A major storm loomed on Christine and Pete’s Gibson Mansion Missoula wedding, and folks constantly checked the radar and glanced at the sky as the day progressed. But Christine and Pete are so laid back, and so happy, that it didn’t faze them one bit. This didn’t come as a surprise to me, since we had such a blast during their engagement session – these two are totally in love and I knew that’s all that mattered to them.
And the thing is – it rained – heck – it poured! But it was absolutely beautiful, truly unique and added to the many happy memories of their day.
To start the day off, Christine readied herself in the mansion, smiling and laughing, chilling out to some tunes and enjoying the process. Her sister, niece, and friends helped her into her dress, and she was excited to have a “first look” moment with her dad. Ladies – this is such a sweet thing to do, and the moment with Christine’s dad was no exception.
Before long it was time to start the ceremony in between rain showers. Friends and family smiled out from under their umbrellas as the bridal party made their way down the leaf-and-petal-strewn aisle.
Christine made her grand entrance and Pete had nothing but smiles for his bride as she beamed right back at him. There was a lot of laughter during their vows, touching words, and so many smiles for one another. They were showered with what looked like sparkling gold as the rain fell, the sun shined, and they kissed for the first time as newlyweds. To top it off, as they dashed down the aisle, grins wide and hearts happy, a rainbow suddenly appeared! Talk about serendipitous!
In between raindrops we made some more portraits of the two of them, and soon folks began to enjoy dinner, tasty desserts, and some sweet toasts to the newlyweds.
Pete “tossed” the garter via aid of a football (which the boys loved!), and people soon kicked up their heels to the music as darkness fell and the storm rolled in.
Christine and Pete – what a way to end my wedding season! You two are so sweet and have been such an absolute joy to work with (as have all your awesome friends and family)! I’m so excited for you both as you continue your lives together, and wish you many days full of love, laughter, sunshine through the rain, and surprise rainbows always! Congratulations again!
Vendors:
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Gibson Mansion, Missoula, Montana
Officiant: Laura Guay, friend of the bride and groom
Cake Artist: Park Avenue Bakery, Helena, Montana
Catering: Murray Pierce, friend of the bride and groom
Florist: Bitterroot Flower Shop, Missoula, Montana
Hair: Allison LeProwse with The Total Look, Missoula, Montana
Makeup Artist: Dawn with Skin Chic, Missoula, Montana
Wedding Dress: Rococo Bridal, Missoula, Montana
Reception Dress: Beautiful Weddings, Missoula, Montana
Menswear: Rococo Bridal, Missoula, Montana
Bridal Party Dress: Rococo Bridal, Missoula, Montana
Music: Hannah Kochel, friend of the bride and groom
On the docket: portraits!
Cheers!
-Kristine
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