If I had to pick just one word to describe Micah and Dave’s wedding at the Lakeside Ranch in Helena it would be : HAPPY. That was the overwhelmingly wonderful feeling I had their entire wedding day. Everyone was simply happy, smiling and thoroughly enjoying themselves. From joking around and laughing while getting ready, to their sweet smiles during their wedding vows, to the energetic dancing and everything in between…light and love and pure happiness just radiated.

Guests had a great time mingling with one another, playing lawn games, and popping into the “polaroid” booth to make faces for friends. Dave and Micah stole kisses here and there, and in between chatting with their friends and family, found moments to cuddle their sweet 4-month-old son, Emerson.

Helena also treated us to to a big sky full of fluffy clouds, and later, some deliciously golden light, which we definitely made the most of for some sun-kissed portraits of the newlyweds.

Micah and Dave – thank you again for inviting me into such a special moment of your lives. It was truly an honor to document your beautiful wedding day and get to meet all your amazing friends and family. You have absolutely hit life’s jackpot, and I wish you many years of delight and smiles and love in your marriage. :)

On to the photos!

Helena Lakeside Ranch Wedding Vendors:

Venue: Lakeside Ranch, Helena, Montana
Florist: Bride and Groom’s Family and Friends
Cake Artist: Romona Jackson with Van’s Thriftway Bakery, Helena, Montana
Band: Ten Years Gone, Helena, Montana
Hair Artist: Marissa Taylor with Sugar Salon, Helena, Montana
Wedding Dress: A Mori Lee design from Mestad’s Bridal, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jjshouse.com
Chairs and Linens: A1 Rentals, Helena, Montana
Officiant: Justice of the Peace, Gary Olsen

On the docket: lots and lots more weddings!

Cheers,

-Kristine

And so they were married in Helena, too, and had their Kleffner Ranch wedding at a beautiful, historic site nestled amongst golden fields and blue sky. C & S’s wedding was so sweet and so stunning, and so much love was poured into making it just perfect. A team of family and friends helped decorate, plan, cook, bake, you name it! But most importantly, they were there to offer their hearts up to S and C, as they in turn pledged their hearts and love to one another.

The day couldn’t have been more amazing – the sun cast down its warm rays, twinkling through the leaves of the tall trees as S and C spoke their truly incredible vows to one another. Senator Jon Tester officiated, S’s sister and aunt played fiddle music, and family members spoke words so meaningful and full of love that I don’t think there was a dry eye present (mine included!).

In the historic barn, guests dined on a delicious dinner, topped off by a variety of tasty, homemade pies. Friends and family had a blast goofing around in the photobooth using a vintage backdrop provided by friends of the couple, and C and S’s friends danced so hard and so happily, the barn floor bounced!

S and C – it was an absolute honor to be a part of your incredibly amazing and beautiful wedding day. You two are such a great pair (with such awesome family and friends), and I wish you all the best in your lives together! (And thank you again for your surprise shout out during toasts! You rock!)

Vendor Information:

Venue: Kleffner Ranch, Helena, MT
Flowers and Decorations: Jessie Bunning
Officiant: Senator Jon Tester
Caterer: Chili O’Briens, Helena, MT
Transportation: Helena Area Transit (HATS) rental Trolley, Helena, MT
DJ: Brother of the groom
Photographer’s Photo Booth Assistant: Becky Brockie, Billings, MT

On the docket: more weddings and portraits! Stay tuned!

Cheers,

-Kristine