It’s a huge understatement to say just how excited I was to hear that Becka and Stephan had gotten engaged, and even happier (and super flattered!) when they asked me to photograph their snowy wedding at the Barn on Mullan. Earlier this spring I had the pleasure of getting to make family photos for them and we just had an absolute blast, so I knew getting to photograph their wedding would be a total delight. And, no surprise, it was!

We were treated to a fresh dusting of snow, and had a few snowflakes softly floating down throughout their entire wedding day – talk about dreamy! Becka and Stephan both began their day getting ready with friends and family nearby. They were both all smiles, but I could tell they were eager to see each other for the first time in all their wedding finery.

Becka walked out to see Stephan for their first look, snowflakes dotting the air like party confetti, and Stephan broke into a huge grin as he saw his beautiful bride for the first time. The two hugged, kissed and laughed together before we all zipped on inside again to warm up. (It was super chilly!)

Soon it was time for their ceremony to begin. Friends and family were troopers and bundled up in the cold so Becka and Stephan could be married outside (with a small bonfire burning behind them – how cool!). As Becka walked down the aisle with her parents, both she and Stephan had smiles a mile wide as they saw each other again (and I think everyone else did too – the happiness these two enjoy is quite contagious, in the best way possible!).

They spoke their vows to one another, laughed as they exchanged rings and sealed it all with a kiss (actually a couple!) before walking down the aisle again, amidst cheers and high-fives all around, this time together as newlyweds.

Folks enjoyed mingling, munching on tasty appetizers, and were treated to a delicious meal, cake and cupcakes, and touching toasts that got everyone laughing, smiling, and maybe wiping away a tear or two as well.

It wasn’t long before everyone was out on the dance floor cutting a rug, laughing their heads off and just having a great old time. Kiddos dashed in and out of the barn as they filled themselves to the brim with s’mores over the bonfire, the moon behind them glowing in the clouds.

As the evening wound down, it became time to send off Becka and Stephan in style – and everyone did so with sparklers, cheers and plenty of love for the newly married couple.

Becka and Stephan! I don’t even know where to begin! I’m just so beyond happy for you both, and was so honored to be able to capture such a wonderful, wonderful day in your lives for you! You are so much fun to work with and to photograph, and I’m so excited to see you start this new chapter in your lives together. Here’s to smiles, laughter, and lots of love for years and years to come – congratulations again!

Vendors for Becka and Stephan’s Snowy Wedding at the Barn on Mullan:

Venue and Catering: The Barn on Mullan, Missoula, Montana
Florist: Habitat Floral Studio, Missoula, Montana
Cake: Black Cat Bake Shop, Missoula, Montana
DJ: RMF Entertainment, Missoula, Montana
Makeup: Meraki Rose Makeup, The Bitterroot Valley, Montana
Hair: Burton’s Classic Hair Co., Missoula, Montana
Officiant: Joan E. Cook, Missoula, Montana
Paper Goods: Etsy and Minted
Bar and Spirits: The Ranch Club in partnership with The Barn on Mullan, Missoula, Montana
Dress: A Galina design from David’s Bridal, Charleston, S.C.
Groom’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse, Missoula, Montana

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Portraits and editorial work!

Cheers,

-Kristine

It was such a picturesque Montana day for Christine and Anders’ autumn wedding at The Barn on Mullan – albeit a bit chilly and mega windy (pretty different from their engagement session this past spring!), but these two handled the conditions with grace and smiles – which is just one of the many reasons I adore them so much.

Christine and Anders started off the day getting primped and prepped and lovely – laughing and excited to see each other as their first look approached. As Anders got ready with the guys, Christine sent over some words she’d written for him, which easily had him smiling.

Soon it was time for their first look, and I’ve got to give props to Christine for braving that insane wind. (Thankfully, their good friend Taylor accompanied her to keep her and her dress from totally blowing away!) As Anders turned to see Christine for the first time, a huge grin spread across his face, and the two embraced in a hug as they got their wedding day started together.

We took a little time after to make portraits of the two (and tried our best to find non-windy pockets around the grounds). And again, Christine and Anders were just so fun to work with. Clearly, these two are just absolutely meant to be – I love seeing how easily they make each other laugh and smile, and how perfectly they fit together in such genuine, happy embraces.

Before long, it was time to get ready for their ceremony to start. Originally they had wanted to get married outside, but the wind was so strong (it was blowing over the chairs!) and so chilly, they decided to move their ceremony indoors. As I suspected, their vows to one another were full of love and emotion and so special to witness. As the two newlyweds kissed for the first time as husband and wife, their friends and family cheered and clapped as they walked beaming down the aisle together.

The light was spectacular that evening (and Mother Nature was sure putting on a good show with an amazingly blue sky and the most perfect puffy clouds), and again – I’ve got to give a shout to these two for being willing to take a moment to take advantage of our surroundings. They climbed a small hill, braced themselves against that wind again, and hooooo boy, was it ever worth it!

We zipped back inside to warm up where everyone enjoyed a scrumptious dinner, toasts that had everyone cracking up, and delicious cake. Christine and Anders kicked off the merriment that evening with their first dance, and soon everyone was out on the dance floor getting their groove on.

Christine and Anders! Where do I even begin?! I’ve said this to you approximately a zillion and one times already (this is now a zillion and TWO ;) ), but what a pleasure it has been to get to work with you both! I absolutely loved getting to capture such a special, happy day in your lives, and it’s no surprise at all to me just how wonderful your friends and family are too. Thank you again for being such great people and here’s to a lifetime filled with joy, laughter, and most of all, love – which I know will be second nature to you both. :) Congrats congrats congrats again!

Vendor Information for Christine and Ander’s Autumn Wedding at the Barn on Mullan:

Venue: The Barn on Mullan, Missoula, Montana
Makeup Artist: Skin Chic, Missoula, Montana
Hair Artist: Marcy Halvorson, JC Penney Salon, Missoula, Montana
Officiant: Carl Poeschl, Friend of the Bride and Groom
Photobooth: Pixelated Gigs, Lakeside, Montana
Wedding Dress: Lorelei by Leanne Marshall, Velvet Bride, Missoula, Montana
Menswear: The Black Tux

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Wedding and portraits! Don’t miss out!

Cheers,

-Kristine