Apgar Picnic Area Shoreline is one of my favorite ceremony spots on the west side of Glacier. You get the classic Lake McDonald foreground with mountain layers stacked behind it and you don’t have to drive far into the park to get it. It’s close to the west entrance, parking is easy, and the shoreline has plenty of room to spread out without feeling cramped. As a story-driven photographer and videographer with a vlog meets indie film style, I love this spot because the light hits the water in a way that makes both photo and video look clean and cinematic. It works for tiny ceremonies and slightly bigger ones, and it’s straightforward for guests who are coming in from out of town. If you want something simple, beautiful, and easy to access, this shoreline is one of the best choices on the west side.

Apgar Amphitheater is one of the most practical ceremony spots in Glacier, especially if you have a bigger group or guests who need easy seating and accessibility. The actual amphitheater isn’t the most beautiful backdrop in the park and most of my couples tell me that straight up, but the convenience is hard to beat. The best part is how close it is to the shoreline of Lake McDonald. You can hold the official ceremony in the amphitheater, keep everyone comfortable, then walk a few steps to the lake for portraits and bonus vows. Or you can reserve the amphitheater for the permit and just use the shoreline for the ceremony itself. As a story-driven photographer and videographer with a vlog-meets-indie-film style, this combo works well because you get structure and scenery without making your guests go too far into the park. Apgar is simple, accessible, and perfect for couples who want Glacier without the logistics headache.

Big Bend is the spot almost every couple sends me as their first piece of inspiration. It’s one of the most iconic views in Glacier and the fact that it’s an approved ceremony location makes planning ten times easier. You park, step out, and you’re instantly surrounded by huge mountain views in every direction. It’s fully accessible and every slight turn gives you a different backdrop, which makes photo and video coverage way more dynamic. As a story-driven photographer and videographer with a vlog meets indie film style, Big Bend gives me endless options without needing to go far. It is one of the busiest pullouts in the park, so if privacy is the top priority I usually steer couples somewhere quieter. But if you love the look of this spot, I can frame out other visitors without it feeling forced. Big Bend is classic Glacier and always delivers.

Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Montana making it an ideal location for couples looking for a unique and memorable wedding experience. With towering mountain views, lush forests, pristine lakes, crystal clear rivers, impressive waterfalls, and historic lodges- it can be intimidating to find the perfect location for your perfect wedding or elopement. If you have been searching for the perfect location for your best day, you are in the right place — keep reading for info on all of the permitted ceremony locations in Glacier National Park.

Jordan and Rjika had the most incredible destination wedding at Many Glacier in Glacier National Park — they held their ceremony on a boat on Swiftcurrent Lake in front of the iconic Many Glacier Hotel, saw a Grizzly bear during their adventure session, and held an incredible Geology themed reception at East Glacier Lodge. Keep reading for allll of the incredible destination wedding inspo!!

I was SO STOKED when Derek first reached out for me to film + photograph his proposal to his stunning girlfriend Moriah. After a few weeks of secret emails and phone calls, we came up with the perfect plan for him to propose at Sun Point overlooking St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park — keep reading for their proposal film and photos, and allll of the tips + inspo for planning a proposal in Glacier.