The Diary:

Resources for NW Montana and Glacier National Park Weddings & Elopements 

and beyond

 
How to get married in Bigfork, Montana | Flathead Lake Destination Wedding Guide
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How to get married in Bigfork, Montana | Flathead Lake Destination Wedding Guide

If you imagine your elopement day to be relaxed, romantic, and surrounded by a stunning lake and a charming town, then Bigfork, Montana might be the perfect location for you! Bigfork offers so many opportunities for couples who love adventure with its countless hikes and activities on the lake. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about planning your dream wedding or elopement in Bigfork!

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How to Get Married in Leavenworth, Washington | Leavenworth Elopement Guide
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How to Get Married in Leavenworth, Washington | Leavenworth Elopement Guide

If you’re looking for a unique, charming town surrounded by mountains for your destination wedding or elopement, look no further than Leavenworth, Washington. Leavenworth is a Bavarian-styled village in the Cascade Mountains, and offers plenty of opportunity for adventure. There are so many ways to make a wedding in Leavenworth happen. In this blog post I share EVERYTHING you need to know to start planning your perfect Leavenworth elopement.

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How to elope in Italy | Ultimate Italy destination wedding guide
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How to elope in Italy | Ultimate Italy destination wedding guide

If you’ve been looking for the perfect place for a destination wedding or elopement, Italy has anything and everything you could ever want. Whether your vibe is the rugged coast lined with charming buildings, or the rolling hills and mountain views, Italy is the perfect place to get married. There are so many ways to make a destination wedding in Italy the perfect experience for you and your partner. This blog post will tell you everything you need to know for the perfect wedding in Italy.

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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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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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Gorgeous elevated western style cowboy wedding in Miles City, Montana | Bryer + Steph
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Gorgeous elevated western style cowboy wedding in Miles City, Montana | Bryer + Steph

Miles City Wedding Photography and Videography | Steph + Bryer got hitched in Miles City, Montana and their elevated Western style wedding was *everything.* We’re talking a gorgeous farmhouse by the Yellowstone river for getting ready, the first look, and bridal party photos, a stunning ceremony and reception at the Miles City fairgrounds, and a trip to their fave cowboy bar in between! This was an *iconic* wedding, and I can’t wait for you to watch their wedding film below! 

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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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Montana LGBTQIA+ Wedding and Elopement Photographer and Videographer
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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!! 

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How to Elope in Santorini, Greece | Everything You Need to Know
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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! 

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