Katie and Anthony’s autumn Sky Ridge Ranch Wedding in Ronan Montana was nothing short of magical. The sheer amount of love, happiness and joy that surrounded every moment of their day is something I think everyone aspires to in their lives, and Katie and Anthony have it in spades.

Their wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect – Montana was in rare form this September day, and not only were we treated to perfect weather, but the bright autumn colors were winking at us from within the trees, and we were all privy to a sunset so stunning I’m not quite sure I’ve ever seen the likes of it before – it blew me away and couldn’t have been a better wedding day present for these two.

Indoors and around the ranch was just as beautiful with decorations so lush and so naturally gorgeous that the harvest of the season looked like rich jewels.

Guests sat amidst an aspen grove, its autumn leaves fluttering in the breeze, and dragonflies flitted about. Katie walked down the grassy aisle towards Anthony, and they shared heartfelt, emotional vows with one another. There were tears, but there was also so much laughter, and soon everyone was clapping and cheering for the two as they walked down the aisle as newlyweds.

Friends and family enjoyed a cocktail hour on the lawn, and soon folks made their way inside to be treated to a delicious dinner, punctuated by some fantastic toasts that had everyone in stitches as well as reaching for tissues to dry their eyes. Cake and pie followed, as did dancing beneath the indigo Montana sky, twinkle lights swooping across the mountain view as laughter floated out onto the night air. Folks had a fantastic time getting their groove on as the evening marched along.

As things wound down, it was time to bid farewell to the new couple, and everyone lined up to cheer them on once again with sparklers and smiles. Katie and Anthony dashed through the fireworks and to her 1966 Mustang, which they drove away into the black of night as friends and family cheered and wished them well.

Katie and Anthony – I can’t express enough just how special you two are. Every moment of working with you has been so meaningful and so fun, beautiful and happy (and full of laugher!), and it’s an understatement to say just how much it meant to me to see everyone pour so much of their love into the two of you on such a wonderful day in your lives. You deserve every ounce of happiness and love there is in this world, and to see just a cross-section of that and to get to document it for you was such an honor. Here’s to the two of you! Love you guys!

Vendors for Katie and Anthony’s Autumn Sky Ridge Ranch Wedding in Ronan Montana

Venue: Sky Ridge Ranch, Ronan, Montana
Coordination and Floral: Habitat Events, Missoula, Montana
Videographer: Mighty Fine Productions, Montana
Cake: Bernice’s Bakery, Missoula, Montana
Pies: Break Espresso, Missoula, Montana
Ceremony Musicians: Avalon Trio
DJ: RMF Entertainment, Missoula, Montana
Makeup: Jacqueline Kukay, Alchemy Mineral Blends, Missoula, Montana
Hair: Boom Swagger Salon, Missoula, Montana
Officiant: Bob Romness, friend of the bride’s father
Caterer: Riversong Gourmet Catering, Missoula, Montana
Rentals: Eastgate Rentals, Missoula, Montana
Transportation: Beach Transportation, Missoula, Montana
Paper Goods: Noteworthy Paper and Press, Missoula, Montana
Wedding Dress: a Modern Trousseau design from Hitched Bridal Couture, Washington DC
Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew
Groom’s Suit: from Macy’s
Menswear: Pants from J.Crew; bow ties from Bows N Ties

On the docket: portraits!

Cheers,

-Kristine

It was a hot one for Sarah and Justin’s July 4th Montana Sky Ridge Ranch Wedding – 98 degrees hot! But these two didn’t let the heat faze them a bit. They tackled it with fans, parasols, happiness and smiles.

Sarah walked down the aisle in a grove of aspens, smiling radiantly at her equally-as-happy groom, Justin. These two had such heartfelt, touching and humorous vows – so personal and so perfect for each other – that they had everyone laughing and thoroughly moved by the words being spoken amidst the soft rustle of the aspen leaves.

As Sarah and Justin walked down the aisle together for the first time as husband and wife, guests cheered as the newlyweds beamed and stole a few kisses amongst the trees.

Friends and family were treated to a tasty meal, memorable, sweet toasts, and a smorgasboard of pies and brownies. Soon the hot sun gave way to twilight and guests began kicking up their heels under the beautiful Montana sky as the tunes played into the night.

