'Twas a perfect day for a wedding, Such sun in the sky! Bride and groom were so radiant, Guests had not a dry eye. The lights, oh they twinkled, The wide smiles wouldn't stop, As family and friends got to witness, A love to shout from mountaintops! Thank you so much, Graham and Jennie, for sharing your beautiful day with me! Congratulations on your married life together! Venue: Private family residence Dress: Beautiful Weddings, Missoula Programs: Designed by couple, printed at Kinkos Ceremony Music: Andy Huppert Flowers: Sweet Emotions, Missoula Reception Venue: The Loft, Missoula Catering: Bravo ...
Snowflakes in the Air, Love in Their Hearts – {Tenis and Svetla’s Double Arrow Lodge Wedding}
It was a bitterly cold day for a wedding, but the warmth and depth of Tenis and Svetla's love was enough to warm everyone's hearts, even if the lovely, crackling fire hadn't been around. I had the absolute pleasure of photographing their intimate Double Arrow Lodge wedding. Friends and family stood with them as they said their vows to one another, eyes sparkling in the glow of the firelight, and everyone joined together for a delicious dinner full of laughter and happy toasts. Tenis and Svetla - thank you for welcoming me to your wedding day - you are wonderful, kind people, and I wish you only love and happiness going forward in your ...
A Love For Each Other, A Love Of The Griz – {Katie and Colin’s Missoula Wedding}
Katie and Colin not only love each other devotedly and wholeheartedly - they love the Griz, too. From the maroon bridesmaids' dresses to a surprise entrance by Monte himself, their wedding spoke to their shared loves, in person and in football. Katie and Colin allowed each other a "first look" prior to their beautiful autumn ceremony, and gazed deeply into one another's eyes, hands trembling from emotion, as they pledged their love during their wedding vows. Soon the party got started and, to everyone's surprise, Monte joined in for a bit and got both the bride and groom and guests to get their groove on. What a great night, you two! Thank ...
Oh the places they’ll go! – {Shannon and Adam’s Tarkio River Lodge Wedding}
"Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!" Guests read excerpts from this poem by Dr. Seuss to Shannon and Adam towards the end of their ceremony - this gesture was one of the many personal touches added to Shannon and Adam's beautiful riverside wedding at the Tarkio River Lodge in Tarkio, MT. Water is very important to both Shannon and Adam, and from Shannon's arrival-by-boat and the gorgeous location of their vow exchange, to the stone-skipping portion of their ceremony (and you could say, even the rain) - they incorporated these personal and beautiful elements into their day. Thank you ...
Laughing and Loving – {Tom and Solange’s Missoula Wedding}
Tom and Solange. Solange and Tom. A beautiful pair, a couple that is truly meant to be. They were married at St. Francis Xavier Church of Missoula, in a ceremony filled with a variety of emotions - giggles, laughter, tears, and most of all - love, pure love. I had the honor of capturing their special day, and witnessing the absolute joy between them. Solange and Tom - I wish you all the best in your new life together - thank you for allowing me to document the amazing, heartfelt moments of your wedding! Ceremony Venue: St. Francis Xavier Church, Missoula Reception Venue: Marshall Mountain, Missoula Cake: ...
A Dazzling Love Runs Through It :: {Jen and Kyle’s Daly Mansion Wedding}
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 ...
Raindrops + Horses :: {Elizabeth and Odin’s Boulder Ridge Great Falls Wedding}
I've always got to hand it to a bride who doesn't break down at the site of raindrops. I've got to credit her even more when she LAUGHS in the face of pouring rain as she goes after the photos she really, really wants. Yes - Elizabeth and Odin totally rock. Period. The day at Boulder Ridge in Great Falls started off sunny, but as the ceremony drew nigh, vows were said, rings were exchanged and alas - the thunder boomed and lightning crackled! Elizabeth really wanted some photos up on a ledge by the waterfall, and I assured her that if she was game, I was too - since, as sweet as I may be ( ;) ), I don't melt. We dashed up the hill as fast ...
Love on a Mountain Top – {Panika and Austin’s Corvallis Wedding}
Oh, to be married at the very tippy top of a mountain - the blue sky embracing you, the surrounding mountains offering a solid hug, the warm breeze whispering across your face. Panika and Austin had just that experience at their very own mountain top wedding in Corvallis, Montana on her grandfather's land, and I was lucky enough to be there to document their day! It was a steep, bumpy drive to the ceremony location, but its remoteness was gorgeous and just perfect for Panika and Austin's wedding. Panika's grandfather officiated, the ceremony was short and sweet and lovely, and the party continued on in Missoula at Caras Park. But now ...
True Love :: {Nicole and Jason’s Montana Ranch Wedding}
Nicole and Jason's wedding at her brother's Ninemile Ranch could not have been more stunning. Not only did they get married in a jaw-droppingly beautiful location, the weather was perfect, too. Beautiful blue skies, white fluffy clouds, a warm wind, and a divinely glowing sunset. Everything was planned so well - the whole family took part in making sure every last detail was perfect. From the beautiful programs, to the vibrant flowers, to the dancing - it was just all so, so wonderful. I'm usually pretty good about keeping my emotions in check during weddings, but there were several moments during this wedding that made me go all ...
A Match Made in Missoula :: {Tim & Austin’s Lubrecht Forest Wedding}
This past weekend I had the honor of documenting Tim and Austin's beautiful, heartfelt wedding at Lubrecht Experimental Forest. Such a loving, happy couple - it was an absolute pleasure to be there photographing all their special moments throughout the day. During their ceremony thunder rolled and rain threatened, but it held off until the reception, and even then it only sprinkled. One bonus of the grumpy weather was some really beautiful clouds. (Check out the photos below - the clouds made a heart shape!) All the guests and family were delightful - everyone was having a great time and laughter was abundant. But I'll stop talking ...