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2014/2015 wedding Plannera special advertising section
of the bozeman daily chronicleG r e e n e r V i s u a l s w e d d i n G p h o t o G r a p h yw w w. G r e e n e rV i s u a l s . c o m
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8 P r e f a c e
6 A b o u t t h e C o v e r C o u p l e
10 L o v e S t o r y
14 G e n e r a l T i m e l i n e
18 B r i d e & G r o o m A t t i r e
2 4 G r o o m T i p s
3 0 F o o d & D r i n k
3 4 D e s s e r t s
3 6 S u r v i v a l G u i d e
4 0 H a i r
4 6 W e d d i n g A c t i v i t i e s
4 8 L o v e S t o r y
5 0 P h o t o b o o t h s
5 4 H a v i n g a F r i e n d O f f i c i a t e
5 6 F l o w e r s
5 8 L o v e S t o r y
62 L o v e S t o r y
6 6 L o v e S t o r y
7 0 M a k e i t O f f i c i a l
7 2 A n n o u n c e m e n t s
76 R e c e p t i o n S t y l e s
7 8 L o v e S t o r y
8 0 A d v e r t i s i n g I n d e x
e d i t o r : E r i n S c h a t t a u e r
p h o t o e d i t o r : M i k e G r e e n e r
c o n t r i b u t i n G w r i t e r s :
T i f f a n y J e r r y
W h i t n e y B e r m e s
c o n t r i b u t i n G p h o t o G r a p h e r s
G r e e n e r V i s u a l s W e d d i n g P h o t o g r a p h y
l i l l i a n b p h o t o g r a p h y
L o c k i e P h o t o g r a p h y
l ay o u t & d e s i G n : T y r e l T h o r n t o n c a l l i G r a p h y: A n n a B o s w e l l
C r e d i t s :
Chris & Courtney met during leadership training with
the Montana Conservation Corps in Bozeman. Both
were participating as crew leaders, and during the
three-month long training they laid the foundation for
a friendship that later blossomed into more.
Their wedding took place in August 2014 at the
Springhill Pavilion near Bozeman. It was a day that
was colorful, vibrant and full of surprises.
Courtney offers some advice for couples getting
ready to walk down the aisle.
“The world will tell you what a wedding should
look like. If possible, let go of the calling to look or be
perfect and find what feels true to you.”
Read more of Chris & Courtney’s story on page 11.
Table of contents:
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In these pages we celebrate all the
beauty and magic Montana has to of-
fer as you prepare for your wedding.
With its grand mountains, lush fields,
sparkling rivers and vast blue skies,
there is no place that compares to
Montana. That is why you are here.
That is why you invite friends and
family from as close as next-door and
as far as across the globe to celebrate
your big day here.
The couples featured in this magazine
are all unique, their stories all different,
all personal, all special. But Montana is
the thread that connects them.
In talking to couples whose stories
are included in these pages, I have
been reminded of the magic that is
Montana: hands held under a starry
sky, love blooming during long day
hikes and the first time you see the
person with whom you want to share
all of life’s adventures.
As you embark on this next great
adventure, we invite you to find inspira-
tion in all these wonderful things that
make Montana special. Listen to the
birds sing, feel the river water wash
over your feet and smell the wildflowers.
These details will set the scene and
help provide vision for your wedding
day, but in the end it is about you
and the one you love. Cherish this
day and celebrate. It is the beginning
of a great adventure!
PREFACE By Erin Schattauer
Congratulations and welcome to this edition of A Montana Wedding!
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It's your day. Cherish it and celebrate. It is the beginning of a great adventure.
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It was a first time she saw him, stand-
ing in a group of people at their first
Montana Conservation Corps meeting
where they were both serving as crew
leaders.
Courtney remembers scanning the
circle of people and stopping when
she saw Chris’s familiar looking face.
“Oh, there’s the man I’m going to
marry,” she remembers thinking.
The more she got to know Chris,
Courtney knew her initial feelings
were right.
For Chris, it was more of a gradual
understanding that Courtney was his
perfect match.
“We moved in with each other after
three months of dating. I admired her
independence. Everything she did ap-
peared beautiful to me. At some point,
after a year of living and laughing
together, I just knew I could fall in love
with this lady over and over again
and that she indeed was the one I
wanted to marry,” Chris says.
The couple was married August 16,
2014 at the Springhill Pavilion
near Bozeman, Montana.
The feelings of love and support
from their community of friends and
family were part of what made their
wedding day so memorable.
“We set a strong intention to widen
our circle and create experiences
prior to the wedding for people to get
to know one another. Whether it was
rafting, hiking, farm-to-table dinners
or field games, by the time the wed-
ding came around people had already
shared fun experiences. They were
getting to know us better by getting to
know one another,” the couple writes.
They describe their wedding as “col-
orful and full of surprises.”
“We themed the wedding by chakra
colors (energy centers in the body).
The bridal brigade and groom gang
wore colors with respect to which part
of our lives they represented. From
the ceremony to the food and prayer
flag decorations, our wedding built
and incorporated colors,” they write.
