When Michele and I talked on the phone about her Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort wedding to her love, Philip, I knew we’d have a wonderful time working together and capturing all the excitement and happiness of their wedding day. (Fun fact: they actually met five years ago to the day they decided to get married!)

Michele and Philip currently live in Nevada, but chose Montana as their place to tie the know because Philip’s family is from Superior. And it couldn’t have been a a more gorgeous Montana day for them!

After some final last touches during the getting ready process, it was time for their ceremony to start!

Michele walked down the aisle with their 4-year-old son, while her daughters (who were their bridesmaids) and Philip smiled in the sunshine.

Michele and Philip shared smiles and laughter, as well as vows, and before long it was time to make it official with a kiss in front of the nearby mountains and river.

Everyone cheered for the two newlyweds, doled out hugs, and then it was time to make some portraits of everyone involved. We had a great time meandering by the river, finding a fun porch swing for them to relax on, and even discovered an apple tree, too!

After portraits we rejoined everyone for a scrumptious dinner, some really moving first dances, and a memorable and hilarious strawberry shortcake cutting, too!

To top off the evening, folks mingled and laughed with one another, enjoyed their strawberry shortcake and got some good games of corn hole going!

Michele and Philip! Thank you again for inviting me to document this day in your lives – I just loved getting to meet you both (as well as your friends and family), and am so excited that Montana gave you such a beautiful evening to say your “I do’s.” Here’s to many joyful years ahead, filled with many a Montana visit as well! Congratulations again!

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Cheers,

-Kristine