{Featured Montana Bride Wedding} Mary + Derek

This couple dove headfirst into their DIY wedding.  From decorating the venue to the cakes and pies.  Mary, the bride, has a food blog, the kitchen paper, and she baked the cakes AND iced them in between doing her hair and makeup!  

Photography: Kacie Q Photography
Caterer: The Bountiful Table 
Dress: Allure Bridals from Eskay
Groom's Suit: Indochino (custom made!)
Band: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich 
Location: Lazy B
Interior of Barn: Decor by Mary and Derek
Cake's and Pies: Mary & family and friends (Mary was icing the cakes as she was getting ready)
Floral Arrangements: Created by the Mary and Derek
Officiant: Pete Dillon (Family friend)

{Montana Bride Vendor Spotlight} Elegant Perfect by Connie Walker

If you’re looking for the perfect wedding cake in Montana, then Elegant Perfections is the answer. We can create a custom wedding cake to fit your style and budget. We promise that you’ll get a cake that not only tastes amazing, but also one that will  be beyond your expectations and have your guests talking about it for years.

Starting with your personal consultation, we’ll work with you every step of the way to make sure you’re getting just what you want for your special day.

Connie has been in the restaurant business for over 20 years and is following her passion for Wedding cake designing and decorating.

She has been published in American Cake Magazine and Wedding Cake Magazine, United Kingdom, for western cake design. Connie is known for her western & elegant designs and decorating. She can custom design for each client a one-of-a-kind cake for that special day.

She has trained under Kathleen Lang who is well known around the world for her Lambeth design, Kathy Scott in blown sugar, casting and pulled sugar, Lucinda Larson the butter cream Deva, and Christine Finn from the United Kingdom.

1. What inspires me. 

In designing a wedding cake, Its the look on the bride and grooms face when they see their cake. I work hard on making sure its one of the happiest days of their life. I like seeing people smile.

2.What's my favorite place or thing about Montana.

Well I love getting up early and taking a road trip with my husband, we never have one place in mind  its just where ever we end up at the end of the day .Here in Montana we have so many place we can explore.   I don't think I can pick just one favorite place. 

3.My best advice for the Bride and Grooms. 

For a lasting and happy marriage always think of your spouse first in life changing  decisions you are faced with and how your decision will affect them.

Elegant Perfection

Simply Cake by Connie

Bozeman, Montana

406.570.2144

simplycakesbyconnie@gmail.com

www.elegantperfection.com

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{Montana Bride Featured E-Session} Sierra + Brandon

Photography by Loneman Photography

Location: Bozeman Montana

{Montana Bride Vendor Spotlight} Wildflower Gardens

Wildflower Gardens is a unique and stunning venue nestled under the Beartooth Mountains in Red Lodge, Montana. Our lush, green meadows, majestic mountain views and tumbling waterfalls make this the premier venue for your special occasion. Located just 40 minutes from Billings, Montana’s largest city, Wildflower Gardens is one of its closest mountain venues offering an unparalleled, outdoor setting and a newly built expansive barn for year-round events.

Wildflower Gardens is the regions premier wedding venue. No other venue in and around the greater Billings area offers year-round wedding packages complete with executive lodging and multiple wedding sites in a renowned Montana mountain setting. There is enough space and infrastructure on our property to hold 2 simultaneous and equally private weddings, something that hardly any other venue can claim, and our premier wedding barn and exclusive lodge offer features that rival even some of the classiest local resorts. Also, hosting a wedding design team whose work has been acclaimed in many national publications, the services and packages Wildflower Gardens has to offer are completely first-class and unmatched.

1. - What inspires you?

I gain inspiration from everything around me. Music, art, culture, everywhere you look you can find inspiration. I have spent most my life trying to be unique, but I found what makes me unique are my experiences and memories.

“Nothing of me is original. I am the combined effort of everyone I've ever known.” -Chuck Palahniuk

2.- What is your favorite place in or thing about Montana

I LOVE the Beartooth Mountains! There are some really incredible places in MT but this has to be one of my favorites. Endless waterfalls, lakes, hiking trails, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, fishing, these mountains have it all. I can never get enough of the adventures Montana has to offer. This is the place my husband and I fell in love and started a life together. This is where we said, “I DO.”

3. - What is your best piece of advice for the Montana Bride

Enjoy the season of being engaged, there is nothing like it. This is a fun and exciting time in your lives, be sure to appreciate it. Take a moment to realize it’s all about celebrating life with someone you love, and if you get stressed take a break. It will all come together just let all the little details go and hire amazing people to help pull the day together so you and your family can relax and enjoy the day.  

Wildflower Gardens Office
928 Broadwater Ave #208
Billings, Montana 59101

Phone #: 406.628.4933(4WED)

Website: wildflowermontana.com

Email: janine@wildflowermontana.com

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{Featured Montana Bride Wedding} Maggie + Steven

Steven and Maggie grew up a block away from each other, never knowing their destiny to one day be married.  Once high school began, Steven decided Maggie was the one but did not tell anyone for a few years. His heart set, he began working for Maggie’s Parents at their family business, a Marina on Big Horn Lake.  Over long summer days Maggie and Steven’s relationship grew and when both left for college, the distance made their hearts grow fonder. While home for holiday break, they had their first “real” date, watching what was to become their favorite movie, It’s a Wonderful Life.

 Steven proposed on Christmas Eve in 2011 in front of their beautiful tree, and the wedding planning began.  The most important aspect of the big day was getting all of their friends and family together. They exchanged vows at Saint Patrick Cathedral in Billings with the reception following at Zoo Montana. The couple arrived in style, driving over in Steven’s vintage 47’ Plymouth. 

 Since the couple both have extremely large families with tons of children, Zoo Montana was the perfect place to host the event. Their 400 + guests were able to enjoy the Zoo and see a variety of animals, Montana and otherwise, up close and personal. Lions, Tigers, and Peacocks… oh my!  And the perfect start to their life together as Mr. and Mrs. 

Photography: Cabel Noteboom Photography
Event Coordinator: Rosie Wathen (ceremony)  Donna Creek (reception)
Ceremony Venue: Saint Patrick Cathedral
Reception Venue: Zoo Montana
Location: Billings, MT
Florist: Evergreen IGA
Catering: Yellowstone Kelly’s
Cake: Evergreen IGA
Bar/Liquor: Tiny’s Tavern
Music: Prince Party Productions
Dress: Avant Bridal
Officiate: Father Fabian Fehring
Hair: Sarah Hope, Jen Mar Salon