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October 16, 2023

Columbia Falls Wedding Photographer, Samantha & Austin at North Forty Resort

While not from Montana, Samantha and Austin hold a special place in their heart for this corner of the state. They were both seasonal workers at Glacier National Park and met by what some might call fate when wildfires caused closures in certain areas and caused staff to be consolidated in the areas that remained open. They've been together ever since.

They had an intimate, DIY-style wedding at North Forty Resort located between Whitefish and Columbia Falls. The wedding favors were postcards created from historical maps of where they both grew up and a postcard from the Many Glacier Valley where they met.

Venue: North Forty Resort / Catering: House of S+M / Rentals & Decor: Celebrate Event & Party Rentals

Published by Matthew Wetzler in Blog, Wedding

Tags: Columbia Falls, Montana, Montana Wedding, north forty resort, Wedding

October 9, 2023

Anna & Justin’s Wedding at Dog Creek Lodge in Olney, Montana

I was finally able to make it out to Dog Creek Lodge in Olney for a wedding, and it was such a blast. Just a short drive North of Whitefish on Highway 93. Anna and I met for coffee very early in the planning process and she had everything organized and very much under control. She and Justin are both very much into the outdoors—hiking, running, biking, all of the things—they just wanted everyone to have a great time for the wedding day in a beautiful outdoor setting.

One of the more unique elements they had was a unity ceremony consisting of making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich together, and then each taking a bite together not wholly unlike "The Lady and the Tramp" spaghetti scene.

Venue: Dog Creek Lodge / Planning and Rentals: Empress Tents & Events / Bakery: Fleur Bake Shop / Band: The MAC Band / Catering: Silk Road Catering / Florals: Two Kays Flower Farm / Transportation: Rocky Mountain Transportation / Second Photographer: Porsche Jean Photography

Published by Matthew Wetzler in Blog, Wedding

Tags: Dog Creek Lodge, Montana, Montana Wedding, Olney, Wedding

October 6, 2023

Whitefish Wedding Photographer, Haley & Evan at The Homestead

A friend I met through volunteering with the Whitefish School District—who happened to also grow up in Austin and graduate from the same High School my brother did—put me in touch with the DeVore family who have their own Texas ties. The oldest DeVore daughter would be getting married and they were looking for a photographer.

This friend was doing some initial wedding planning help before they had brought on wedding planner extraordinaire SG Weddings and Events and her team and once the ball got rolling she assembled just a stellar team of wedding vendors. The day was absolutely beautiful with fluffy white clouds in a blue sky, and maybe just a little too hot for us wedding vendors but almost chilly to the guests from the Lone Star State.

Venue: The Homestead / Planning and Florals: SG Weddings & Events / Bakery: Montana Wildflour / Bar Services: Spinnaker / Catering: The Kopper Kitchen / DJ: Big Mountain DJs / Hair & Makeup: Shayna Beauty & Sieh Beauty / Rentals & Decor: Barndoor Event Rentals / Transportation: MT Party Bus / Videography: Skeeter Johnston Productions / Wedding Content Creator: Keep Candid / Second Photographer: Porsche Jean Photography

Published by Matthew Wetzler in Blog, Wedding

Tags: Montana, Montana Wedding, The Homestead, Wedding, whitefish

September 22, 2023

Kalispell Wedding Photographer, Morgan & Bryan at Snowline Acres

Last October I was fortunate to spend a perfect, mid-October evening with Morgan and Bryan traipsing around West Glacier—and a quick stop at the Bulldog in Whitefish—for their engagement portrait session.

I couldn't wait to see them again for their wedding at the Ashley Creek Historic Venue at Snowline Acres which is perfect for large weddings like they were planning. It was a very elegant, black-tie-style affair full of love, laughing, smiles, and dancing... lots of dancing.

Venue: Snowline Acres / Coordination: Empress Tents & Events / Catering: Desoto Grill / DJ: Peak Audio / Florals: Pure Happiness Wedding Flowers / Transportation: Wild Horse Limousine / Second Photographer: Porsche Jean Photography

Published by Matthew Wetzler in Blog, Wedding

Tags: kalispell, Montana, Montana Wedding, snowline acres, Wedding

September 8, 2023

Jessica & Doug’s Totally ’80s Welcome Dinner and All-White Wedding at Triple B Ranch

I was so fortunate to be brought on for this unique wedding weekend by my friend and wedding planner extraordinaire Sarah.

Jessica and Doug were here from the East Coast, but Doug's family has decades-long ties to the Whitefish area which made it the perfect place to form their union. Their friends and family joined them for several days of pre-wedding events and the wedding itself making it feel very intimate even though it was a reasonably large wedding.

My involvement kicked off with the 1980's 1980s-themed welcome dinner at Triple B Ranch the night before the wedding. There were fanny packs, neon clothing, crimped and teased hair, and period-appropriate costumes, a surprise flash mob to a medley of '80s hit songs that had been choreographed and rehearsed over Zoom for weeks leading up to the weekend, and finally '80s song karaoke.

For the wedding day itself, Jessica had a very defined vision of all white. The florals were white and the guests were instructed to wear white as well. It made for some unique photos, especially on the dancefloor which rarely ever features uniform clothing choices.

