After such an amazing/fun/unique engagement session with Shannon and Jud this past autumn, I knew their Stone Tower Estate wedding in Stevensville Montana would be equally as wonderful. And, no surprise, they didn’t disappoint in the least.
Shannon and Jud started off their day with a really fun first look (Jud’s expression is just SO great!), and then we had fun making portraits with the two of them and their bridal party. And by fun, I mean LOTS of fun. Shannon, Jud and their friends and family are a great group and they definitely had themselves a good time as we made images together. (I’d also like to “shout out” the old chairs from the Wilma theater that Shannon and Jud brought along – such a cool, essentially-Missoula idea!)
As Shannon and Jud hid away for a bit before their wedding ceremony start, friends and family had a great time catching up and enjoying appetizers and drinks in the garden area of the estate. Kids ran and played (and munched on tasty garden treats they came across), bluebirds flitted, and everyone was full of smiles as they waited eagerly for the ceremony to start.
Soon it was time to go, and the wedding party made their way down a lushly green aisle with misty mountains as a backdrop. Shannon and Jud grinned at each other throughout their ceremony, and when it came time to seal it all with a kiss, they high-fived first, much to the enjoyment of everyone gathered to witness their nuptials.
Guests were soon treated to a tasty dinner, scrumptious desserts and some truly fantastic toasts. Before long, it was time to make some room in the barn to dance and folks began to cut a rug and groove to the music while a beautiful sunset made way for a (nearly) strawberry moon.
Shannon and Jud – oh my. It is an understatement to say just how much of a pleasure it’s been getting to photograph such happy and exciting milestones in your lives. I am so thrilled for you two, and I know that you’re going to have a life full of adventure and laughter together. Congrats, congrats, congrats again to you both!
Vendors for Shannon and Jud’s Stone Tower Estate wedding in Stevensville Montana:
Venue: Stone Tower Estate, Stevensville, Montana
Florist: Bitterroot Flower Shop, Missoula, Montana
Cake: Crave Catering and Cakes, Missoula, Montana
DJ: Zootown DJ, Missoula, Montana
Hair and Makeup: Boom Swagger Salon, Missoula, Montana
Officiant: Robert Stubblefield, Missoula, Montana
Catering: Caffe Firenze, Florence, Montana
Transportation: Tucker Transportation, Lolo, Montana
Bar and Spirits: The Rhino, Missoula, Montana
Wedding Dress: An Eddky K design from Raffine Bridal
Bridesmaid Attire: from Raffine Bridal
Menswear: from Dillards
On the docket: weddings and portraits galore! Stay tuned!
Cheers,
-Kristine
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