Winter weddings definitely make my heart skip a beat. They’re just filled with romance, beauty, the twinkling lights and glamor of the season, as well as its warmth, coziness and overall joy. And Anna and Jeff’s Missoula Florence Hotel winter wedding certainly embodied all of these things and then some!
Their day started out with Anna finalizing her finishing touches in the Wilma condo she had rented. Her mother helped lace her into her beautiful tea-length dress as her family watched with anticipation. Soon it was time to walk over to the Florence Hotel where their ceremony space awaited them, adorned with greenery, white roses, and softly glowing candles.
Jeff was all smiles as he watched Anna walk down the aisle on the arms of her parents. They smiled and grinned at each other as they made their vows to one another and exchanged rings. Before long, it was time for Anna and Jeff to seal it all with a kiss as their friends and family erupted with joyful exclamation for the newlyweds.
Afterwards, we took a few moments to make some fun images inside and outside of the hotel. With a place as beautiful as the Florence Hotel, we definitely had to take advantage of all the seasonal sparkling lights, and that lovely old clock out front, too. But the most beautiful thing was getting to witness just how much love is in Anna and Jeff’s eyes as they look at one another and exchange smiles. It easily outshined any of the twinkle lights in the background.
We zipped back inside for a tasty dinner, moving toasts, and some scrumptious desserts. Not long after, Anna and Jeff kicked off the dancing with a lovely first dance featuring some of their ballroom dance moves they’d been practicing. At that point forward, everyone joined in, got their own dance moves on, and had a great time partying it up on the dance floor. The joy in the room was palpable, and I’m pretty certain I didn’t stop smiling the entire rest of the night – such a fun, happy evening!
Anna and Jeff! Thank you again for inviting me to document such a completely fabulous, beautiful day in your lives! I just loved seeing how much you two love one another, and absolutely adored all your family and friends. I am just so thrilled for you both, and wish you a future filled with even more joy and smiles and happiness! Cheers to you two!
Vendors for Anna and Jeff’s Missoula Florence Hotel Winter Wedding:
Venue: Governor’s Room, Florence Hotel, Missoula, Montana
Officiant: John Nugent, the bride’s uncle
Florist: Bitterroot Flower Shop, Missoula, Montana
Bar/Spirit: Paradise Falls, Missoula, Montana
Catering: Catalyst Catering, Missoula, Montana
Wedding Dress: a Leanne Marshall design from Velvet Bride, Missoula, Montana
Groom’s Attire: from Wein’s Men’s Store, Butte, Montana
On the docket:
More intimate weddings and portraits! Stay tuned!
Cheers,
-Kristine
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