Ah, Glacier weddings. How I adore thee so. And Katie and Lee’s Lake Josephine Glacier wedding in Glacier National Park this autumn was no exception. The day started out a bit on the wet side (that’s an understatement) since we’ve been having a very rainy fall this year, so we were all glancing at the sky, hoping the rain would hold off for Katie and Lee’s ceremony.

And, much to our delight, hold off it did! We all gathered at the trailhead, and hiked to Lake Josephine in groups. On our way up, we happened to run into a moose, which is always cool, especially when he’s chill about it (which he was, and for which I was glad, as I was wearing a walking boot for my sprained ankle and couldn’t really off-road it very well! That could’ve been a sight!).

Soon everyone had made their way to the shores of the lake and gathered together, waiting for Katie’s grand entrance. She emerged from the forest wearing her mother’s wedding dress and coordinated hiking boots, laughing and smiling. And so began their ceremony – full of love, grins and laughter, and all against an absolutely stunning backdrop, the clouds and mist rolling over the mountaintops as if they were in slow motion.

Friends and family hugged the newlyweds after they were officially pronounced husband and wife (by Katie’s brother, newly-anointed officiant extraordinaire), and then it was photo time! While Katie and Lee’s guests headed back to the Izaak Walton Inn in Essex, we traipsed across the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and managed to make images amidst the raindrops that had decided to show up. Seeing how the clouds rolled through the park’s valleys was just so spectacular, and I can’t say enough about how much I love that Glacier is a little different each and every time I visit.

By the time we found ourselves on the west side of the park, the sun was just beginning to break through the clouds, and we were treated to some seriously delicious lovely light hitting Lake McDonald and glistening upon its colorful rocky beaches – a perfect gift for Katie and Lee! (They actually got engaged at Lake McDonald.)

Katie and Lee! What an absolutely wonderfully perfect day for you two! I was so happy to get to document your wedding day for you and had such a blast making these images with you. I love how you love each other, and I know you two will have a long, happy life together, hopefully with many a Glacier visit. :) Cheers to you two!

On the docket: weddings and portraits galore! Stay posted!

Cheers,

-Kristine