The couple found focus when
planning their wedding by asking
themselves questions about why they
were getting married and what was
important to them.
“We wanted a big wedding for the
rare opportunity to bring all the peo-
ple we love together in beautiful Mon-
tana. We wanted our circles to come
together and celebrate love. When
you get clear on intention and what’s
important to you then everything else
will fall into place,” they write.
For future brides & grooms, they
offer this advice: “Remember to find
moments to relax and nothing can go
wrong, because at the end of it all it’s
you and the person you love together!”
Chris & CourtneyCourtney remembers the moment she knew Chris would be her future husband.
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9-12 months out: Announce your engagement. Take engagement photos. Send your engagement announcement information and photo to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle! (pg.72) Pick a date for your wedding. Decide on the type of wedding you want. Large or small. Decide on a budget and how expenses will be shared. Set up a folder to keep receipts and a ledger to help you stay on budget. Make a spreadsheet list of everyone you, your groom and your families would like to invite. Break the list into must invites, should invites, and would-be-nice-to invites. Tactfully remove the would-not-be-nice-to invites. Reserve your ceremony site. Book your officiant. Reserve your reception site. Book your photographer. Choose your color scheme. Hunt for your wedding gown and veil. Choose your maid of honor, best man, bridesmaids, groomsmen and ushers, if any. Apply for a passport and visa if you’ll need them for the honey-moon.
6-9 months out: Send out save-the-date cards. Choose your flower girl and ring bearer, if any. Reserve your wedding night suite. Choose your bridesmaids’ attire -- dresses, shoes and accessories. Go for tastings and book your caterer. Book your florist. Book your band or deejay. Book your videographer. Start planning your honeymoon.
4-6 months out: Start shopping for each other’s wedding gifts. Reserve rental items. Finalize your list of guests to invite. Order wedding stationery -- invitations, thank-you cards, wedding programs, seating cards, RSVP cards. Address your invitation enve-lopes. Register for gifts.
Reserve a time and place for your rehearsal dinner. Arrange accommodations for your out-of-town guests. Buy shoes and accessories.
2-4 months out: Order your wedding cake. Order/make party favors. Order room decorations. Shop for honeymoon attire. Book transportation for the wedding day. Check marriage license requirements. Order your wedding rings. Plan pre- and post-wedding activities for your out-of-town guests. Buy gifts for your bridal party.
6-8 weeks out: Mail your invitations. Record the RSVPs on your wedding guest spreadsheet. Start sending thank-you cards to early gifters. Decide on your hair style and makeup. Schedule hair, makeup and nails for your wedding day. Buy toasting glasses, a cake knife, a ring pillow, a guest book, etc. Change your name and address on drivers license, social secu-rity card, insurance policies, subscriptions, bank accounts, etc. Reserve wedding attire for the groom, groomsmen, ushers, father of the bride and ring bearer. Mail rehearsal dinner invitations. Get your marriage license. Find the proverbial “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” Finalize your menu and bever-age order.
2-6 weeks out: Finalize ceremony details with your officiant. Go in for the final fitting of your wedding gown and veil. Arrange the final fitting for your bridesmaids’ dresses. Finalize your rehearsal dinner plans and arrange seating. Start packing for your honey-moon. Contact guests who haven’t responded.
Write out a detailed wedding day timeline for your bridal party and vendors. Give the timeline to your vendors.Pick up your wedding bands and check for fit.Meet with your photographer and outline the special photos you want. Meet with your videographer and outline the special events or people you want videotaped.Meet with your band/DJ and outline the music you want played during special events like the first dance, father daughter dance, etc.Remind bridesmaids and groomsmen when and where they can pick up their attire.Decide on ceremony seating for your special guests, and give the list to your ushers. Plan your reception room layout and seating arrangement.
ReheaRsal day: Rehearse the bridal party entrance order, exit order, stand-ing arrangement and musical cues. Give the best man the offici-ant’s fee and any other checks to be delivered the day of the wedding. Provide your bridal party with the finalized detailed timeline. Review ceremony seating with the ushers.
the final week: Pick up your wedding attire and make sure everything fits. Tell your caterer the final guest count. Review the detailed timeline with your vendors, and modify if needed. Confirm your honeymoon reser-vations and accommodations. Finish packing for your honey-moon.
the BiG day: Give the groom’s ring to the maid of honor. Give the bride’s ring to the best man. Follow your detailed timeline. Get to the altar. Relax and enjoy your wedding.
P lanning Timeline
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BIt begins with
the dress
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ThE BRidE
He popped the question, you said, "I do" and the journey to the big day begins.
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a lthough the wedding
to-do list is typically filled
with a variety of different
tasks, for many brides the
first, and perhaps most important, is
finding the perfect dress.
According to formal wear consultant Anne Porter,
who runs Persnickety Formal Wear in Bozeman with
her daughter, the best place to start is the Internet.
Porter said looking at dresses online can help a
bride determine which styles and colors she likes
and can give her an idea of where to start when she
goes shopping.
