The Diary:

Resources for NW Montana and Glacier National Park Weddings & Elopements 

and beyond

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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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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. 

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Glacier National Park Proposal at Sun Point | Derek + Moriah’s Engagement

I was SO STOKED when Derek first reached out for me to film + photograph his proposal to his stunning girlfriend Moriah. After a few weeks of secret emails and phone calls, we came up with the perfect plan for him to propose at Sun Point overlooking St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park — keep reading for their proposal film and photos, and allll of the tips + inspo for planning a proposal in Glacier. 

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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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Frozen Lake Engagement Photos | Jora + Hannah’s Winter Adventure Session in Montana

Ahhhh — I am obsessedddd with SO MANY THINGS in this blog post — story-driven adventure sessions, multimedia photo/video engagement sessions where I can use the footage for their wedding film later, and BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS SWEET FUNNY couples like Jora and Hannah. How lucky am I!? This frozen lake engagement session is about to give you allll of the winter inspo. Keep reading!! 

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Top 5 best personal brand videos in Montana

In Montana, where community connection matters, personal brand videos are key for local businesses. They give a face and story to the brand, building trust with customers who value authenticity. Montana is so massive, with a huge variety of communities and cultures, so digital marketing strategy is vital for reaching folks across the state. By creating videos for websites and blogs, then slicing them up for social media, businesses can boost their visibility and capture the essence of Montana's entrepreneurial vibe, fostering loyalty near and far. Here are the top 5 personal brand videos in Montana right now.

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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

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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