Dan and Hannah chose the iconic Lake Mcdonald for their intimate wedding ceremony. The incredible summer day did not end there and we drove up the hill to the top of Going to the Sun road and caught the best sunset rays. I can’t think of a better place for your wedding day or a better way to celebrate.
Hair and Makeup: The Edge
Dress: Azazie
Invites: The Knot
Jewelry: Niche of Time
Read MoreGorgeous Many Glacier adventurous hiking elopement. Nestled in the Montana wilderness, Swiftcurrent Lake and falls is the ultimate place to make your dream of an intimate wedding or elopement come true.
Read MoreMike and Nicole chose the amazing Silver Knot to get married at and the day before their wedding, they decided on an adventurous hike in their wedding attire to watch the sun set on their last day before becoming man and wife. Watching the sun kiss the mountains as it slipped away on a perfect summer evening on a night like this - it doesn’t get much better.
Dress: Kenzo by All Who Wander
Jewelry: Rogers and Co.
Read MoreHe’s a guitar teacher. She’s an art teacher. The perfect match. They connected during the pandemic and despite not being able to see each in person for a while, they developed a strong connection. Chris and Deniz said that while scrolling Instagram, they saw Glacier and they just knew, this was the place. The two of them chose an adventure session before their intimate ceremony at Paddle Ridge the next day.
Read MoreJessica and I started talking forever ago and we exchanged so a plethora of ideas. Of course, October in the park can be unpredictable. I’m glad they took this chance. The entire day felt like a mix between a painting and a dream and we had the entire park to ourselves!
Read MoreMatthew and Kristy decided to celebrate their union at the beginning hours of a summer day watching the sun burst over the mountains with their two little ones. If you can’t choose between a wedding an elopement, an option is to get married and then adventure in the mountains afterwards.
Read MoreIf you can’t decide between epic mountain photos and a party with those you love, you can actually have both. It’s called a day-after-session and it doesn’t have to be the day after, it could be a week after, a month after, heck, even a year after. Put back on your gorgeous wedding garb and capture your love in these mountains to remember forever. This was a sunrise session in the impeccable Two Medicine area. Also can we talk about Nancy’s dress from Galia Lahav.
Read MoreJack and Shelby got married two weeks prior to this honeymoon photo session. They were a part of the train derailment in Montana that killed 3 people. Their train flipped halfway and they said if they had been just a few cars up it would have been a total flip. They shared how some kind family from Chester, MT took them in giving them a place to stay and a ride back to Kalispell. They said “everyone in Montana is so nice.” Because of the derailment, Shelby did not have the wedding dress she planned for but was able to get one from Mimis Bridal in Kalispell. Their attitude in all of this was incredible and I know if they can whether these storms, they can whether anything that comes their way. In case you are wondering, this session was in late September in Glacier National Park, Montana.
Read MoreCelebrating 20 years together is a monumental milestone. Is there a better way to celebrate than on a stormy Montana evening with your horses, kids, dogs, and other animals that you have accumulated through the years watching the promise of a rainbow fill the sky and while reminiscing the past knowing the future will be even better.
Read MoreRainy foggy days bring with them their own mystical vibes. My first tip to those coming to Glacier is that with all of your packing, the most important thing you can bring is your sense of adventure. Hiking through this trail in the early dawn hours felt like a movie and gazing on the sun peaking over the mountains without the crowds was proof that our efforts paid off.
Read MoreIf a 2 am meet up time seems like a fantastic adventure, we are a good fit. Nothing makes me happier than ascending a mountain at dark and watching the sun peak it’s way over the ridge as we create magic and selfishly have the peak of the mountain all to ourselves simply because no one else was this dedicated. Paul and Moriah were the perfect candidates for this trek in Glacier National Park with their fantastic attitudes and spunky love for each other.
Dress: Essence of Australia from Something Blue Bridal and Boutique
Read MoreDrew and Kelsi were road tripping through the country, living out of their camper van, and visiting National Parks. How fitting to get married on your road trip at this stop - the Crown of the Continent? We watched the forecast for the beginning of June and thankfully this amazing spot overlooking St Mary’s Lake was reachable. A laid back couple and gorgeous sunset made the day perfect. I hope you two have many stunning adventures together.
