It couldn’t have been a more perfect day for Ellen and Jeff’s wedding day celebration – after days and days of rain, the sun decided to grace us with its presence and showcase Missoula in all its sunny splendor. Smiles, laughter and hugs abounded as everyone readied themselves for the big day.

Ellen and Jeff’s first look was incredibly sweet and full of emotion, and their ceremony treated everyone to some “scene stealers” by their dog, McKinley, and their adorable daughter, Audrey, as they walked down the aisle. Laughter, tears and many, many smiles were highlights, and afterwards guests were treated to delicious appetizers as well as a tasty meal.

Ellen surprised Jeff with a Seahawks design on their cake, and Jeff surprised Ellen with a last minute cake smash to the face after initially leading everyone into thinking he’d play nice. :)

Spirited dancing continued into the evening as the sun sneaked behind the mountain tops, and punctuated the end to a perfect day.

Ellen and Jeff – thank you SO much for inviting me into such a special day in your lives – I was so honored to be your photographer and had an absolute blast working with you, your families and friends. Here’s to many happy years together and lots of visits to Montana, too. :)

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: The Keep, Missoula, Montana
Hair and Makeup: Boom Swagger Salon, Missoula, Montana
Flowers: Monaco Flowers, Missoula, Montana
Cake: Bernice’s Bakery, Missoula, Montana
DJ: Zootown DJ, Missoula, Montana
Wedding and Bridesmaid Dresses: from house of Brides; wedding dress Allure style 8862
Men’s Suits: My Sister’s Closet, Missoula, Montana
Archway, Tulle, Candleholders and Linen Overlays: from Oh So Chic Boutique, Missoula, Montana
Ceremony Chairs: Eastgate Rental, Missoula, Montana

On the docket: weddings and portraits! Stay tuned!

Cheers,

-Kristine

The first time I met Kristi and Derek was in St. Paul, Minnesota, after chatting with Kristi on the phone. I was in the area, and we thought it’d be great to get together at a local restaurant (Cafe Latte, for any of you midwesterners out there – one of my old haunts from when I lived in the twin cities), and it was so nice chatting with them over dinner and getting to know one another, and I knew we’d have a great time together at their wedding.

Which of course we did! The day started out a bit smoky, but much to Kristi’s delight, it cleared up and made way for a pretty darn awesome backdrop for their wonderful ceremony. Missoula Mayor John Engen officiated and had everyone chuckling. Kristi and Derek sealed their vows with a kiss and had a great time mingling with their many friends and family who joined them in celebrating such a special day.

Folks kicked up their heels on the dance floor and had a great time laughing and dancing – everything from good ol’ Michael Jackson to the hokey pokey.

Thanks again, Kristi and Derek for inviting me to photograph such a beautiful day celebrating you both! It was such a pleasure, and I had a blast – you’ve got such sweet friends and family, and I’m delighted that I got to spend a bit more time with you both. Here’s to a long life full of perfectly balanced sunny and overcast days. :) And you’re always welcome to come visit Flash whenever you’re in town. :)

Vendors:
Venue: The Keep, Missoula, Montana
Florist: Habitat Floral, Missoula, Montana
Cake Artist: Sonja Lloyd, Missoula, Montana
Makeup Artist: Jacqueline Kukay with Alchemy Mineral Blends, Missoula, Montana
Hair Artist: Boom Swagger Salon, Missoula, Montana
Wedding Dress: discontinued style by Impression Bridal, from Mary Kay’s Bridal, St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Maid of Honor Dress: Thomas Family Apparel, Butte, Montana
Groom’s Suit: Kaufman’s, Great Falls, Montana
Officiant: Missoula Mayor John Engen
Nails: Bella Sauvage, Missoula, Montana
Chair rental: Eastgate Rentals, Missoula, Montana
Brass trio (musicians from Missoula who are friends of the couple): Brendan McGlynn, trumpet; Jason Barkley, horn; Christopher Porter, trombone

On the docket: portraits, portraits, and more weddings!

Cheers,

-Kristine

And there was lots of both at Chris and Kelcy’s wedding at The Keep in Missoula, Montana. From their absolutely sweet first look (I think Chris had his breath taken away when he first saw Kelcy) to the moving toasts given by family – it was a day to remember. The day started out sunny, but a little Montana microburst decided to sneak its way into things right when the ceremony was supposed to begin. This might have derailed things and jangled the nerves of many couples, but Chris and Kelcy took it in stride and instead shook up the schedule a bit, starting with toasts and champagne. When the sun came out, everyone gathered outside again and Kelcy walked down the aisle on her father’s arm, only the brightness of her smile rivaling that of the sun peeking through the clouds.

Thank you SO much Chris and Kelcy for having me photograph your absolutely beautiful and emotion-filled wedding day – such a treat! Here’s to a long life together filled with happiness and laughter!

Vendor Information:
Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Keep, Missoula, MT
Dress:
Hair:
Flowers: Bitterroot Flower Shop, Missoula, MT
Catering:
Cake:
Live Music:
DJ: RMF Entertainment, Missoula, MT

(Kelcy, can you please help me fill in the blanks and if I’ve left out anybody, will you let me know? Thanks!)

On the docket: a super fun trash the dress creative bridal session and weddings!

Cheers!

-Kristine