Porter said the next step is to try dresses on. She
recommends bringing only a few people along on
the shopping trip – the mother of the bride and one
or two close friends. She said bringing too many
people can result in opposing opinions and tends to
make the decision more difficult for the bride.
In addition to bringing only a small group of peo-
ple, Porter also recommends trying on just a hand-
ful of dresses. She said the bride should narrow her
selections down to the top six, try them on and select
the best one.
She said the bride should plan to be in the store
for about an hour.
For Montana weddings, Porter said the trend con-
tinues to be lace dresses.
“Montana is all about the lace,” Porter said. “Lace
and boots.”
As for color, Porter said Montana weddings “seem
to be 99 percent ivory.”
By next year, Porter said she expects to see more
high-low gowns (short in front, longer in back) so
that brides can show off their boots.
No matter what style of dress the bride is after,
Porter said it is important to plan ahead and start
shopping early.
“I would say start at least six months prior to the
wedding,” Porter said. “It takes at least three months
if you’re going to order one in.”
B A X T E RT H E
KATIE HANSELLE V E N T C O O R D I N A T O R
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C R E A T I N G T I M E L E S S
M E M O R I E S
Socials, Dinners & Weddings
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to Impress
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“There really is a science to fitting
men,” Porter said. “You have to
know what you’re doing.”
With a variety of different styles
and fits, accessories and colors, Por-
ter said when it comes to selecting
groom attire, there are a number of
choices to make.
One of the main considerations
is color. As with the ladies, Porter
said it is best for the groom to try on
some different suits. For grooms, she
also recommends planning about
an hour and trying on different
styles and colors.
This year in Montana, Porter said
heather gray, charcoal gray, slate
blue and tan have been popular
colors for suits.
“You still get the traditional guy
that wants black,” Porter said. “If
you’re doing an evening wedding or
a really formal wedding, I think the
black is nice.”
According to Porter, “bow ties are
back” and suspenders and pants
without pleats are also in this year.
Additionally, she said more grooms
are selecting a slim fit.
Porter said when selecting a suit,
it’s important that it not clash with the
bride’s gown. She recommends bring-
ing in a photo of the dress to ensure
the suit includes the right colors.
She also suggests giving the
groom one distinguishing feature
– something as simple as a differ-
ent colored pocket square or a vest
instead of suspenders. She said this
will allow the groom to stand out
from the groomsmen.
For any fitting, whether it be bride
and groom or bridesmaids and
groomsmen, Porter said it is essen-
tial that each person be measured
by a professional. This will help
reduce the chance of someone in
the wedding party ending up in the
wrong size.
W hile the bride may spend a considerable amount of time deciding on and acquiring the perfect wedding dress,
the groom’s job of selecting a suit is typi-cally a quicker task. However, according to Porter, it’s not necessarily easier.
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" There really is a science to fitting men."
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The wedding spotlight
casts its beam directly
on the bride.
She’s been dreaming
of this day for as long
as she could remember.
So she takes the reins in
planning, in coordinat-
ing, in pulling off the
day of her dreams.
But it takes two to tan-
go. And grooms play an
equally important role in
pulling off a wedding to
remember.
Here are some tips for
the grooms to help make
their wedding day the
best it can be.
Take an active part in the planning It’s easy to get lost in the shuffle
of what the bride’s wishes when it
comes to wedding planning. But the
day is about both of you! Take the
time to give your input on everything
– from the location and the number of
guests, to the reception food and the
color scheme. Your wedding will be
more meaningful to you if you take
an active role in planning.
Spend some time on your look Your bride has already spent a big
chunk of change on her dress. Add
in help with hair, with makeup and
with accessories and she has gone
the extra mile to look glamorous for
your big day. Don’t be afraid to do
the same. Get a professional shave
and hairstyle. Try a manicure and a
facial. Get a teeth whitening.
In the same vein, take an active
part in helping your groomsmen look
their best.
Picking the right outfit What do you want to wear on
one of the most important days of
your life? That question can be quite
daunting. But there are a few things
you can keep in mind when coming
up with the best outfit for you and
your bride.
Whether you’re leaning toward ul-
tra-formal or wanting a more casual
look, there are many options, ranging
from a standard tux to a sport jacket
and slacks. No matter what route you
go, however, keep it tasteful. Wed-
ding photos last a lifetime.
Choosing the right crew Who do you want standing by your
side as you take your vows? Choos-
ing groomsmen can be a daunting
task. Many wedding blogs suggest
making your decision at least 10
months in advance of your big day.
Go with those you know. Brothers,
old friends, your fiancé’s brothers,
cousins or nephews – all are safe bets
to be by your side.
Once you’ve decided on your
crew, put them in nice suits and
given them the “groomsmen” label,
what comes next?
Have a talk with your groomsmen
about your expectations – for their
look, for their role in your wedding,
for their responsibilities throughout
the celebration and expectations of
their behavior.
Keep a checklist The wedding day has arrived. That
means there are dozens of things to
do. Do you know what time photos
will be? How about what you need to
pick up on your way to your wedding
venue? Did you remember to put on
all the pieces of your tux? Creating a
list will help you remember every last
detail to make sure the day runs as
smoothly as possible.