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Read MoreWhen Brandon and Melissa first reached out to me, they mentioned that they were both from Alabama and coming to Montana to elope and excited to find snow! I assured them, that this would not be too difficult in March in Montana. We hashed out locations and road conditions that time of year, and found this ethereal, frozen wonderland. I had done an ice skating session here before and thought it would make for an amazing spot to promise each other the rest of your life! I will confess the road was a little muddy, but we made it and it was so worth it. Afterward, we wandered into Glacier to explore and had the whole place to ourselves. I loved exchanging stories with Brandon and Melissa throughout the day. I wish you two all of the happiness! Big shout out to Polebridge Mercantile for letting us in for these woodsy photos!
P.S. if you are looking for Spring elopement inspiration, check these out!
Read MoreWhen Sarah contacted me for photos on the Oregon Coast, it was a dream come true. The forecast called for a 100 percent chance of rain, but Sarah has a great adventure threshold and said, rain or shine, they would be there!
Even though it was a December day, it was warm…hearing the powerful waves roll in, the sand in our toes, watching my kids experience the ocean for the first time, and experiencing the sun dipping below the horizon was out of this world.
Joel and Sarah share such a love for adventure and wild things. Here’s to the rest of your lives wandering together!
Read MoreI have to tell you, heading to a slightly different part of the state and exploring this new area was a blast! Devin and Tatum came from the city to get married in the mountains. I will say they made a wonderful decision. It’s hard to believe this day was in November! Still gorgeous weather and that perfect little touch of fall. I had so much fun getting to know Devin and Tatum, learning about their love story, and grabbing some magical moments.
Devin and Tatum described each other as a couple that loves the outdoors and being immersed in nature. Tatum says she is “a free and easy, glass half full, kind of wandering spirit who loves to go shopping; but also loves life’s simple pleasures, adventure, exploring and pushing the boundaries.” She describes Devin as “the most kind-hearted, hard-working, compassionate person she knows. One who appreciates the little things and loves to have a good time with the ones he cares about most. He loves to be out in the country doing country things like fishing, playing with his dog, driving his truck, shooting clays, bonfires, and anything else outdoors. My sweet country boy!”
Read MoreI love surprise proposals. Driving through the Glacier National Park before the sun rises as the mountains take on silhouettes never gets old. When I arrived, there were probably about 4 other people on the rock. I knew when Jacob and Bailey showed up. He handed me his phone to take a picture of him and his girlfriend and the rest is history. Afterward they shared some morning champagne to celebrate. Is there a better place for it? Congratulations to Jacob and Bailey!
Read MoreKara contacted me a few days before her wedding. The photographer she had booked cooked make her flight because of COVID cancellations. When she started telling me about her intimate wedding in Polebridge Montana at SUNRISE, I knew I was going to do anything to clear my schedule and be there! I left my house long before dawn, turned on a good podcast for the partly dirt road travel to this gorgeous meadow nestled beneath jaw-dropping mountains. As I got to know Ken and Kara, I could tell we were going to have a lot of fun exploring. After catching the sun at just the right time for the ceremony, we stuck around for some family photos and amazing pastries from The Northern Lights Saloon You have to check out this bouquet Kara put together herself and this amazing veil and handmade dress!
Read MoreI loved getting to meet Cameron and Camille. We started our adventurous day in West Glacier where they had an intimate ceremony and promised each other forever. After the ceremony, Camille had an exciting announcement for Cameron. She surprised him with the news that they were expecting their second child together. After some stellar huckleberry cake from B. Rose Confections, we headed up to Lake Mcdonald and then the Polebridge area to catch the sunset. I have to tell you Polebridge, Montana reminds me so much of Alaska - something about the bushes and the mountains brings me back there. Check out how stunning Camille is in her dress from Brides with a Cause.
Read MoreI always encourage people if possible to plan for a sunrise or sunset session. The light is delicious at that time. The summer days in Montana can be long, but if you are up for a late night adventure, I promise Lake Mcdonald in Glacier National Park will not disappoint.
Visiting with Alex and Anna was like a trip down memory lane. I attended the same school and we got to exchange stories which was really neat.
Anna and Alex were up or anything…well, I’m pretty sure Alex might have not been used to the Montana water temperatures, but he was a good sport!
Congratulations you two!
Read MoreRyan and Jessica chose a true Montana experience for their intimate wedding. These cabins nestled on the Kootenai River at Montana Fly Fishing Guides were perfect. Ryan and Jessica are such an adventurous couple - they were planning a motorcycle ride for their honeymoon. How fun is that! The day offered some gorgeous cloud covers in the sometimes hot month of June. We may have spent some time fighting off mosquitoes, but I’d say it’s worth it!
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