{"id":8821,"date":"2017-08-25T17:05:16","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T23:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kristinepaulsenphotography.com\/blog\/?p=8821"},"modified":"2017-08-25T17:21:23","modified_gmt":"2017-08-25T23:21:23","slug":"andrea-mike-wedding-on-flathead-lake-in-polson-montana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kristinepaulsenphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/25\/andrea-mike-wedding-on-flathead-lake-in-polson-montana\/","title":{"rendered":"Andrea + Mike :: Wedding on Flathead Lake in Polson Montana"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite the smoky skies that Montana has been plagued with during this last part of the summer (quite a departure from all the rain we were avoiding in the spring during their engagement session<\/a>!), Andrea and Mike’s small wedding on Flathead Lake in Polson Montana at her uncle’s family cabin\u00a0was beautiful. We could barely see the mountains across the lake, but I don’t think anyone minded as we were all focused on how happy Andrea and Mike were.<\/p>\n

Their day started off with getting ready at the cabin. There was a fun energy in the air as Andrea’s sister, mother and friends helped her with her hair, makeup and putting together all the final details for the moment when she’d get to see Mike for the first time, each all decked out in their wedding day finest.<\/p>\n

Andrea made her way down to the shoreline (in her beautiful emerald-green shoes!) to see Mike for the first time, and as he turned to catch the first glimpse of his\u00a0bride,\u00a0grins immediately leapt to their faces. They shared a sweet moment, we gathered the wedding party to make some fun portraits of everyone together, and soon it was time to prepare\u00a0for their ceremony to start.<\/p>\n

Guests took it all in from the shoreline as the wedding party walked out to the end of the dock, highlighted by the sunshine we were treated to that day, and framed by the wedding arch Andrea’s father made. I just love how Andrea and Mike\u00a0held their ceremony on the dock – Andrea has been coming to her uncle’s cabin nearly her whole life, so this location holds a special\u00a0sentimental value for many of the folks who attended their wedding.<\/p>\n

Andrea and Mike exchanged vows with one another, grinning, laughing, and getting a little choked up as they promised their love to one another. And before they knew it, they sealed it all with a kiss, which turned into smiles and laughter walking down the aisle (or should I say, dock) as newlyweds.<\/p>\n

Festivities continued as guests were treated to tapas and a dinner of street-tacos (a nod to Andrea and Mike’s ties to Arizona). Everyone mingled, laughed, dined and had a good time just hanging out and enjoying the lake, and were treated to tasty huckleberry cake later in the evening.<\/p>\n

Andrea and Mike shared their first dance together down on the dock, and soon the music carried out onto the water and beckoned a few more folks to kick off their shoes and come kick up their heels as well.<\/p>\n

The jet ski also beckoned, so Andrea changed into her reception dress (and Mike changed into his reception shorts), and it wasn’t long before they hopped onto the watercraft and took it for a little newlywed spin on the lake – a perfect end to a happy day!<\/p>\n

Andrea and Mike! Thank you again for having me document your wedding day! I loved how sweet your wedding was, how kind all of your family and friends are, and seeing just how happy you two make one another. I hope you have many more trips to the lake in the future, filled with wonderful memories galore (which I’m sure won’t be a tall order in the least)! Congratulations again!<\/p>\n

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Vendor Information for Andrea + Mike’s Wedding on Flathead Lake in Polson Montana:<\/h5>\n

Venue: the bride’s uncle’s cabin on Flathead Lake in Polson, Montana
\nFlorist: Dawn’s Flower Designs<\/a>, Polson, Montana
\nCake Artist: Black Cat Bake Shop<\/a>, Missoula, Montana
\nCaterer: A Moveable Feast<\/a>, Missoula, Montana
\nRentals: Celebrate Events and Rentals<\/a>, Bigfork, Montana
\nWedding Dress:\u00a0Luv Bridal<\/a>, Phoenix, Arizona
\nBridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal<\/a>
\nMenswear: Men’s Wearhouse<\/a><\/p>\n

On the Docket:<\/h5>\n

Weddings and portraits! Don’t miss out!<\/p>\n

Cheers,<\/p>\n

-Kristine<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Despite the smoky skies that Montana has been plagued with during this last part of the summer (quite a departure from all the rain we were avoiding in the spring during their engagement session!), Andrea and Mike’s small wedding on Flathead Lake in Polson Montana at her uncle’s family cabin\u00a0was beautiful. We could barely see…<\/p>\n

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