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fully catered
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Food trucks In the last year, Bozeman has seen an
influx of food trucks serving a vast array
of dishes. From Cambodian and tacos,
to artisan pizzas and hamburgers, one
option wedding parties are choosing
more often to is have mobile food op-
tions come to them.
When picking the right food truck for
your wedding, there are a few things
to consider.
Keep in mind what season your wed-
ding is. With food trucks, wedding guests
will be standing in line to get their
dinner. Speaking of lines, think about
the size of your reception when deciding
whether or not to have a food truck. Lines
will move slower with food trucks than
with other reception food options.
And don’t just think of the menu when
choosing the right food truck for your
wedding. Take into consideration your
décor and your theme and pick a truck
that will fit in.
Potlucks Do you have some phenomenal cooks
on the invite list for your wedding?
A family-style potluck reception is an
option that is right up your alley.
Before asking your guests to be chefs
for the day, consider if a potluck wed-
ding is practical for your gathering. It’s
simple for guests who are coming from
nearby to bring a dish. But if your guest
list includes many out-of-state visitors, a
potluck reception might not be realistic.
Have a theme for your dinner.
Whether it’s a home-style barbecue or
an Italian feast, give your guests some
direction when asking them to pitch in
with food.
And be organized. Be sure to commu-
nicate with guests who will bring what
so you don’t get duplicate dishes.
The vows have been said. The knot has been tied. The union has been sealed with a kiss.
Now it’s time to party!
But what are you going to feed your hungry loved ones who are celebrat-ing your special day with you?
Here is a look at some of the options for reception food fare.
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Fully catered There is a long list of items to keep in
mind when choosing the best caterer for
your wedding.
Get some background on the caterer. In
addition to what styles of food they offer,
find out how long they’ve been in business,
what their wedding experience is and if
they help with any other parts of the wed-
ding, like event design.
It’s also wise to know if caterers can ac-
commodate any guests who might have
dietary restrictions, like food allergies or
preferences.
Also ask caterers if they handle rental
equipment, such as tables and chairs, and
what their policy is on after-dinner cleanup.
Book early. Whether you’re going with
hors d’oeuvres, a buffet or a sit down din-
ner, or whether you want full or partial ser-
vice from your caterer, whether there will
be 50 people or 500, lock down your caterer
as soon as possible.
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Elle Fine of Elle’s Belles Bak-
ery in Bozeman sees it all.
Each year, trends flow back
and forth, from rustic elegant
cakes to fondant cakes to
full dessert tables. Lately,
Fine has seen a lot of people
return to the idea of having
one big cake. Edible sequins
and painted cakes are also
having a moment, and Fine
doesn’t see them going away
anytime soon. Also popular
are cakes that have an earthy
elegance with leaves and
fresh herbs as décor.
Alternative ideas are also
popular. S’mores bars are
popular. On hot summer days,
some people opt for gourmet
popsicles. Others ask for their
family recipes to be recreated
for the dessert table.
Fine specializes in the
unique. She’s baked cakes
that look like a raft, a trout
and a tree trunk. She’s cre-
ated a Game of Thrones cake
and several that incorporate
other themes.
Another dessert option is
the groom’s cake.
“Grooms cakes are cool in
that they can show the per-
sonality of the groom or the
couple together,” Fine said.
She’s baked grooms’ cakes
that resemble dead deer and
big horn sheep skulls, sports
themed golf and football
cakes, one that looked like a
jet and another that had an
Angry Birds theme.
Another idea is having a
second round of desserts later
in the night. With dancing
and other activities at wed-
ding receptions, people often
grow hungry again later in
the evening. Fine suggests
doing a small course later in
the night and including min-
iature desserts.
Fine’s advice for choosing
the perfect desserts: ask for
what you want.
“Don’t be afraid to say this is
my dream cake, this is what I
want,” she said. “I think there
are so many beautiful options
out there, and so many things
people can do.”
SomEThinG SwEET
From full bars dedicated to the sweet
tooth to traditional tiered cakes, a
dizzying array of desserts awaits
soon to be bride and grooms.
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Beauty & waRdRoBe
Ballet slippers or flipflops
Blotting papers
Bobby pins
Breath mints
Buttons to match the ones on your dress
Compact steamer
Contact lenses (spares)
Curling iron
Dental floss
Deodorant
Earring backs
Eye-makeup remover
Face powder
Lint brush
Lipstick/lipgloss
Nail glue/polish
Panty hose
Perfume
Small sewing kit with safety pins
Stain remover wipes tissues
White chalk to disguise dress stains
White gaffer’s tape (if you need to patch tears in your dress)
misc
Aspirin
Backup Ipod/Ipad/ chargers!
Bandages
Cell phone and charger
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wEddinG hAiR idEASBad hair days. We’ve all had them. Those dreaded days where no matter how much you brush, curl, tease and spray, nothing can make your hair look right. They are unwelcome on any regular day of the week and are one of the last things a bride wants to deal with on her wedding day.
With a bit of preparation however, and some help from a stylist, the dreaded bad hair day does not have to make an appearance at your wedding.
