Travis and Siobhan were married at Travis's family ranch on "the back forty," a place filled with many fond memories for Travis - and now he and Siobhan have just a few more to carry with them as they embark upon their lives together as a married couple. The sun was shining and hot (quite a difference from the day we photographed their snowy engagement session!), a warm breeze blew, and family and friends' smiles shined brilliantly as Travis and Siobhan spoke their heartfelt vows to one another. Everyone was howling with laughter at the many wonderful and hilarious toasts presented to the new couple (Travis, my lips are sealed!) - and ...
Rainbows, Sunsets, Love…and a little Elvis – {John and Lisa’s Corvallis, MT Wedding}
Everything about John and Lisa's wedding at the Slack House homestead, which is owned by The Teller (a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization that owns 1,200 acres of wildlife preserve in the Bitterroot Valley), shouted their personalities - fun, beautiful and full of charm. From their hand-painted signs to the chalkboard menus to the strings of engagement photos posted around the property, John and Lisa's joy was ever-present. Their gorgeous, sun-dappled ceremony under two gigantic willows was filled with personal touches, heartfelt vows they wrote themselves, and a very moving reading by Lisa's sister Caroline. (It's ok Caroline, I ...
Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and a Sixpence in Your Shoe – {Shannon and Shafer’s Double Arrow Lodge Wedding}
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 ...
Of Love and Laughter – {Chris and Kelcy’s Missoula Wedding at The Keep}
And there was lots of both at Chris and Kelcy's wedding at The Keep in Missoula, Montana. From their absolutely sweet first look (I think Chris had his breath taken away when he first saw Kelcy) to the moving toasts given by family - it was a day to remember. The day started out sunny, but a little Montana microburst decided to sneak its way into things right when the ceremony was supposed to begin. This might have derailed things and jangled the nerves of many couples, but Chris and Kelcy took it in stride and instead shook up the schedule a bit, starting with toasts and champagne. When the sun came out, everyone gathered outside again and ...
Cowboy + Cowgirl = A Match Made in Montana: {Emily and George’s Double Arrow Lodge Wedding}
From the cowboy boots on Emily's feet to the cowboy hat on George's head, theirs was a wedding that truly spoke to who they are as a couple (remember their awesome e-session from a bit ago?). Every bit of their wedding was simply beautiful and simply THEM. A friend married them, their siblings stood up with them, and they looked to the mountains as they pledged their vows to one another. Even as the wind whipped and rain threatened, George and Emily took it all in stride and had a blast sharing their wedding day with their friends and family. Big Sky beers flowed (gotta love Summer Honey and Scapegoat), the conversation and toasts were ...
A Ranch Full of Love – {Lauren and Jeff’s Darby, MT Wedding}
The skies were blue, the sun warmly kissed the rolling hills of the Two Feathers Ranch in Darby, MT, and smiles graced everyone's faces as Lauren and Jeff promised their love and devotion to one another. It really was a magical day - Lauren and Jeff enjoyed a sweet "first look" before their ceremony, then bid each other adieu until Lauren made her grand entrance by horse drawn carriage. The ranch's other horses even decided to add their own element of beauty and surprise by galloping alongside Lauren's carriage as she drew closer to the ceremony location. Cheering greeted Lauren and Jeff's first kiss as newlyweds, and guests merrily rode ...
Lovely in Lilac – {Millie and JD’s Great Falls Wedding}
Millie and JD's wedding in Great Falls was full of personal touches that made their day extremely special and even more meaningful. Millie's dress was made by her mother, using the skirt from Millie's grandmother's own wedding dress. (Millie's mother used the skirt for her wedding, too!) The groomsmen added a bit of playfulness to what would have been traditional pocket squares, instead opting for fun "fair ribbons" saying: first place, second place, third place and participant. Hilarious! The amazing cupcake sculpture (it can only be called a sculpture because it was truly a work of art) was created by Millie's father, and the cupcakes were ...
Blue Skies and Wildflowers – {Cassie and Cameron’s Flathead Lake Wedding}
The sun winked through the fluffy white clouds, the waters of Flathead Lake shimmered, and a baby hummingbird watched from his nest of moss and twigs as Cassie and Cameron spoke their vows in the presence of their friends and family during their wedding ceremony on Flathead Lake's Polson side. It couldn't have been more gorgeous - the grounds, the lake, the happiness of everyone present - all helped make this wedding incredibly beautiful and sweet, made even more so by Cassie and Cameron's smiles as they walked down the aisle, husband and wife, laughing under a shower of fragrant lavender flowers tossed by their guests. Thank you so ...
Their Love is Here to Stay – {Gabby and Ashley’s Double Arrow Lodge Wedding}
Though it was a bit of a rainy day for Gabby and Ashley's wedding at the Double Arrow Lodge in Seeley Lake, Montana, the droplets didn't dampen their spirits one bit - and heck - it even gave us all a beautiful rainbow later on. Gabby and Ashley's vows to each other were simply lovely and heartfelt, and their family and friends erupted in cheers as the brides walked down the aisle after their first kiss as newlyweds. Thank you for allowing me to capture your wedding day! I had such a wonderful time (you two rock, and you've got awesome family and friends). I cannot emphasize enough my congratulations to you both! Here's to a long life ...
Springing into their Future Together – {Daisy and Erik’s Missoula Wedding}
Daisy and Erik couldn't have had better springtime weather for their simple and sweet outdoor wedding at Fort Missoula and their lively reception at both the Loft and Stensrud building in Missoula. Clouds threatened rain, but it held off, giving Daisy and Erik two perfect days to spend with family and friends. (And lots and lots of cake - I like the way they think!) Cribbage made its way into their vows (remember their engagement session?), as did laughter and a few tears. But mostly there were smiles and excitement and of course, lots and lots of love. Thanks so much, you two! You are going to have a beautiful life together - I wish ...