The Diary:

Resources for NW Montana and Glacier National Park Weddings & Elopements 

and beyond

 
Gorgeous Summer Many Glacier Senior Session | Paige Nadeau
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Gorgeous Summer Many Glacier Senior Session | Paige Nadeau

I’m absolutely obsessed with Paige’s senior picture session in Many Glacier! These pics were taken at the coolest spots that not a lot of people go to and we had sooooo much fun. We got a ton of stunning pictures by the lake, waterfall, and in the dreamiest field in front of the jagged mountains at sunset. 

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Flathead High School Artist Senior Photo Inspo in Glacier National Park
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Flathead High School Artist Senior Photo Inspo in Glacier National Park

Olive’s senior session was unique and personalized, making it a great source of artist senior photo inspo. We started at Flathead High School, where her enthusiasm set a positive tone for the day. Then, we headed to West Glacier National Park, where Olive painted by the river. The images capture her spirit and interests perfectly. Keep reading for some artist senior photo inspo in Glacier National Park!

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How to elope in the winter in Montana & Glacier National Park
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How to elope in the winter in Montana & Glacier National Park

If you aren’t scared of the snow and are down for a winter adventure, eloping in the winter in Montana would be perfectttt for you. Montana has so many winter activities to offer like skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, hot springs, ice fishing, and soooo much more! This blog post will tell you anything and everything you need to know about how to elope in the winter in Montana & Glacier National Park

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How to get Married at Stay Treetops | Glacier Treehouse Retreat Elopement Guide
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How to get Married at Stay Treetops | Glacier Treehouse Retreat Elopement Guide

If you’re looking for the cutest A-Frame cabin outside of Glacier for your wedding or elopement, Stay Treetops is such a great place to stay! Stay Treetops has the Glacier cozy cabin vibe with a big balcony looking out on the mountains and trees, and it’s only MINUTES from the west entrance of Glacier National Park. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about getting married at Stay Treetops.  

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Where to get Married in Glacier National Park
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Where to get Married in Glacier National Park

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.

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Unique and Emotional Boat Ceremony on Swiftcurrent Lake | Many Glacier Wedding Photos and Video
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Unique and Emotional Boat Ceremony on Swiftcurrent Lake | Many Glacier Wedding Photos and Video

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!!

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Stunning and romantic fall elopement at Two Medicine in Glacier National Park | Chris + Leah
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Stunning and romantic fall elopement at Two Medicine in Glacier National Park | Chris + Leah

Chris and Leah’s stunning and romantic fall elopement at Two Medicine in Glacier National Park was about as dreamy as they come — the fall colors in East Glacier were breathtaking, the couple was so lovely it honestly made my heart hurt a little bit in gratitude, and everything just looked and felt as cinematic as real life can possibly look and feel. Keep reading to find out how they pulled it off, and to get inspo for a romantic fall elopement in Montana. 

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Glacier National Park Proposal at Sun Point | Derek + Moriah’s Engagement
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Glacier National Park Proposal at Sun Point | Derek + Moriah’s Engagement

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. 

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Gorgeous destination wedding at Summit Mountain Lodge in East Glacier National Park | Austin + Paige
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Gorgeous destination wedding at Summit Mountain Lodge in East Glacier National Park | Austin + Paige

Austin and Paige had the most incredible, emotional, gorgeous destination wedding at Summit Mountain Lodge in East Glacier National Park — they got married with their closest loved ones in attendance in Montana before partying hard with the whole crew back in California a week later. These two let their day unfold in the most beautiful way — in fact, Paige got DRENCHED during their first look at Two Medicine and it was the most cinematic, romantic, beautiful scene straight out of the Notebook…and she was unbothered hahaha, she just went back to her cabin after and her entourage blow dried her hair and dress before the ceremony. Coolest couple EVER. In this post you’ll find details about one of our fave venues right outside of Glacier National Park, tips about including friends and family in every part of the day, how prioritizing love + fun over perfection lead to the most stunningggg photos + videos, and more Montana wedding planning tips!

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The Best Wedding Venues Near Glacier National Park For Micro-Weddings and Elopements
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The Best Wedding Venues Near Glacier National Park For Micro-Weddings and Elopements

Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful areas in Montana making it an ideal location for micro-weddings and elopements. With endless mountain views, idyllic lakes, lush forests, waterfalls, and endless opportunities for hiking and adventure, it’s a dream wedding location. Many of the couples I work with do an adventure session inside the park before their ceremony for some stunning portraits and then head to their venue later in the day or vice versa! I love when my clients do this because they get the best of both worlds! They get to start off their day as if it is an elopement exploring and taking some stunning photos and then head to their venue for the rest of their wedding day! 

If this sounds like the ideal wedding day for you, then definitely keep reading as I share some of the best wedding venues near Glacier National Park for micro-weddings and elopements! 

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