Golden hour in the mountains provide plenty of opportunities for beautiful Montana wedding photographs!
Kori and Colin had an intimate mountain wedding at Rock Creek Resort in Red Lodge, Montana the weekend of October 12, 2019. Family is important to the couple, and they were wed in the company and love of their family next to Rock Creek. It was a day to be cherished, and the love present during the weekend did not go unnoticed. Almost every attendee made the trip to Red Lodge from the Bismark, ND area where the couple lives.
After getting ready at the resort, we headed into the mountains for a first look. Kori invited her soon to be husband to see her for the first time in the wedding dress by inviting him to turn around... which she did by planting a snowball on his back!
After a lot more fun and a few more photos, we made a quick stop at the Snow Creek Saloon, their favorite local bar, before heading back to the resort for the ceremony.
At five o’clock it was showtime! The ceremony was absolutely beautiful. You could feel the love and support from everyone in attendance as they read vows to each other and were married.
At the conclusion of the wedding ceremony, we had a little more time before sunset. We took advantage of the opportunity by heading back into the mountains for another round of photos during golden hour. During this session, we created photos to show the love they have for each other in the epic beauty of the mountains.
A NOTE FOR THOSE OF YOU PLANNING A MONTANA WEDDING:
Try to schedule at least a little time just before sunset for photography. The potential for beautifully dramatic images is exponentially greater than at any other time of the day. You will be happy that you made time for these striking shots!
We returned to the wedding reception just in time for dinner. The food was exquisite and helped fuel the guests for the remainder of the evening. The rest of the celebration was filled with many laughs, some homemade apple pie, a few Busch Lattes and a lot of dancing!
Now let’s enjoy some wedding photography!
The weather this time of year can be unpredictable at best. The weekend of the wedding, Red Lodge got hit by a storm that pushed all the way into ND, dropping 18 inches of snow in some places. This made attendance more difficult than desired… and that’s why I wanted to get some wedding images out as soon as possible so those who were unable to make it to Red Lodge are able to share in the celebration of love.
At this point, I would like to take a moment to thank the hard-working wedding vendors that helped make the day so special. It really was a dream team and everyone worked hard to make the day seamless. If you are still looking for the perfect vendors for your upcoming Red Lodge wedding the following all come HIGHLY recommended.
Wedding Venue: Rock Creek Resort - Red Lodge, MT
Catering: Rock Creek Resort
Wedding Planner: Better to Gather - Billings, MT
Event Design & Decor: Better to Gather
Officiant:: Patricia Clark Weddings - Billings, MT
Flowers: Mac’s Floral - Billings, MT
Dress: Bridal N' More - Bismarck, ND
DJ: Yo DJ Disc Jockeys - Billings, MT
Photographer: Zak Jokela Wedding Photography
Assistant Photographer: Trevan Hiersche
Looking for a Red Lodge Wedding Photographer?
Photographing beautiful love stories in the mountains of Montana is one of my favorite activities and I would shoot a wedding in Red Lodge every weekend if I had the chance! This is exactly why I don’t charge any travel fees to the area.
So, if you are planning a wedding in Red Lodge, be sure to reach out to me HERE and check availability for your wedding day.
