Rilee and Nick had to postpone their their original, large wedding due to the pandemic, so instead they downsized in 2020 and embraced their intimate rainy Missoula wedding - mega party to be had in 2021! And what a gorgeous, magical day it was for them, even in spite of the rain! They had an emotional set of first looks - with each other, and then with Rilee and her dad. The rain quickly began to move in, so a few of us hung out under a gigantic tree that was perfectly placed right near their ceremony site as their guests began to stroll through a field of spring wildflowers. Soon it was time to get things started, and Rilee made ...
Sammy + James :: Missoula Montana Line Ranch Wedding
I was so looking forward to documenting Sammy and James's Missoula Montana Line Ranch wedding since we had had such a fantastic time during their engagement session - and their wedding was everything I expected it would be and more! The joy and fun that permeated their day was simply intoxicating in the best way possible. We started out their day by making images of Sammy getting ready at her parents' house. Once ready to go, Sammy and James had a private first look, and then it was time to start making portraits! We all jumped aboard the bus and made our way downtown to some of Sammy's favorite spots from her time growing up in ...
Frankie + Matt :: Intimate Springtime Missoula Courthouse Wedding
Frankie and Matt's intimate springtime Missoula Courthouse wedding was the epitome of beautiful simplicity, and chock-full of joy, happiness and love. When Frankie first got in touch with me about photographing their wedding, she told me that she's originally from Missoula and grew up on a 21-acre apple farm. The farm has since been developed, but apple trees and the Rattlesnake area of Missoula in particular, are still incredibly important to her. So it was absolutely fitting that she and Matt decided to have their first look beside a blossoming apple tree in the Rattlesnake. And it really couldn't have been more magical. They were ...
Courtney + Daniel :: Autumn Triple Creek Ranch Wedding in Darby Montana
Getting to meet Courtney and Daniel for their autumn Triple Creek Ranch wedding in Darby Montana was such a treat, and despite it being a fairly rainy day, these two didn't let it faze them one bit. They just smiled and laughed and said it added to the charm of their day, and I couldn't agree more! Because it was raining, they chose to get married on a balcony overlooking the valley - and it was such a perfect ceremony. Courtney and Daniel had so much love in their eyes for one another, and were happier than happy after they got to seal it all with a kiss. Courtney and Daniel both grew up on opposite coasts, but met online about four ...
Haley + Kevin :: Sacajawea Hotel Wedding in Three Forks Montana
I've got to tell you, there's nothing quite like witnessing true love between a couple. But equally as amazing is getting to see just how much love their friends and family have for them and vice versa. And this was absolutely paramount during Haley and Kevin's Sacajawea Hotel wedding in Three Forks Montana. Their day was a surprisingly cold one for mid-September. Driving to Three Forks from Missoula, I encountered quite a bit of snow on the pass, and it was raining when I arrived in Three Forks. But the early cold snap, wintry temperatures and raindrops didn't dampen Haley and Kevin's day in the least. Not one iota! Haley was all ...
Kisses in the Rain :: {Christine and Pete’s Missoula Wedding at the Gibson Mansion}
A major storm loomed on Christine and Pete's Gibson Mansion Missoula wedding, and folks constantly checked the radar and glanced at the sky as the day progressed. But Christine and Pete are so laid back, and so happy, that it didn't faze them one bit. This didn't come as a surprise to me, since we had such a blast during their engagement session - these two are totally in love and I knew that's all that mattered to them. And the thing is - it rained - heck - it poured! But it was absolutely beautiful, truly unique and added to the many happy memories of their day. To start the day off, Christine readied herself in the mansion, smiling ...