The Diary:
Resources for NW Montana and Glacier National Park Weddings & Elopements
and beyond
Micro Wedding Overlooking Flathead Lake | Wade + JoAnn’s Montana Destination Wedding + Adventure Session in West Glacier
Wade and JoAnn are two of the raddest people ever — seriously so hard working, hilarious, and family oriented. They opted for a destination Montana micro-wedding with their loved ones, and I’m so honored they trusted me to put together a team to capture/let me edit their big day! They ended up having the most beautiful destination wedding at a cabin in Somers, MT overlooking Flathead Lake. Montana Diaries put together an associate videography + photography team to serve W + J for their micro-wedding, and it was the best experience getting to know this incredible couple through the planning process all the way through delivering their photos and film. They put so much emphasis on celebrating with their loved ones and showing them an amazing time, and they also wanted to explore NW Montana while they were here, so the team got to serve them for their wedding AND day-after adventure session in Glacier National Park. Read on to learn more about how they pulled off their micro-wedding!
Kootenai Falls Engagement Session | NW Montana Waterfall Inspiration
Bridger and Bailey had the dreamiest summer adventure engagement session at Kootenai Falls outside Libby, MT. The weather was absolutely perfect and these two had a blast hiking to the falls while reminiscing about their relationship — in fact, one of their early dates was at this very location! Keep reading to get all the details of their engagement and gather inspiration for your own waterfall photography and videography couples session.
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