while sipping on wines and beers, and then dined on a tasty dinner inside. Sweet toasts were made, the cake was cut amidst many a smile and lots of giggles, and the dancing got underway, fast and furious! (Leanna, that is some epic swing style you’ve got!)

Leanna and Skyler – you two are so great. What a wonderful day to start off what is most certainly going to be a beautiful marriage. Thank you so much for inviting me to document your wedding – I absolutely loved it! :) Congrats again to you both!

Vendor Information:
Venue: Le Petit Chateau, Bozeman, MT
Wedding Coordinator: Genevieve Burmeister, Bozeman, MT
Florist: Stems Floral, Bozeman, MT
Cake: Anticipated Creations Cakes, Bozeman, MT
Catering: ?
DJ: Joe’s Mobile DJ Service, Bozeman, MT
(Leanna, if I left anyone out will you let me know so I can give them their well-deserved credit? Thanks!)

On the docket: portraits and weddings!

Cheers!

-Kristine

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From what I’ve been told, there is an art to love. And Charity and Matt have certainly created a masterpiece out of their true love for one another.

I had the honor of photographing their jaw-droppingly gorgeous wedding at a private family residence near Rock Creek, Montana. The day was hot, not a cloud in the blue, blue sky (very different from their snowy engagement session!), and the water sparkled with the sun as Charity and Matt gussied themselves up for their unforgettable day.

Their wedding married not only their hearts, but their passions in life. Matt is an artist and Charity is a chef – she made both the huckleberry lemonade AND her own cake!

Their voices quavered with emotion as they spoke their vows to one another, and guests had a blast showering the couple with confetti as they walked down the aisle as husband and wife.

Matt and Charity’s favorite food was served for dinner, and guests got to indulge their sweet tooth in a delectable dessert bar.

Live music got everyone’s feet tapping and dancing and a full moon shined over the mountaintops, casting a cool glow over the hillside.

It was an amazing wedding, what can only be the start of an amazing marriage. Charity and Matt – thank you from the bottom of my heart for honoring me with the invitation to document such a special day in your lives. You two are, hands-down, fabulous, as are all your family and friends! What a wonderful day, and congrats again! Have a lovely honeymoon, and I’ll see you soon! :)

Vendor Information:
Venue: Private family residence, Rock Creek, MT
Floral and Event Design: The fabulous Habitat Floral and Event Planning, Missoula, MT
Makeup: by Christina DeCoite from Alchemy Mineral Blends, Missoula, MT
Catering: Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events, Kalispell, MT
Cake: Made by the bride!
Desserts: from Posh Chocolate, Goldings Goodies, and Cafe Dolce, all of Missoula, MT
Photo Booth Photographer: friend of the bride, Wynter Krallis
Band: SolBird R&B Motwon Band, Seattle, WA

On the docket: weddings, portraits and more! By the way, seniors, if you haven’t had your senior photos done, now’s the time to be thinking about it. Especially since the cooler weather is here and the leaves are bound to be turning color sooner than we think! Take advantage of nature’s splendor in your senior photos!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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And so they were married in Helena, too, at the Kleffner Ranch, a beautiful, historic site nestled amongst golden fields and blue sky. Chris and Shaine’s wedding was so sweet and so stunning, and so much love was poured into making it just perfect. A team of family and friends helped decorate, plan, cook, bake, you name it! But most importantly, they were there to offer their hearts up to Shaine and Chris, as they in turn pledged their hearts and love to one another.

The day couldn’t have been more amazing – the sun cast down its warm rays, twinkling through the leaves of the tall trees as Shaine and Chris spoke their truly incredible vows to one another. Senator Jon Tester officiated, Shaine’s sister and aunt played fiddle music, and family members spoke words so meaningful and full of love that I don’t think there was a dry eye present (mine included!).

In the historic barn, guests dined on a delicious dinner, topped off by a variety of tasty, homemade pies. Friends and family had a blast goofing around in the photobooth using a vintage backdrop provided by friends of the couple, and Chris and Shaine’s friends danced so hard and so happily, the barn floor bounced!

Shaine and Chris – it was an absolute honor to be a part of your incredibly amazing and beautiful wedding day. You two are such a great pair (with such awesome family and friends), and I wish you all the best in your lives together! (And thank you again for your surprise shout out during toasts! You rock!)

