Springtime weddings in Montana mean you never know what you're going to get weather-wise. You might find yourself experiencing rain, snow, sleet, hail, chilly temperatures, or warm sunlight. And wouldn't you know it, Jessica and Ryan's Alta Ranch wedding in Darby Montana gave us a little bit of all of those things! As both Jessica and Ryan got ready for their ceremony, folks kept checking the sky to see what it was up to. Sun gave way to clouds, but despite that, we hoped that the rain would hold off. Soon ceremony time was just around the corner, and everyone began to make their way down the hill and towards the creek - all with umbrellas ...
Kristina + Ben :: Darby Montana Elopement at the Triple Creek Ranch
Upon first chatting with Kristina and Ben about their upcoming Darby Montana elopement at the Triple Creek Ranch, I knew that we'd have such a fabulous time making images for the two of them. They love the outdoors, are beyond sweet, and were really excited about visiting Montana for the first time. It also didn't hurt that Kristina's a fellow redhead, and we even share the same initials! I tell you, Meant. To. Be! (And as Kristina would say, "Kismet!") The day of their elopement arrived, and I think we were all a little nervous about how the weather would behave (or misbehave). It had been raining for days and days (which, in Montana, you ...
Sun, Smiles and Sweetness :: {Annie and Josh’s Trapper Peak Winery Wedding}
Time certainly flies when you're having fun, and it seriously feels like just yesterday that I was hanging out with Annie and Josh making their engagement photos amongst the autumn leaves and night sky. Fast forward a few months (ok, more than a few months!) and their wedding day had arrived! I love how personalized their wedding was to their tastes and their lifestyle. Their venue was just a hop and a skip away from the B&B they run, Annie chose to wear a custom-made antique lace dress, their food was locally-sourced, the events of the day were casual and fun and centered around friends and family, and Annie even helped make her own ...
Colorful Leaves and Starry Montana Skies – {Annie and Josh’s Darby, Montana Engagement Session}
When Annie and I first started talking about me being the photographer for her and Josh's wedding, it was SO great to find out that she's from Wisconsin - because, though I was born in Montana and have spent nearly half my life here, I grew up in Wisconsin and have a special fondness for it in my heart. And fellow Wisconsin people are just kind of awesome. Doncha know. (Sorry - couldn't resist.) I met up with her and Josh at the bed and breakfast they are caretakers of in Darby (such a sweet place!), and Montana was pulling out all the stops for us - blue skies, colorful autumn leaves, golden light....I could go on and on. After ...
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 ...