Katie and Anthony's autumn Sky Ridge Ranch Wedding in Ronan Montana was nothing short of magical. The sheer amount of love, happiness and joy that surrounded every moment of their day is something I think everyone aspires to in their lives, and Katie and Anthony have it in spades. Their wedding day couldn't have been more perfect - Montana was in rare form this September day, and not only were we treated to perfect weather, but the bright autumn colors were winking at us from within the trees, and we were all privy to a sunset so stunning I'm not quite sure I've ever seen the likes of it before - it blew me away and couldn't have been a ...
Jennifer + Aaron :: Ronan Montana Wedding at Sky Ridge Ranch
I think the best part of my job is getting to work with genuinely happy people - and Jennifer and Aaron certainly were the epitome of this at their Ronan Montana wedding at Sky Ridge Ranch. But before their festivities at the ranch began, I met up with Jennifer at the Kwataqnuk Resort in Polson where she was all smiles (and maybe just a few nerves), getting ready to see Aaron for the first time. They chose to have their first look along the shores of Flathead Lake as that's a favorite and important place to both of them. And it was such a great moment. The look on Aaron's face when he saw his bride for the first time was just pure ...
Raindrops and Sunsets :: {Ashley and Adam’s Sky Ridge Ranch Wedding}
It may have been a bit of a rainy day for Ashley and Adam's wedding, but I think it only added to the natural beauty of the setting and of their truly heartfelt ceremony. I'm pretty sure everybody felt more in touch with all that makes Montana wonderful as the mountains peeked out amidst the clouds, as the raindrops fell on our shoulders and as we all soaked in and appreciated the notion of place and the people with whom we share it. Adam stood before friends and family and watched as his daughter, Iris, in a sweet, layered dress, made her grand entrance in a little red wagon, and not long after, her mother, Ashley, followed walking ...
A Love as Bright and Beautiful as the Big Sky :: {Stephanie and Danny’s Flying Horse Ranch Wedding}
Sometimes Montana weather in June can make us all look up at the sky in bewilderment - it was supposed to be a rainy day for Stephanie and Danny's wedding, but lo and behold, it was drop-dead gorgeous and Mother Nature even decided to go all out and match their wedding colors with bright blue skies and lush green grass. As the girls and guys readied themselves for the ceremony, there was a lot of laughter and giggling, which is always a great way to start the day in my book. The ladies laughed as Stephanie steadied herself as her maids laced up her dress, and the guys guffawed at their slick-soled shoes, and may have attempted some Michael ...
Of Mountains and Memories – {Ellen and Jeff’s Missoula Wedding at the Keep}
It couldn't have been a more perfect day for Ellen and Jeff's wedding day celebration - after days and days of rain, the sun decided to grace us with its presence and showcase Missoula in all its sunny splendor. Smiles, laughter and hugs abounded as everyone readied themselves for the big day. Ellen and Jeff's first look was incredibly sweet and full of emotion, and their ceremony treated everyone to some "scene stealers" by their dog, McKinley, and their adorable daughter, Audrey, as they walked down the aisle. Laughter, tears and many, many smiles were highlights, and afterwards guests were treated to delicious appetizers as well as a ...
A Big Sky Love – {Maddy and Colin’s Missoula Ranch Club Wedding}
Maddy and Colin are just so sweet. And so in love. And so perfect for each other. How could their day be anything but amazingly beautiful, full of emotion, and filled with lots of fun and laughter? And of course, it was! The sun released its golden rays into the blue sky, dotted it with a few puffy clouds, and set the scene for Maddy and Colin to pledge their vows of love to one another before friends and family. Even their dog, Felix, was a participant in their ceremony! The party continued into the evening after guests had a chance to dine on some delicious food and tasty cupcakes. Dancing was lively and everyone had a blast checking ...
Kisses in the Country – {Sarah and Neil’s Seeley Lake Wedding}
Sarah and Neil traveled all the way from Alaska to get married at Montana Pines Hideaway, a picturesque spot on Seeley Lake that Sarah's family owns. Sarah walked down the aisle naturally created by historic buildings on the property as friends and family watched, many with a tear or two in their eye, especially after the two read their handwritten vows to one another, voices quavering with emotion. Afterwards, guests enjoyed a scrumptious dinner put together by friends and family, and enjoyed a pretty great cake smash followed by lively music. Sarah, and Neil - thank you so much for choosing me to be your photographer - it was an ...
Made for Each Other, Like Peanut Butter and Jelly – {Jean and Nick’s Montana Wedding}
Jean and Nick share a mutual love for each other, and a mutual love of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. In fact, they got to know one another over a pb & j sandwich at a camp at which they both worked, and they made sure to incorporate all of their favorite things during their beautiful wedding day at the Double Arrow Lodge in Seeley Lake, Montana. From personalized dice for guests to a unique cake topper (made by Nick!) celebrating their fondness for the character Cthulhu from one of their favorite books, their wedding day was uniquely them. There were a few tears, lots of laughter and plenty of fun to be had. Guests enjoyed a ...
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 ...
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: ...