The Diary:
Resources for NW Montana and Glacier National Park Weddings & Elopements
and beyond
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!!
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.
Romantic and Playful Flathead Lake Elopement
Titus and Caleb had the most incredible cabin lifestyle session and lakeside love letter reading in Montana — I always have a blast with these two, and I know our sessions will be incredible inspo as you plan your own destination elopement!
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!
How to Elope in the Columbia River Gorge
If you imagine your elopement day to be moody, romantic, and surrounded by lush greenery then the Columbia River Gorge might just be the perfect elopement location for you! It offers some of the most amazing views, epic waterfalls, cozy Airbnbs, and fun activities to make your elopement a day you will want to relive over and over again! If this sounds like your dream elopement location then keep reading because I give you all the info on where to elope in the Columbia River Gorge, where to stay, the best time of the year to elope, and so much more!!
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 Santorini, Greece | Everything You Need to Know
Oh Santorini, forever one of my absolute favorite places that I have been and gotten to capture an elopement. The white villas hugging the hillsides and cliffs, the beautiful beaches, the crystal clear water, and some of the best food will forever hold a special place in my heart. This is the perfect elopement location because not only does it offer tons of opportunities for adventure, but it is one of the most romantic destinations.
In this guide, I share EVERYTHING you need to start planning your Santorini elopement: the best locations to elope, legalities, fun activities, the best places to stay, and more! Keep reading and you’ll have everything you need to plan the elopement of your dreams in Santorini!
How to Elope in Oregon | Updated for 2023
If moody and romantic vibes are what you are dreaming about for your elopement, then Oregon is 1000% the place for you. Oregon offers rugged coastlines, abundant waterfalls, lush forests, the cutest towns, and the best vibes. There are so many different locations to choose from when eloping in Oregon and I’m here to share EVERYTHING to help you plan it. Keep reading if you want to learn more about how to elope in Oregon from the best locations to finding the perfect cozy and romantic accommodations for your stay!
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.