As the evening wound down, Sarah and Justin bid their farewells to friends and family while dashing through sparklers and into their awaiting Mustang.

You two! What a wonderful, happy day for you both! Thank you so much for inviting me to document such a special time in your lives, with so many wonderful people by your side. It was an absolute treat to get to share in such happiness! Here’s to many delightful years together – with plenty of bacon, too. ;)

Vendors:

Venue: Sky Ridge Ranch, Ronan, Montana
Florist: Janet with St-Char-Ro Floral and Event Rentals, Ronan, Montana
Cake: Rosauer’s, Missoula, Montana
DJ: Nick Ferrington with Big Mountain DJs, Whitefish, Montana
Makeup Artist: Jenny with Skin Chic, Missoula, Montana
Hair: Dana with Shear Art Salon, Missoula, Montana
Dress: from I Do, I Do Wedding Gowns
Menswear: from Men’s Wearhouse
Videographer: Sure Shot Video, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Caterer: Bravo Catering, Missoula, Montana

On the docket: more portraits and weddings – stay posted!

Cheers!

-Kristine

Oh Glacier. Glacier Glacier Glacier. There’s just something so magical about this place. It twinkles. It sparkles. It intrigues. It awes. And it inspires.

Heather and Matt know this firsthand. They’ve both had a love for Glacier for a while, and Matt even proposed to Heather while visiting the park, so it was only fitting that they join their lives together in such a magical, meaningful place.

The morning started out with some fly fishing for the guys in the park, and lots of small brook trout were caught (and released) as we all waded up the creek to Trick Falls. Not a shabby way to start their wedding day!

The ladies readied themselves in the Glacier Park Lodge, sharing laughs and a few happy tears before boarding one of the bright red Glacier Park jammer buses, driven by Jammer Joe, to take them to the Two Medicine Amphitheater in the park to start their ceremony.

Jack Gladstone sang and played the guitar as the bridal party, and Heather and Matt made their way to the Chupah, the sun shining down between the tall trees surrounding the amphitheater.

Heather and Matt were blessed with a traditional smudge ceremony, the sage smoke lightly brushed over them with feathers. The two spoke their vows to one another, smiles sneaking in amongst their words, and soon their friends and family were cheering for them as they kissed.

Guests joined them in a processional down to Pray Lake, where both the Ketubah and marriage license were signed, sun glinting off the gentle waves.

As guests made their way back to the lodge, Heather, Matt and I sneaked away to make some lovely Glacier portraits before they made their grand entrance back at the lodge. Guests cheered and high-fived them as they danced their way into the tent to the song, “Celebration,” which immediately lead into a lively Horah dance.

Family and friends dined on a delicious meal and soon began to laugh and shed a few tears as toasts punctuated the evening. Shoes didn’t stay on long as folks took to the dance floor and showed off some sweet dance moves.

As the evening wound down, Heather and Matt were sent off through a tunnel of sparklers and danced off into the evening together as husband and wife.

Heather and Matt – what a gorgeous day for you two! It was such a pleasure to be able to document such personal touches in your wedding day, and I wish you many more magical trips to Glacier, with even more bear sightings. ;) Congrats again!

East Glacier Wedding Vendors:

Getting Ready and Reception Venue: Glacier Park Lodge, East Glacier, Montana
Lodge Event Planner: Rachel Schmidt, East Glacier, Montana
Ceremony site: Two Medicine Amphitheater, Two Medicine Campground, Glacier National Park
Transportation: Glacier National Park Jammer Buses
Ceremony Musician: Jack Gladstone, Kalispell, Montana
Wedding Planner: Teresa Kennedy, assisted by Kerry, with Perfect Montana Wedding, Bigfork, Montana
Videographer: Paul Neff with White Cliff Productions, Kalispell, Montana
Florist: Conrad Floral, Joyce Billmayer, Bigfork, Montana
Cake: Cakes by Debi, Kalispell, Montana
DJ: DJ Heart, Missoula, Montana
Hair Artist: Kelly Kasey, Boom Swagger Salon, Missoula, Montana

On the docket: lots more weddings and lots more portraits – don’t miss them!

Cheers,

-Kristine