Vendor Information:
Venue: Kleffner Ranch, Helena, MT
Flowers and Decorations: Jessie Bunning
Officiant: Senator Jon Tester
Caterer: Chili O’Briens, Helena, MT
Transportation: Helena Area Transit (HATS) rental Trolley, Helena, MT
DJ: Brother of the groom
Photographer’s Photo Booth Assistant: Becky Brockie, Billings, MT

On the docket: more weddings and portraits! Stay tuned!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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Jean and Nick share a mutual love for each other, and a mutual love of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. In fact, they got to know one another over a pb & j sandwich at a camp at which they both worked, and they made sure to incorporate all of their favorite things during their beautiful wedding day at the Double Arrow Lodge in Seeley Lake, Montana. From personalized dice for guests to a unique cake topper (made by Nick!) celebrating their fondness for the character Cthulhu from one of their favorite books, their wedding day was uniquely them.

There were a few tears, lots of laughter and plenty of fun to be had. Guests enjoyed a scrumptious dinner, games in the golden sunlight, and lively camp dances late into the evening. Such a fun day filled with many great memories!

Thank you so much, Jean and Nick, for inviting me into your most special of days! Here’s to peanut butter and jelly forever! :)

Vendor Information:
Venue and Catering: Double Arrow Lodge, Seeley Lake, MT
Flowers: Habitat Floral and Events, Missoula, MT
Cake: Bernice’s Bakery, Missoula, MT

On the docket: weddings galore and portraits galore! Stay posted!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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There was an abundance of happiness at Shannon and Shafer’s wedding at the Double Arrow Lodge in Seeley Lake, Montana – and plenty of luck, too, since Shannon included a lucky sixpence in her shoe, according to her family tradition.

Their bright yellow and gray wedding palette added colorful exclamation points to their smile-filled, and laughter-filled wedding ceremony – made even sweeter by the inclusion of 15 adorable children carrying golden balloons down the aisle. Shannon and Shafer are both early childhood special education teachers, so these little rays of sunshine walking down the aisle were especially meaningful to them as a couple. There were many personal touches throughout their ceremony, including a Celtic hand-fastening ritual, which utilized cloth from both Shannon and Shafer’s childhood blankets, plus a new cloth to carry them into the future together.

Toasts were hilarious and had everybody howling with laughter and this energy carried over into dancing, which was a mixture of beautiful, wild, wacky and fun!

Thank you again, Shannon and Shafer, for sharing such a gorgeous, heartfelt day with me. You two are fantastic people with amazing family and friends, and I’m honored to have captured the start of your life together. Congratulations!

Vendor Information:
Venue: Double Arrow Lodge, Seeley Lake, MT
Catering: Double Arrow Lodge
Flowers: Arranged by the groom’s father
Cake: The Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe, Helena, MT
DJ: Hey Mister DJ, Missoula, MT
Videographer: Callisto Studios, Chester, MT

(Shannon, am I leaving anyone out? If so, please let me know so I can give them proper credit. Thanks!)

On the docket: portraits, weddings and more weddings!

Cheers!

-Kristine

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Jen and Kyle – what a beautiful pair they are. They are absolutely, hands-down, unequivocally MEANT for each other. There is such a beautiful love – nay – a dazzling love, between them, and it was front and center during their wedding at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton, Montana. From Kyle’s sweet gifts to Jen before the ceremony and the card he wrote to her that nearly caused tears to fall, to Jen’s voice, thick with emotion, as she vowed to Kyle that she’d always love him, for all eternity. It was a beautiful wedding. Emotional, funny, and moving.

Thank you Jen and Kyle for allowing me to witness such a special day for the two of you – I had such a lovely time photographing for you, and I found myself blinking away a tear or two, as well as laughing out loud – you two are wonderful!

Venue: Daly Mansion, Hamilton, MT
Catering: Caffe Firenze, Florence, MT
Cakes: Caffe Firenze, Florence, MT
DJ: RMF Entertainment, Missoula, MT
Dress: designed by Maggie Sottero from After 5 and Weddings in Bozeman, MT
Flowers: Flower Happy Floral Design, Hamilton, MT

On the docket: Jen and Kyle’s awesome trash the dress/day after session – you don’t want to miss this!

Cheers!
-Kristine

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