Venue: Triple B Ranch / Planning, Coordination, and Florals: SG Weddings & Events / Band: Mike Murray Tunes / DJ: Cleveland Terry / Hair & Makeup: Boundless Beauty Studio / Catering: The Kopper Kitchen (Welcome Dinner) and Silk Road Catering (Reception) / Photobooth: Mountain Memories 360 Photobooth / Rentals: Peak Audio / Second Photographer: Cortney Foster

Published by Matthew Wetzler in Blog, Wedding

Tags: Montana, Montana Wedding, Triple B Ranch, Wedding, whitefish

September 1, 2023

West Glacier Wedding Photographer, Kristina & Ryan at Great Northern Resort

Kristina & Ryan's wedding at Great Northern Resort just outside Glacier National Park in West Glacier was such a lovely, laid-back affair surrounded by family and their closest friends. We were able to have a little fun with the wedding party photos—as you can see above—and enjoyed the live music stylings of The MAC Band as the night came to a close.

Venue: Great Northern Resort / Planner: Big Day Celebrations / Bakery: Cakes by Debi / Band: The MAC Band / Florals: Foolish Blooms Farm / Hair & Makeup: Glacier Beauty / Rentals & Decor: Empress Tents & Events and The Party Store / Videographer: Erickson Media / Second Photographer: Porsche Jean Photography

Published by Matthew Wetzler in Blog, Wedding

Tags: Great Northern Resort, Montana, Montana Wedding, Wedding, West Glacier

August 25, 2023

Lake Blaine Wedding Photographer, Caroline & Evan’s Backyard nuptials

From our very first video call when Caroline and Evan were choosing a photographer, it seemed to be fated that I would photograph their wedding. I was wearing a shirt with a penguin on it in that Zoom call, and Caroline immediately commented on it. I soon discovered that she studies penguins, and her specialty is the very same penguin you'll see in the upper left of this website!

As amazingly coincidental as that is, that isn't the sole reason I was their wedding photographer. We hit it off from that very first conversation and continued to over coffee a few months before the wedding which took place at Evan's parent's house near Lake Blaine. And it was just down the literal street from where Evan had grown up. On top of that personal touch, they brewed the beer for the occasion, the food was a group effort prepared by family and following a recipe from Caroline's grandmother, and there was a bird theme throughout given that they both study birds for a living!

Florals: Memories in Blossom / Hair & Makeup: Majestic Mountain Beauty / Rentals & Decor: Bella Trailers and The Party Store

Published by Matthew Wetzler in Blog, Wedding

Tags: backyard wedding, kalispell, Lake Blaine, Montana, Wedding

August 21, 2023

West Glacier Wedding Photographer, Amelia & Jim at Great Northern Resort

When I arrived at Great Northern Resort just outside Glacier National Park, Amelia greeted me with the greeting "Welcome to the shitshow!" It was half being silly—we'd been joking about the wedding day ending up as such—and half serious. Some things were invariably not going 100% according to plan. I assured her however that, to be honest, wedding days rarely go 100% according to plan. Even under ideal conditions and with a team of amazing vendors, some things will go wrong or fall through the cracks, and that is okay! Often the fact that anything went wrong is completely invisible to the wedding guests and is only known by the couple and a handful of wedding vendors.

The great news is, that Amelia and Jim's day was no different, and the evening was just a beautiful evening full of friends, family, and laughter.

Venue: Great Northern Resort / Catering: Oso Catering / DJ: Treasure State Entertainment / Florals: Flathead Farmworks / Hair & Makeup: Elegance by Joy Renee / Planner: Dreaming of I Do / Rentals & Decor: The Party Store

Published by Matthew Wetzler in Blog, Wedding

Tags: Great Northern Resort, Montana, Montana Wedding, Wedding, West Glacier

August 14, 2023

Missoula Wedding Photographer, Monica & Sean at St Francis Xavier and The Barn on Mullan

I was so excited to finally make it down to Missoula for a wedding this summer. Not that there is any problem at all with the Flathead Valley, but it's always exciting to check out new venues and areas I've not had the opportunity to photograph before.

It was also exciting due to the fact it was a church ceremony followed by an offsite reception, which I don't get to do too often. And what a beautiful church it was. St. Francis Xavier in downtown Missoula is truly impressive as you'll see in the photos below.

After the ceremony, the couple and wedding party made our way to the Blue Mountain Trailhead for some portraits and group photos, and finally made our way to The Barn on Mullan for the reception!

Venues: St Francis Xavier and The Barn on Mullan / Bakery: Bernice's Bakery / DJ: Hey Mr DJ / Florist: Farm Hand Farm

Published by Matthew Wetzler in Blog, Wedding

Tags: Barn on Mulan, Missoula, Missoula Wedding Photographer, Montana, Montana Wedding, St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Wedding

August 4, 2023

Whitefish Wedding Photographer, Jennifer and Chase at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake

It's always such an honor and pleasure photographing these intimate weddings. When the wedding is simply the couple, their families, and their absolute closest friends it's humbling to be included as a relative 'outsider.' Jennifer and Chase at the Lodge were no exception. The vibe of the day was "love and let's party" and that is what everyone did.

It was all the more awesome working with some of my absolute favorite vendors here in the valley kept in line by my friend Katie with Big Day Celebrations.

Venue & Catering: The Lodge at Whitefish Lake / Wedding Design: Big Day Celebrations / Bakery: Montana Wildflour / DJ: Sidecar Audio / Hair & Makeup: Covet Beauty / Florals: Conrad Floral / Rentals & Decor: Empress Tents & Events / Videographer: Treasure State Entertainment