12-hour day+ 4 hours
An elopement in Whitefish, MT
6am - Getting ready pictures in the lakefront home that will double as the start to your honeymoon for the next few days
8am - An intimate first look at a scenic, woodsy spot close by
10am- Head to downtown Whitefish for some Mountain berry bowls & Montana Coffee Traders. So many fun opportunities for pictures & fun moments in this little mountain town!
1pm - Time to drive into the mountains, listen to music, & chat about your love story
3pm - Take a few hours to explore scenic locations & find the perfect intimate spot to exchange vows
5pm - Drive down the road to the campsite where you will start a little fire, play your favorite music & have your first dance
6pm - You are starving after such a fun-filled day of love! Share a pizza, takeout, specialty dinner, or whatever makes you two happiest
--The next day it's time for some honeymoon captures of the happy couple!
10am - After sleeping in we meet up for coffee and head to the lakeside for new adventures
11pm - Start the day with paddle boarding on Flathead lake & some adorable photos in the water/ on the beach
1pm - Picnic by the water & a final celebration before I head out and let you finish your honeymoon

12-hour day
a full wedding day
8:00 AM - Bride and groom preparation, including hair, makeup, and getting dressed
9:00 AM - First Look and Couples Portraits. The couple has a private moment for their first look followed by an intimate couples portrait session
10:00 AM - Wedding Party and Family Portraits
11:30 AM - Ceremony and Cocktail Hour. Ceremony proceedings, vows, and exchange of rings. Cocktail hour for guests to mingle and enjoy refreshments.
1:00 PM - Reception Venue and Decor Shots followed by candid guest pictures while everyone arrives at the reception.
2:30 PM - Reception Events and Speeches. The grand entrance of the couple and wedding party. The first dance, parent dances, and other special dances. Toasts and speeches by family and friends.
4:00 PM - Dinner and Socializing. Guests enjoy the meal and socialize.
6:00 PM - Dancing and Evening Entertainment. Cake cutting ceremony, an open dance floor for guests to enjoy, time to capture the energy and fun of the evening festivities
8:00 PM - Sunset or evening portraits of the couple, final moments of the reception captured, and then the special send off for the couple

8-hour day
An elopement in Whitefish, MT
10am - Getting ready pictures in the lakefront home that will double as the start to your honeymoon for the next few days
12pm - An intimate first look at a scenic, woodsy spot close by
12:30pm- Head to downtown Whitefish for some Mountain berry bowls & Montana Coffee Traders
2pm - Time to drive into the mountains, listen to music, & chat about your love story
3pm - Take a few hours to explore scenic locations & find the perfect intimate spot to exchange vows
4pm - Drive down the road to the campsite where you will start a little fire, play your favorite music & have your first dance
5pm - You are starving after such a fun filled day of love! Share a pizza, takeout, specialty dinner, or whatever makes you two happiest

It's your day
This is just an example of how time can be used for an elopement or intimate wedding. Each couple is different and your activities will be based around how you want to spend your wedding day! It is such a special day and I want to show you how easy it is to fill 8 or 12 hours with meaningful adventures. Feel free to reach out if you still have questions about what your day could look like in your elopement location.