The Diary:
Resources for NW Montana and Glacier National Park Weddings & Elopements
and beyond
Romantic Summer Wedding at The Barn on Mullan in Missoula, Montana: Hannah & Jora’s Big Day
Hannah and Jora’s second wedding celebration took place just one week after their vibrant Punjabi wedding, this time in Missoula, Montana, at the stunning Barn on Mullan. With a focus on honoring Hannah’s American roots, this day was filled with timeless moments, heartfelt vows, and the couple’s closest friends and family. The blend of rustic charm and elegant details made for an unforgettable day, and the joy in every moment was undeniable.
White Raven Wedding Planning Guide: All About the Best Missoula, Montana Wedding Venue
Best Missoula, Montana wedding venue -- White Raven Venue and Retreat, just outside Missoula, Montana, is hands down my favorite wedding venue in the area. It's absolutely stunning, with endless photo and video opportunities no matter the season. The venue has everything you could ask for, including on-site lodging, a convenient shuttle service to and from Missoula for your guests, and a dreamy patio with twinkle lights perfect for dancing under the stars. Whether you want an indoor or outdoor celebration, White Raven offers both, with bars inside and outside, a spacious indoor area for dinner, and a beautiful getting ready room to start the day off right.
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.
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!
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!
Montana LGBTQIA+ Wedding and Elopement Photographer and Videographer
Montana is one of the most beautiful places in the country and it's a place that I am so grateful that I get to capture all my couples' unique love stories! Love is love and capturing all types of love truly fills my cup. So as a Montana wedding and elopement photographer, I wanted to write this guide for the LGBTQIA+ community in Montana to help them plan their dream wedding or elopement! In this guide, I include where to elope in Montana, LGBTQIA+-friendly vendors, getting your Montana marriage license, & more so keep reading!!
How to Elope in Montana: Complete Montana Elopement Guide
If you’re here because you’re searching “how to elope in Montana” or “where to elope in Montana,” that probably means you and your partner are more of the adventurous type who would prefer a day full of hiking, fishing, or enjoying local brews and eats rather than paying for a big wedding! If you’ve been looking for a stunning destination for a mountain elopement or destination micro-wedding, then this blog post is exactly what you need. In this blog post, I’ll go over everything you need to know about how to elope in Montana — I’ll break it ALL down for you so you can stress less and truly enjoy the process of planning your dream trip with your partner.
A Favorite Montana Elopement Location: Bozeman
Bozeman, Montana is a beautiful city with a lot to offer from killer city vibes to idyllic nature views in every direction. If you’ve been searching for the perfect Montana elopement location then it’s time to consider Bozeman. And in this guide, I share everything you need to know to plan your dreamy Bozeman elopement day!
Hiking Elopement at Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park
Hiking Elopement at Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park | Andrew + Tatiana’s Adventurous Elopement | Videography + Photography by Montana Diaries