I wasn’t quite sure we were going to get much snow this winter since things felt a little dry at the end of January. But then February rolled around and we were finally treated to a downright winter wonderland. Even better was that just days before Joanna and Taylor’s winter wedding at the Jack Saloon in Lolo Montana we had some storms pass through and leave us with even more snow and loads of natural, beautiful backdrops for Joanna and Taylor’s special day.

Energy and excitement permeated the air as Joanna and Taylor and their family and friends got ready at the Lolo Hot Springs Lodge. Right before seeing Taylor for the first time during their first look, Taylor’s mother helped adorn Joanna’s bouquet with Taylor’s Granny Dot’s favorite hanky, to be used as Joanna’s “something blue.”

Soon, it was time for the two to see each other. Joanna surprised Taylor in the main lodge and he just grinned upon seeing his bride for the first time.

Before long it was time to zip on over to the Jack Saloon to get the wedding ceremony started. Everyone was all and smiles as things got underway. Joanna and Taylor shared little grins with each other throughout their ceremony, exchanged vows and rings, and sealed it all with a kiss, all to the cheers of family and friends (and a few other folks who happened to be visiting the saloon that evening, too).

Before it got too dark, we definitely had to make the most of the beautiful snow fields and pine trees nearby, so Joanna and Taylor braved the chilly weather for some fun pictures in their own personal wedding winter wonderland.

We rejoined everyone for some dinner, and soon after were treated to some nice toasts, a great cake cutting, and lots of live music that had everyone dancing, laughing and kicking up their heels.

Throughout the evening, I had kept my fingers crossed that we’d be treated to some freshly falling snow, and whaddya know! We got it! So Joanna and Taylor were gung ho and brave enough to venture outside with me into the cold once more, and we had so much fun making images that, as Joanna put it, ended up looking like they were a part of their very own snow globe.

Joanna and Taylor! Thank you again for inviting me to document such a happy, beautiful day in your lives! I loved meeting you both as well as your family and friends, and I wish you two many years of happiness, laughter, and magical snowflakes every February. :) Congratulations!

Vendors for Joanna and Taylor’s winter wedding at the Jack Saloon in Lolo Montana:

Getting ready venue: The Lodge at Lolo Hot Springs, Lolo, Montana
Wedding Venue: The Jack Saloon, Lolo, Montana
Florist: Flower Happy Floral, Hamilton, Montana
Cake Artist: Black Cat Bake Shop, Missoula, Montana
Band: Top House, Missoula, Montana
Hair Artist: Adore Hair & Design, Hamilton, Montana
Officiant: George Cuff
Bar and Spirits: The Jack Saloon, Lolo, Montana
Wedding Dress: Lilian West by Justin Alexander from Last Best Bridal Shop, Missoula, Montana
Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse

On the Docket:

More weddings, editorial work, and portrait sessions! Stay tuned!

Cheers,

-Kristine

June weddings in Montana can be a bit of a gamble when it comes to the weather because you never know if it’s going to be snowing, raining, thunderstorming or mild. Isabella and Jordan had to dodge a few raindrops at their Dunrovin Ranch Wedding in Lolo Montana, but the best part about it was that they didn’t let the weather and the cooler temperatures faze them in the least. They were focused on enjoying their wedding day, getting to promise their love to one another, and enjoying time with family and friends, who had traveled from all over the globe to celebrate with them.

And wouldn’t you know it, as Isabella walked down the aisle the sun came out, lighting up the few remaining sprinkles in the air, and everyone was beaming and so happy for these two as they shared their vows with one another. After Isabella and Jordan sealed it all with a kiss, happy tears flowed, everyone hugged and cried and hugged some more, and soon it was time to mingle, eat some tasty food and enjoy everyone’s company.

Guests were treated to a series of lively, humorous and touching toasts, Isabella and Jordan cut their cake, and as the wind picked up, little kiddos in attendance had a blast flying some tiny kites on the grounds of the ranch.

It wasn’t long before the band got their tunes going, and folks began to kick up their heels on the dance floor and have a blast grooving to the live music as the evening wound down.

Isabella and Jordan! It was such a treat to meet you and capture such a sweet, sincere and love-filled day in your lives, and I loved getting to meet your friends and family, too – you’ve got a great crew! Here’s to a lifetime filled with happiness, smiles, and lots of laughter!

Vendors for Isabella + Jordan’s Dunrovin Ranch Wedding in Lolo Montana:

Venue: Dunrovin Ranch, Lolo, Montana
Florist: Bitterroot Flower Shop, Missoula, Montana
Cake: Mission Bistro, Stevensville, Montana
Band: Full Grown Band, Missoula, Montana
Rentals: Eastgate Rental, Missoula, Montana
Paper Goods: Nesting Project via Etsy
Bar & Spirits: Worden’s Market and Deli, Missoula, Montana
Womenswear: David’s Bridal
Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse

On the Docket:

Portraits and weddings and elopements! Stay posted!

Cheers,

-Kristine