According to Katie Wing, owner of The Loft Spa in Bozeman, “it’s really important to start planning early.” She recommends planning the wedding day hairstyle at least three months in advance and meet-ing with a stylist for a trial run.
“The trial runs gives you the opportunity to go through the look and see what’s working and what might need to be changed for the day of,” Wing said.
She suggests that brides bring “as much inspira-tion as they’re able to provide for us” to the trial run, including photos of the dress and any poten-tial hairstyles as well as the veil, tiara or any other headpiece. Veils and other headpieces should also be brought in on the day of the wedding.
For brides who aren’t quite sure what look they hope to achieve, Wing suggests looking at images online and in magazines to get some inspiration and to discover current trends.
In Montana, Wing said brides typically go for a pol-ished, but loose, romantic style, though “it’s really indi-vidual to each bride and the look they are going for.”
“We see more loose styles and a lot of advanced braiding techniques,” Wing said. “Montana brides typically go for a look that is true to themselves, romantic and playful.”
In fact, Wing said that is the key for any bride to achieving the best wedding day hairstyle.
“Find a look that’s slightly out of your comfort zone, but that is true to yourself,” Wing said. “It’s your special day, so you should go a little bit fancy, but always stay true to who you are.”
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Montana is known for its outdoor activities. From fish-ing and rafting to hiking and skiing, it’s no wonder that visitors to the “The Last Best Place” want to get out and see what this state has to offer.
AdvEnTuRES in ThE BiG SKy
Out-of-state wedding guests are no excep-
tion. Although the main purpose of their
visit may be to celebrate the marriage of a
friend or loved one, chances are, they want
to get outside and explore. And depending
on the number of events surrounding the
big day, there is often plenty of down time
that will need to be filled.
To help guests plan activities before
(and in some cases, after) the big day, Ab-
bey Cook, event coordinator and manag-
er for Icing on the Cake Events, suggests
that the bride and groom provide guests
with a list of activities. The list should
include information for each activity
including hours, cost, who to call for more
information, the website (if available) and
transportation options. The list should
include a variety of activities to accom-
modate guests of all ages.
Cook said another option is for the
bride and groom to plan a group activity
with their guests.
“I’ve had bridal parties do a coordinated
hike on the day of their wedding,” Cook said.
As with activity lists, for group outings,
Cook said it is important to consider the
guests. She said it is important to ensure
the planned activity is not only something
the bride and groom want to do, but also
that it is suitable for everyone who plans
to join in.
According to Cook, some popular activi-
ties that couples recommend or partici-
pate in with their guests include kayak-
ing, hiking, zip lining, rafting, fly fishing,
museum visits, whiskey tasting, shopping
at farmers’ markets or traveling to Yellow-
stone National Park.
“I’ve seen a lot of different styles in
choices of activities,” Cook said.
“Everything from the most epic – ice
climbing – down to learning to fly fish
on the Yellowstone.”
No matter what the plans entail, Cook
said it is important that guests have time
to get settled in before activities start.
“Just be considerate of your guests
needs and wants and give them a couple
of hours to get settled in,” Cook said.
For more activity ideas in your area, visit your local chamber of commerce.
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It was that bridge that separated the Kappa Sigma fraternity house
where James lived at the University of California, Irvine from the
Delta Gamma house, which Rachel was moving into when James
first remembers seeing her.
James says it was fate and convenience that strengthened their
friendship and led to what would be a beautiful relationship.
In the years that followed, Rachel and James learned the impor-
tance of frequent dates, laughter, respect and support for one another.
They also learned some fabulous dance moves, according to James.
James moved to Bozeman when he decided to go back to school,
and Rachel later joined him. While neither ever thought they would
end up in Montana, they soon came to love it and feel lucky each
day to be living in such a beautiful place.
Over the Christmas 2013 holiday, the couple drove to California
to visit family, taking with them their new addition, a black lab
named Deacon.
Dec. 22, 2013 is a day Rachel will never forget.
“We had just finished up eating breakfast with James’ family and
we were headed back to Half Moon Bay. James was not nervous at
all and I would have never guessed what the rest of the day had in
store for us. To tell you exactly how ‘normal’ he was in the car ride
over, he cut me off from radio duty and was making fun of my loud
hip hop music. I definitely had no idea that that there was a dia-
mond ring sitting under his car seat wrapped in a big sweatshirt.
When we got to the beach, again, it was just a normal, but perfect
day. I remember staring at the ocean and feeling him pull on my
arm a little bit and when I turned around, he was on one knee. Of
course I said yes! My family was close by and it was the perfect pro-
posal with the most perfect ring.”
James jokes that he probably kept the U.S. Postal Service in busi-
ness with the amount of times the engagement ring was shipped.
With the diamond coming from his uncle in Cleveland and the set-
ting from Bozeman, the ring traveled across country several times
before landing on Rachel’s finger.
While Rachel voiced her dislike of James’s go-to outfit of blue
jeans and running shoes early on in their relationship, James
points out that they were both wearing jeans and running shoes on
the day he proposed.
