Getting to meet Courtney and Daniel for their autumn Triple Creek Ranch wedding in Darby Montana was such a treat, and despite it being a fairly rainy day, these two didn’t let it faze them one bit. They just smiled and laughed and said it added to the charm of their day, and I couldn’t agree more!

Because it was raining, they chose to get married on a balcony overlooking the valley – and it was such a perfect ceremony. Courtney and Daniel had so much love in their eyes for one another, and were happier than happy after they got to seal it all with a kiss.

Courtney and Daniel both grew up on opposite coasts, but met online about four and a half years ago, and now both live in South Carolina. When I asked them what had drawn them to get married in Montana, Courtney told me that she really wanted an autumn wedding, and after seeing my fall images from the ranch online, it sealed the deal for them.

We all had such a great time going on a tour of the ranch, finding fantastic little pockets of that autumn color Courtney and Daniel love so much, and dodging a few raindrops here and there. (Courtney joked that her dress was getting heavier and heavier as we got rained on more and more throughout our shoot! To her credit, though, you’d never know it – she didn’t let the rain bother her at all!)

I think one of my most favorite things about documenting their day was just how lovingly Daniel looked at Courtney – even when she didn’t notice. That always says so much to me, and to see these two so in love was the icing on the proverbial cake!

At one point we decided to stop over by a horse pasture and say hi to all the horses and foals who were hanging out watching our antics. A mama and a baby became pretty curious about what we were up to, so they began to meander our direction. One little foal had us all cracking up as he refused to eat the treat he’d been given, and instead decided to play with it, and give us a great show, with his teeth and treat as the main attraction. What a hoot!

Courtney and Daniel! Thank you again for such a lovely afternoon with you both! I absolutely adored getting to meet you and had a blast with you as we got to make these images for you! Here’s to you two, an incredibly happy lifetime ahead, and perhaps more Montana visits in the future! :) Congratulations again to you both!

Vendor Information for Courtney and Daniel’s Autumn Triple Creek Ranch Wedding:

Venue: Triple Creek Ranch, Darby, Montana
Florist: Flower Happy Floral, Hamilton, Montana

On the Docket:

Weddings and portraits! Stay posted!

Cheers,

-Kristine

There is something decidedly romantic about an autumn wedding – especially when it takes place at a gorgeous mansion surrounded by colorful foliage, and really celebrates an intimate ceremony.

When I met up with Jennifer and Brian at the Roberts Mansion in Spokane, Washington, sun streamed in through the stained glass windows as Jennifer readied herself to see her groom. And as she stepped out of the mansion doors and he saw her for the first time, his eyes lit up and a big smile spread across his face.

Their ceremony was thoughtful, simple and beautiful. The two held each other’s hands and looked into one another’s eyes as they promised to love each other for the rest of their lives.

As everyone hugged each other, and laughed and cried, we all popped into the Secret Garden and made our own confetti with the fallen maple leaves scattered throughout the garden. As the sun dipped below the horizon, everyone stepped inside the mansion for some dancing, cake-cutting, and especially heartfelt toasts.

Jennifer and Brian – thank you again for inviting me into such a beautiful moment in your lives. It was an honor to document your wedding day for you, and I hope you have many years of happiness and laughter ahead of you!

Vendors:

Venue: Roberts Mansion, Spokane, Washington

On the docket: portraits! Don’t miss them!

Cheers,

-Kristine

What is it about autumn that is just so magical? The beautiful colors? The exceptionally golden light as the day winds down? The crisp, cool air? I’m not exactly sure what the answer may be, but I can tell you that Lindsay and Paul’s wedding day was magical, too. (Remember their beautiful autumn engagement session?)

Laughter and jokes bounced around as Lindsay and Paul got ready with their friends. Soon, it was time to walk down the aisle, and the setting couldn’t have been more brilliant. The sun was shining, the mountains were dusted with a fresh layer of snow, and everyone looked amazing in their wedding finery. Lindsay and Paul’s two dogs even made a cameo appearance as well.

Lindsay’s eyes sparkled just like her dress as she saw her groom for the first time, and the two became husband and wife to cheers from their friends and family.

Guests dined on a tasty dinner as kids ran and played, and soon people began kicking up their heels as the temperature dropped outside, but definitely rose inside.

Lindsay and Paul’s evening was topped off with a magnificent show of stars – big dipper prominently displayed – as their celebration continued on into the night.

Congrats again, you two! What a fun, beautiful day you had. It was such a pleasure to document such special moments and memories for you, and I hope you have many more years of that coming your way. :)

Vendors:
Venue: Double Arrow Lodge, Seeley Lake, Montana
Florist: Family and friends
Cake Artist: made by Teresa, a friend of the bride
DJ: RMF Entertainment, Missoula, Montana
Makeup Artist: Jacqueline Kukay, Missoula, Montana
Hair Artist: Aryn Crawford, friend of the bride
Wedding Dress: a Maggie Sottero design from Beautiful Weddings, Missoula, Montana
Bridesmaid Dresses: from Nordstrom
Men’s suits: from Rococo Bridal, Missoula, Montana

On the docket: one more wedding for the year and some more portraits! Don’t miss ’em!

Cheers,

-Kristine