Julie and Dave, both big fans of fly fishing, chose the Stillwater River Outpost in Absarokee as their ideal place to tie the knot. Not only is it absolutely gorgeous, but it's got personal significance to them as well since they have spent quite a bit of time there enjoying all the river and the location have to offer. True to form, Montana decided to wow everyone with some pretty epic rainstorms, but then pulled out all the stops right as wedding day activities started getting underway, and showed off blue skies, fluffy clouds and brilliant sunlight to highlight Julie and Dave's beautiful riverside wedding. Their dog Quill walked down ...
Sunflowers and Smiles – {Megin and Seth’s Stevensville, Montana Wedding}
Talk about a perfect Montana day for Megin and Seth's wedding! Everyone was treated to a bluebird day, the sun shined brilliantly over the mountaintops in the Bitterroot, and didn't sink behind them again until late in the long June evening. Megin readied herself in the upstairs of the main house, taking deep breaths to calm her nerves, and pausing here and there to peek out the window as guests arrived. Family and friends rested on hay bales as they waited for the grand entrance of the bridal party, and were treated to an adorable petal-scattering by the two flower girls. Megin made the long walk to the aisle on the arm of her father, ...
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 ...
The Smallest Things – {Missoula Springtime Flowers}
I was messing around in my garden this morning, giving myself a bit of flower time on the Friday before wedding season starts up again in full swing, and I came across this tiny treasure. And by tiny, I'm talking TINY tiny. As in maybe a quarter of an inch. I'm so thankful I didn't crush this little beauty, and immediately ran smiling to get my camera. So here you go - happy Friday! And here's an image to give you an idea of just how teensy this little guy was. :) On the docket: weddings and portraits! Stay tuned! Cheers, -Kristine ...
Married Amongst the Mountains – {Beth and Andy’s Winter Wedding in Glacier, Montana}
Winter in Glacier is....simply breathtakingly, jaw-droppingly, make-you-weak-in-the-knees GORGEOUS. Beth and Andy's Christmas-time winter wedding in Glacier at the Belton Chalet was no exception. From the fresh snowfall that morning to the rustic charm of the chalet, to the mountains enveloped in fog.....their day. was. INCREDIBLE. In every way. We all had such a blast visiting Lake McDonald, and even though it was pretty dang chilly, that didn't hinder Beth and Andy and their wedding party from being troopers and making some really fun photos. Beth's reaction to the scenery at the lake when we initially arrived was pretty priceless - I'm ...
Sweet Baby Boy – {Theodore’s Missoula Newborn Session}
I met up with Nicole, Ryan and their new baby boy, Theodore, a while back to document their new family together - dogs included! We had such a great time, and Ted was such a good little guy for his parents - he slept like a champ and when he did decide to wake up a bit, he made all sorts of adorable little faces for us. Thank you again for having me capture such sweet moments between all of you - it was an absolute pleasure! And congratulations again on your new addition! :) On the docket: portraits, weddings and more portraits! Cheers! -Kristine ...
Love Under the Big Sky – {Molly and Andy’s Grey Wolf Ranch Wedding}
The Big Sky state was in full-on awesome mode for Molly and Andy's gorgeous Montana wedding near Placid Lake. Fluffy clouds rolled on through the blue sky, the sun shined down brilliantly and Montana seemed to be celebrating Molly and Andy's wedding day just as much as they and their friends and family were. Guests sipped on drinks from their very own personalized mason jars as they witnessed Molly and Andy vowing their love to one another, tears pricked people's eyes as beautiful emotions sprang forth, and laughter was always quick to surface. Little kiddos had a blast using the grounds as a giant playfield, hugs were given freely and ...
A Marathon of Love – {Tricia and Brian’s Missoula Wedding}
Tricia and Brian are big into running, so it was no surprise they incorporated it into their wedding day (Brian even ran the Missoula Marathon 5K that morning!). Brian showed his running spirit with his blazing, neon running shoes (to surprise Tricia), and this passion for running merited mention later on in their ceremony and in toasts from family and friends. These two are so in love, and I can't say enough about them. Their first look was especially sweet, and, as many people experienced throughout the day, there must have been pepper in the air to make eyes a bit misty. Tricia and Brian drove from the church to their reception in a ...
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 ...
From the South to the West – {Mike and Emily’s Conrad, Montana Farm Wedding}
Sweet and Sincere. Two words that describe Mike and Emily's wedding in Conrad, Montana to a tee. Emily and Mike ventured to Montana for their wedding day all the way from Tennessee. Emily is originally from South Carolina, but spent many a summer in Conrad at her aunt and uncle's farm. More recently, Mike proposed to her there, so it was meant to be to have their wedding celebration at the farm in Conrad. The day couldn't have been more beautiful. Gray clouds streaked the sky, and left more than a few of us wondering if we might have a bit of a wet ceremony, but lo and behold! the sun peeped out just as Mike walked down the aisle to ...