The couple is planning an upcoming wedding.
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In today’s world of digital technology and
social media, having a photo booth at your
wedding reception can mean more than a
traditional booth that produces photostrips
showcasing three or four poses.
Professional photo booth companies are
widening their portfolios to offer cutting-
edge technologies like “green screening,”
instant uploads to social media and live
slideshows.
Other concepts gaining popularity involve
creative use of video. Guests can take a
short, silly video that is made into a printed
action flipbook in minutes. Animated GIFs
are also trending. These are short video
loops that guests create and upload to so-
cial media for the bride and groom.
Other booth technologies involve super-
imposing guests in front of a funny, virtual
backdrop that matches your event’s theme.
Interactive touchscreen kiosks are another
offering allowing guests to upload photo-
strips or individual poses directly to Face-
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is dispersed across your wedding venue,
images from the photo booth can be project-
ed remotely to a distant location such as a
patio or upper level.
Of course, some couples stick with the
classic photo booth that prints long, skinny,
old school photostrips. Not only do guests
love the instant keepsake, but there is some-
thing magical and timeless about pulling
the curtain to strike a pose.
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For some couples, having a faith leader or judge officiate isn't their style
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He met the couple while working in
Yellowstone National Park. He shared
dinners, hiking trips and other adven-
tures with them as their love grew. So
when it came time to find someone to
officiate their wedding, they asked him.
For some couples, having a faith
leader or judge officiate isn’t their style.
So they are opting to have a friend or
someone close to them perform the
wedding ceremony.
Wong has now performed ceremonies
for two sets of friends – one in Duluth,
Minn. and the other in Bozeman.
While he never thought he would of-
ficiate a wedding ceremony, Wong soon
learned that it’s something anyone can do.
“If you’re lucky enough to have your
good friends ask you, you’re right for
the job,” he said.
He researched the topic online. He
was ordained through the Universal
Life Church. It was free to register, but
this credentials cost around $30.
There are several other online min-
istries that will help you through the
process of becoming ordained. Wong
suggests researching ministries to find
one that is right for you.
It’s also important to check state
and county offices during the process
because restrictions vary by place. In
Duluth, Wong had to present his cer-
tificate from the Universal Life Church
at the county courthouse. That was not
required for the wedding he officiated
in Gallatin County.
The couples also put it in Wong’s
hands to find the ceremony. He
searched in books and on the Internet
until he found one that he felt was
applicable to the couple. He took the
basic outline of the ceremony and per-
sonalized it.
The result was a beautiful and unique
ceremony.
For Wong, it’s a personal experience.
He said he wouldn’t feel comfortable
officiating for just anyone and he
wouldn’t do it for money.
“It definitely felt natural marrying
those two couples,” he said.
Having a friend officiate
Sam Wong never thought he would lead a wedding ceremony, but when a couple of his friends started talking
about getting married, the topic came up.
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He spent the evening thinking about
talking to her. Later, he got up from his
seat and when he came back, there she
was sitting at the table next to his. They
struck up a conversation and agreed to
go on a date.
Their first date was in November 2008
to a Ladies United for the Preservation
of Endangered Cocktails gathering,
a fundraiser for a women’s veterans
organization. The theme was 1940-50s
and Brian remembers Cierra going “all
out,” fixing her hair in victory rolls.
Both were going to school in Boston
at the time. When Brian graduated
in May 2009 and moved to Washing-
ton D.C., Cierra still had a year left
in school, so the couple maintained a
long distance relationship until Cierra
graduated a year later and moved to
D.C. too.
In October 2011, the couple moved to
Pittsburgh where Brian grew up. It was
during that move the Cierra says she
knew Brian was the one.
In early 2012, the couple put a down
payment on a house. It was in front of
that house where Brian would later get
down on one knee and propose.
The engagement ring was custom-
made with three diamonds: Brian’s
great grandmother’s engagement
stone, his grandmother’s engagement
stone and a new one.
Cierra, who grew up in Kalispell,
knew she wanted to get married in
Montana.
They invited 115 guests to take part
in their “relaxed Montana wedding,”
which was held at a vacation rental
home in Bigfork.
Sharing Montana with their friends
and family, some who had never been
to the Treasure State, was one of the
most memorable parts of the wedding.
Some of the guests spent a week at the
vacation rental and explored the area.
The ceremony was held in the back-
yard of the vacation rental.
Brian surprised Cierra by having her
favorite cupcakes overnighted from
D.C. A cookie table, a Pennsylvania
tradition, included treats made by fam-
ily members.
A friend set off fireworks and the
couple and their guests danced and
celebrated until 3 a.m.
“I couldn’t imagine getting married
anywhere else,” Cierra said.
Brian & cierraCierra first caught Brian’s eye the night she walked into a Boston bar with a group of friends.
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Two years later, at the same retreat, I
saw Christina again and knew that she
was the woman I was going to marry.
After the retreat, I white-knuckled it
home to Bozeman where I quit my job
then drove to Vancouver, Canada to
see Christina.
I got there on a Sunday and we kissed
for the first time. On Monday, I told her that
I loved her and she reciprocated.
