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Wedding in Montana?

Libby and Chad wanted a short and sweet ceremony with a standard Declaration of Intent and though they didn't want to create personalized vows, they did choose written vows that had special meaning to them. They spoke of not having to cherish and honor each other but “getting to”, of the privilege of being in relationship, and how they valued that as their main intention.

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Montana Wedding Magic

Jennifer and Kevin are fun and funny. They had visited Holland Lake Lodge in early June and were both smitten and charmed. They also clearly had the blessing of some Holland Lake Magic for their Montana wedding celebration. Their day came together perfectly.

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Intimate Lake Elopement

Erica and Dan took a break from the kids, flew to Kalispell for a destination elopement adventure. Their time included fly fishing, a helicopter tour, play time in downtown Whitefish, a sweet serene ceremony on the shore of Flathead Lake, and an adventure photo documentation day in Glacier National Park.

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Last Minute Minister for a Wedding

This midsummer evening wedding was blessed with the bluest sky, a gentle warm sunshine, clear air, high energy, and an atmosphere of humor, glitter, and delight. Not exactly last minute, but late in their planning process, I was so honored to be brought in as the minister for a wedding of these two charmers.

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Holland Lake Lodge: A Serene Venue Visit in Condon MT

Take a soothing and calming wander with me through the ceremony grounds of the Holland Lake Lodge in Condon MT. A stunning site with a serene lake, bordered by the Swan and Mission mountains. Can't you just picture your intimate family and friends gathering here with kayaks, s'mores and trout dinners galore? Makes me want to get married all over again!

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Swooning at Swan Lake in Bigfork MT

The most delightful surprise (except to those of us in the know) was the arrival of the five year old nephew, in his cheetah suit, riding down the aisle on his bicycle equipped with a basket to transport the rings. Full of confidence and humor, he almost stole the show from the vibrant couple, sharing high fives and filling every one of the guests with smile.

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Getting Married in Glacier National Park: A Guide to Scenic Ceremony Spots

All joking aside—Glacier National Park is breathtaking. Mountain views, glacier-fed lakes, wildflower meadows, open sky, and an overwhelming sense of awe are all part of the package.

That said, there are many other amazing outdoor venues in the area too—including secret spots local vendors might only share once you’ve booked. Some couples choose to have their ceremony outside the park (which can simplify things like food and guest logistics) and then spend the day exploring the park for photos. You don’t need a permit for portraits, just for the actual ceremony.

Let’s look at some standout Glacier locations that couples frequently choose for elopements and vow exchanges!

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Paddle Ridge: a Montana Wedding Venue Visit

The views of and within Glacier National Park are vast, breathtaking and tremendous. Wanting to share such beauty with close family and friends is a natural desire and a specific challenge in regards to accessing the park. Glacier Outdoor Weddings, the next door neighbor to the park, provides a perfect solution to this challenge by including: the view, the space and amenities for your gathering, additional lodging and raft package perks.

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Snowline Acres: a Montana Wedding Venue Visit

You are looking for a spot that you can craft into your unique wedding vision, - to make YOUR wedding dreams as a couple come true! When my husband and I were planning OUR wedding, one of our priorities was to be able to include ALL THE PEOPLE! We cared less about so many other factors and really wanted to make sure our family and friends could join us and would be comfortable. Snowline Acres specializes in this! As an officiant, I can’t wait for the next time I'm in that space - the grand and magical hall of light - to invite your loved ones to shower you and your sweetie with the celebration you deserve.

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