Choosing The Perfect Forest Wedding Venue Setting:

As a Montana wedding officiant I have done ceremonies in all sorts of outdoor locations. Choosing a forest setting as your wedding venue is a fantastic way to anchor your ceremony in a swirl of magnificent sights, delightful sounds and form precious olfactory memories to cherish for all time.

Whether it's securing joint health insurance, filing taxes jointly, or simply enjoying the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that your marriage is officially recognized, obtaining a Montana Marriage License is the gateway to a solid and prosperous future together.

Anchor your love with rituals in your ceremony! Hand fasting is a fun and creative way to personalize a ritual through the use of meaningful ropes, cords or ribbons (I.e. a trapeze/trick rope artist and her sailor/rock climbing partner might choose retired ropes that are still sturdy and strong for the symbolism they hold- and yes- this is a personal reference!)

Your canine companions are part of your family and including them on your special day can add a special and heartwarming touch to the celebration. Here are some strategies to ensure that when choosing to have your dog at your wedding, everything goes smoothly:

Whether you call it a Brief Sidewalk Signing, a Drive-Thru-wedding, a Las Vegas style elopement, a “Sign and Go!”, a civil wedding or a courthouse wedding- the gist of it is the same. This is a no frills paper work exchange in which the marriage license is signed by a wedding officiant. It is a quick and easy way to get married in Montana!

From the sidelines I could see that Montana elopements were virtually declared as Open Season for photographers as the parks were inundated with people wanting to wed outside in the beauty of nature and without the restrictions of a larger gathering.