On Tuesday, I proposed and she said yes.
On Wednesday, she jokingly said we
should just get married right then, and I
un-jokingly said of course we should. That
same day we bought rings and on the fol-
lowing Sunday, a week after my arrival,
we were married in the backyard of a mar-
riage commissioner’s condo. It was the first
of what would be three weddings.
This year, we made the pilgrimage to
New Mexico, now as man and wife, and
were married for the second time in a tra-
ditional Sikh ceremony.
For our third wedding, close family friends
were gracious enough to host us on their
beautiful property in the Gallatin Valley.
Friends and family members made the
trip from Mexico, Canada and destinations
across the United States.
It was important for us to have a wedding
that celebrated our loved ones. We wanted
to include everyone in the ceremony in
some way, and we wanted to keep the cer-
emony short and sweet, but very personal.
The most touching part of the whole day
for me was when Christina left my side
at the altar, because she had supposedly
forgotten her vows, only to walk over to the
microphone and start singing “At Last” by
Etta James. What was so touching and so
incredibly special about the song was that
she had conquered her fear of singing in
front of others just to share this with me on
our wedding day.
With yoga being such an important part
of our union, it was crucial that we conduct
a group meditation and blessing. The med-
itation we chose is made stronger when
practiced on the full moon, and to make it
even more sublime (unbeknownst to us) our
wedding occurred on the super moon.
Though we originally intended for this
wedding to be more of a party, the ceremo-
ny ended up being our favorite part of the
wedding, and something that will endure
in our hearts.
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When I saw Jill, I knew she was spe-
cial. I had heard about her when I first
arrived to Yellowstone as an employee
in 2006. All I knew was that she was
gorgeous and from Michigan. When she
came for a visit, I was excited to finally
meet this "gorgeous" girl from Michigan,
but at the same time reminded myself
throughout the night to act cool.
I saw her for the first time standing
in the doorway of the Lake Employee
Pub. Seeing her changed everything.
We were introduced by a mutual friend.
I kept my distance and "acted cool,"
knowing our paths would cross again.
After that weekend, she decided to
spend another summer in the park. She
moved in next door to me and worked
the same job and shifts with me for the
rest of the summer. We quickly became
friends. We walked to and from work
together every day. We backpacked
on the weekends and talked for hours
under the stars.
In August of that summer we decided
to officially start dating. Two weeks
later, I told her I loved her for the first
time. We've been together ever since.
Eventually, there came a point where
we had get serious about life and leave
Yellowstone. We moved to Denver with
a goal of moving back to the Yellow-
stone area, preferably Bozeman at some
point down the road. We landed jobs
and built our resumes over the next five
years, while frequenting Yellowstone
and Bozeman on vacation, until we
finally had to get back to the mountains
of Yellowstone that brought us together.
We moved to Bozeman in the spring of
2012. That fall, at a National Forest Ser-
vice cabin in the company of some of our
closest friends, I asked Jill to marry me.
We decided to have our wedding in
Montana for several reasons, but I think
more than anything we decided to have
it here because it represents all of the
things that brought us together.
We're both from Michigan, and a very
large percentage of our family and
friends live in the Midwest. We thought,
why not give them a reason to come
here and experience our love affair
with this great state and tie our favorite
things into the entire weekend. It's home.
Jill & adam
I 'll never forget the first time I met Jill. It was 2006, my first summer in Yellowstone National Park and my first time west of the Mississippi River. The guy responsible for my apply-ing and moving to YNP told me it would change my life.
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Marriage licenses can be
obtained at Montana county
courthouses.
From the date of applica-
tion, you have 180 days in which to use it. A license is valid in any county in Mon-tana, but not in another state or country.
When you go to apply for a license, don’t forget to bring:
Both the bride and groom.
A valid form of identification (driver’s
license, passport or birth certificate).
If either person was previously married,
the name of the ex-spouse as well as the
date of divorce or death, which must be
written on the application. A dissolution
decree or death certificate are not required.
$53 cash. Checks, debit cards and credit
cards are not accepted.
Out-of-state applicants who can’t appear
at the Clerk of District Court’s Office before
the ceremony can fill out a Montana Mar-
riage Application before a clerk of district
court or notary public in another state.
After the application is complete, paper-
work and the $53 license fee can be sent
to the courthouse in the county where the
wedding is being held.
after the license is obtained, a marriage can be solemnized by:
Clergy• Judge or retired judge of a cour t of record• Public of ficial with power • to solemnize marriage
Mayor• City judge or justice of the peace• Tribal judge•
After the ceremony, the person who
performed the ceremony must return the
license to the clerk of district court’s office
within 30 days. Once it is returned to the
couple, the license can be used as proof of
name change with Social Security and for
your driver’s license and for other identifi-
cation needs.
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annOunCeMentSSubmit your announcements online at milestones.
bozemandailychronicle.com. Announcements are
$95 and include a photo. Be sure to spell all first and
last names correctly; we will print them as they ap-
pear. Announcements are limited to 150 words.
