The Diary:
Resources for NW Montana and Glacier National Park Weddings & Elopements
and beyond
Summer Elopement at Going to the Sun Road
This elopement included a Montana lifestyle session inside a quaint cottage in Columbia Falls, fly fishing on the Middle Fork of the Flathead, and an elopement at Going to the Sun Road.
Rainy Glacier National Park Micro-Wedding at Avalanche Amphitheater
Tristan and Morgan’s micro-wedding in west Glacier National Park was the epitome of a perfect moody day in the park — rainy, fog surrounding the mountains, and the deep lush greens that GNP is known for. We had such a blast getting these two hitched at Avalanche Amphitheater, followed by an adventure session at Lake McDonald, and then an intimate dinner with their loved ones at Whitefish Lake restaurant.
Flathead Valley Couples Boudoir Photography & Videography
I’ve been obsesseddd w/ spicy couples’ sessions lately, especially when it’s obvious that it truly aligns with the couples’ vibe. For those who prefer an intimate in-home date hot tubbing, cozying up by the fire, cuddling on the couch watching a film, sipping coffee on the balcony, or playing cards — an in-home lifestyle couples session might be for you. Scroll down for allll the Flathead Valley Couples Photography and Videography inspiration.
Ios, Greece Couples Photos | Cyclades Engagement Inspiration
It was such a joy to spend time with Kyle + Leanna on Ios, Greece. These are two of my favorite humans alive because of their ability to be ridiculously, outwardly, unironically joyful — it’s literally impossible to keep from beaming around them, and also engage in the most genuine conversations. I just love them a lot. As far as this photo set goes, I’m reminded that the absolute best couples’ photos include traveling + engaging in an activities that reflect their true personalities and interests. Scroll down for their Ios, Greece Couple Session for some Cyclades engagement inspo!
Fall Wedding Videography & Photography at the Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon in Bozeman, MT
This gorgeous fall wedding at the Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon was such a joy to film + photograph — Drew + Nikki balanced alone time with each other and time with their friends and families perfectly. The structure of the day + the design was absolutely lovely, but what I loved more than any of that was how they kept sneaking off to chat alone — in the upstairs suite before the ceremony, on a bridge covered in string lights outside their reception, you name it. Read on for some Fall Montana Wedding inspo + for more insight on how Drew + Nikki planned their wedding day with intention.
Bright Summer Wedding at Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks, Montana
Jon and Taijah’s stunning summer wedding at Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks, Montana was a hugely joyful, wild, beautiful celebration of their relationship with their closest loved ones. This was the warmest and most FUN crowd imaginable! I adore J + T more than I can even say — they’re two hilarious teachers who are down for a good time, and my husband and I always have a blast with them.
Montana Fishing Elopement on the Middle Fork of the Flathead
John + Bess chose West Glacier National Park for their destination micro-wedding, and I couldn’t have been more honored to capture it for them — not least because John is one of my husband Brandon’s best friends! This is a special one; we were so happy to help J + B design a day that honored their personalities and hobbies as well as time with their loved ones. We built in private vows at Belton Bridge, fishing on the middle fork of the Flathead, and an intimate ceremony at Lake McDonald — andddd to top it all off, Glacier showed upppp for these two with the fall colors. Keep scrollin’ for some Montana fishing elopement inspiration.
Fall Country Wedding at Mountainside Weddings in Whitefish, Montana
Tyler + Jamie’s fall country wedding at Mountainside Weddings in Whitefish, Montana
Adventurous Montana Senior Photo Inspo | Gretchen’s Multi-Season Senior Photos
Cannnnn you say DREAM SENIOR PHOTOS!? I am absolutely obsessed with everythinggggg you’re going to find in this post — we’re talking the ultimate adventurous Montana senior photo inspiration. Gretchen’s multi-season senior experience had everythingggg — Free People/boho vibes in the summer on a Montana ranch full of purple wildflowers + a pond and canoe moment, fall photos with the most gorgeous golden light and woodland vibes, a family mini-session that showcased her dad + sister and sweet dogs, and even a few photos in her volleyball jersey at school. Gretch didn’t come to play haha!
Full Guide to Having Your Wedding at Glacier Outdoor Weddings & Events
FULL guide to having your wedding at Glacier Outdoor Weddings & Events outside West Glacier National Park!
As a NW Montana + Glacier National Park photographer and videographer that captures both traditional weddings AND adventure elopements, I oftennnnn get asked how couples can combine the two styles of wedding to start off their marriages in a way that feels completely true to them. I get it! You’re adventurous, you love nature, you feel most like yourselves when you’re exploring together, you LOVE the stunning elopement photos + videos you see on social media…buttttt, you just can’t imagine getting hitched without your friends and family there to celebrate with you. TOTALLY understandable — soooo let me tell you about the perfect venue that will give you the best of both worlds: Glacier Outdoor Weddings & Events by Glacier Raft Company, which is a beautiful venue located RIGHT outside of West Glacier National Park. This venue has freaking everything you could want — a park-view pavilion with stunning mountain views for your ceremony, a covered area for your reception, rooms for getting ready, on-site lodging, multiple package options to suit your needs, and a location that can’t be beat. In this blog post, I’ll break it alllll down for you.