Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Some (okay all) of you have wondered why Montana!? Neither one of us are from Montana nor have we spent very much time there. Well, in the little wedding planning that we started doing we realized quickly what our hearts and visions were for a wedding, for OUR wedding. Weddings can be so easily made up of beautiful decorations, events, and tedious details that it can start to become overwhelming and you wonder how you even got to that point! Now don't get me wrong, those types of weddings are incredible, but it wasn't "us" and we knew we would soon be lost in an event instead of our wedding! So one night when I (Elizabeth) couldn't sleep I started googling images of one of my most favorite places on Earth- Montana. There is something incredibly peaceful and simple, yet magical and breathtaking about those mountains. I knew right then that Montana was where my dream wedding to be, except no one else knew it yet! At that moment I didn't have a care in the world about the decorations, the food, the music, or what unknown detail could go wrong, I knew my heart was with James in those mountains &amp; meadows in Montana. By morning I had found a venue and was giddy to talk to my fiance about it. The next morning I told James all about my new idea. We talked about the pros and cons, the challenges and thrills, and everything in between. After processing what this would mean, we both felt so much peace, joy, and excitement about our new wedding adventure in Montana!Though James and I are both ecstatic to have our dream wedding in the beautiful quaint mountains of Montana, we could not imagine it without our family and friends. We hope each one of you will be there, if not in person, than in spirit and in your prayers. You have helped to shape and mold us into the people we are today. You hold such a special place in our hearts and we love you! Thank you for all your support and love for us over the years and for always being there for us. WE ARE GETTING MARRIED! Now lets CELEBRATE!!

Our Wedding Story

Our Story

Details

My sister, best friend, and better half for life!

Mary Cochran

Justin Andrews

The Tiger to my Cat Bones. The laughter to my jokes. The partner to my crimes.  The co-mother of our 3 cat-hildren.  The friend of all friends. 

Raychel Potter

Jeff Jones

Travis Lanham

Wendi Hutchenson

Danielle Ames

Andrew Phillips

Clint Fabiyanic

Jenna Dorian

Joy Mikel

Josh Barry

Hope Andrews

Colm Mulvehill

Jacob Midel

Cortney Potter

Shawna Sielert

Jonathan Simmons

David Ames

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

Kalispell/Glacier Park International Airport: Code- FCA: This airport is ~30 min from our cabins, the mountains, and the lake and ~1.5 hr from the venue.

Kalispell, MT, United States

The Venue is in St. Ignatius, but the family and bridal party will be staying in lodges ~2 hours North of the venue in Whitefish Wednesday-Friday nights. <a href="http://www.whitefishescapes.com/">http://www.whitefishescapes.com/</a> . Saturday night we are staying at Nine Pipes hotel closer to the venue. Rooms at Nine Pipes will be blocked out for guests for the wedding weekend. <a href="http://www.ninepipeslodge.com/">http://www.ninepipeslodge.com/</a> There are many other great options below if you prefer something different!*Whitefish/Kalispell (One airport location) (~1.5 hrs North of the venue and close to our cabins)<a href="https://www.redlion.com/Kalispell"> https://www.redlion.com/Kalispell</a>*Flathead Lake (In between airports at the lake) (~30 min North of venue and ~45 min South of our cabins) <a href="http://www.kwataqnuk.com/">http://www.kwataqnuk.com/ </a>*Missoula (Second airport location) (~45 min South of Venue and ~2 hrs South of our cabins) <a href="http://www.stonecreeklodgemt.com/">http://www.stonecreeklodgemt.com/</a>Always great choices in any city:<a href="https://www.vrbo.com/">https://www.vrbo.com/</a><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/">https://www.airbnb.com/</a>

St Ignatius, MT, United States

Missoula International Airport: Code- MSO: This airport is ~30 min South of the venue and ~2 hrs South of our cabins. This will be further out from the glacier mountains but nearby the city with a more happening nightlife!

Missoula, MT, United States

Rental cars are available at the airport or in the town area. If you need help with transportation please reach out to James or I for assistance if we haven't already spoken with you. Either way please send us a text, message, or email with your travel plans so we can make sure you are taken care of! We will have cars available for shuttles as needed.

Rental Cars

Travel

Absolutely gorgeous mountains, glacier lakes, and grassy meadows to frolic in!

Glacier National Park

Missoula and the surrounding areas have some amazing wineries &amp; breweries! Check out these websites for a jumping off point to some great ones.<a href="http://destinationmissoula.org/wineries">http://destinationmissoula.org/wineries</a> <a href="http://www.greatnorthernbrewing.com/">http://www.greatnorthernbrewing.com/</a> <a href="http://bigskybrew.com/">http://bigskybrew.com/</a>

Montana Brewery & Winery Tours

Technically located in Idaho, though Missoulian's claim it as their own. Unlike the 'pools' found at other hot springs in the area, Jerry Johnson is all natural all with three different and unique hot spring pools to choose from. Location: From Missoula, take Hwy 93 south to Hwy 12 west. There is a clear sign, although it is of the rustic forest service type, and parking on the right side of the road. Climb down the embankment, over the bridge, take a right on the very well padded trail for about a mile, and then pick a pool.

Jerry Johnson Hot Springs

With all the rivers and lakes you'll be sure to find a beautiful spot to paddle your board or other water adventures!Near Flathead Lake: <a href="http://basecampbigfork.com/">http://basecampbigfork.com/</a> <a href="http://www.flatheadraftco.com/">http://www.flatheadraftco.com/</a>

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, & More

The annual Oktoberfest with music, games, food, and drinks is happening in Whitefish the weekend of the wedding! Ich glaub mich knutscht ein Elch!

Whitefish Oktoberfest

This is a great website for all the happenings around the area.

Elizabeth & James

Elizabeth & James

Wedding Party