To submit your announcement in person, stop by
the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Forms are available
at the front desk. Drop off your announcement, pay-
ment and a clear photo (300 dpi) by Wednesday at
5 p.m. to ensure it appears in the upcoming Sunday
paper. Photos may be picked up after your
announcement is printed.
Announcements are printed in the Bozeman Daily
Chronicle and will be included in the Milestones sec-
tion of the Chronicle website.
The Chronicle reserves editorial discretion over all
submissions.
S U B M I S S I O N G U I D E L I N E S :
When writing engagement announcements, please include:
The first and last name of both the bride- and groom-to-be•The first and last name of the person announcing the engage-•ment and his or her relationship to the coupleThe city of residence for both the bride- and groom-to-be•The first and last names of the parents of the bride- and groom-•to -be and their cities of residenceThe wedding date (if known).•Also, be sure to include the name of the photographer if you •are submit ting a professional photo.
When writing wedding announcements, please include:
The first and last name of the bride and groom•The couple’s cit y of residence•The date of the wedding•The location of the wedding•The name of the wedding of ficiant•The location of the reception•The names of the parents of both the bride and the groom.•Also, be sure to include the name of the photographer if you •are submit ting a professional photo.
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Small-scale receptions Receptions don’t have to
include catered sit-down dinners
with a 10-piece band. They can
be as big or as small as you want.
For a smaller, less expensive
option, try an afternoon tea,
perfect for following morning
or early afternoon weddings,
that features different varieties
of hot teas as well as cham-
pagne, and finger-food like
sandwiches, tarts and cake.
For evening weddings, host a
champagne and cake reception,
or a cocktail party, both of which
tend to be more relaxed than
a larger reception. They don’t
require seating charts.
Buffet-style and formal sit-down dinners A formal sit-down dinner is
a classic and elegant reception
style that treats your guests to
several plated courses.
While sit-down dinners have
their perks, buffet-style recep-
tions offer guests a little more
flexibility than a formal dinner.
When you eliminate waiters
and waitresses, guests are al-
lowed to mix and mingle more.
And for guests who come with
a bit more of an appetite, they
can hop up and get seconds
any time they want.
A way to get the best of
both worlds is to include a
cocktail party buffet prior to a
sit-down dinner.
Music Do you have a favorite local
band that you want to serenade
you and your guests? Or maybe
you’d like a DJ who can play
all the tunes you know will get
your guests out of their chairs
and onto the dance floor.
Aside from personal taste,
consider your reception venue.
Does it have the capacity to
outfit an entire band? Maybe
a string quartet is more your
style. Or a DJ who can pick the
tunes for you.
Other less expensive options
include compiling your own
playlist of music for both ambi-
ance and dancing.
You’re
officially
Mr. & Mrs.
Time to
kick up
your
heels!
W edding receptions can be the most
memorable part of the night for your
wedding guests. But what style fits your
tastes best? Here are some things to keep in mind
while planning your perfect reception.
reception StyLeS
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A few years later, a great opportunity
took us to Chicago. Though we knew we
would miss our Montana family, it was
time for a change and we knew that we
would always be welcomed back.
Will proposed to me at sunset on a
California beach while we were on
vacation. I knew we would get married
someday, but I was completely surprised
and overjoyed.
We both agreed the only place that felt
right for our wedding was Bozeman.
The next year was a whirlwind, and as
if wedding planning wasn’t a big enough
job, we also welcomed an awesome little
boy to our family.
Will and I had similar visions for our
wedding and we both agreed that we
wanted it to be casual and incorporate
our shared appreciation for history with
a vintage style.
Bozeman’s Story Mansion was the
perfect setting. Everything about the
mansion was exactly what we were
looking for, with its sweeping lawn for
our ceremony to the historic interior for
our reception.
The weather was perfect on Aug. 31,
2013 and together with our 9-month old
son, we read the vows we had written for
each other.
Afterward, we enjoyed cocktail hour
on the mansion’s porch. For dinner,
guests were served a buffet of dill salm-
on, herbed flank steak and roasted Brus-
sels sprouts. For dessert we opted for an
assortment of pies from Elle’s Belles. Not
only had one of Elle’s cookies started our
first conversation, but we thought pies
would look beautiful and bring a vintage
feel to the dessert table.
Decorations were simple with brightly
colored wild flowers, milk glass and hob-
nail vases and vintage spice tins.
In the year leading up to our wed-
ding, Will and I had a great time looking
in thrift stores for old wedding photos,
which we placed on tables. There were
photos from the ‘60s that had hilarious
hairstyles and haunting photos from the
‘20s. Though we didn’t know the people
in the pictures, the common thread was
that we were all embarking on the same
journey: marriage.
With family all over the country and a
home in Chicago, we could have gotten
married anywhere, but Bozeman was the
only place that felt right for us.
cammie & Will
W ill and I met during a typical Bozeman summer
filled with floating the Madison, Music on Main
and camping at Hyalite. He worked at a burger
place on Main Street and I delivered food. We
sparked a conversation about which Elle’s Belles cookie is the
best and both agreed on snickerdoodle.
In Cammie’s Words,
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