Lena and Emily met in middle school in Kalispell, MT and immediately bonded over their love of outdoor adventure. They have been rock climbing (even did the grand Teton!), mountain biking, hiking, paddling, and skiing big mountain together for over 15 years! They became even closer in high school choir, volleyball, student council, and IB classes. Emily is in the process of moving from Helena to Missoula, Montana where she will continue her superwoman job of public defending. From the bride: Emily has always been my rock. I've been able to count on her for literally anything. From playing in the mountains after school, to being by my side on the big day, she's been apart of my life and made it better in SO many ways. She knows how to put a smile on my face with a good batch of peanut butter cookies and to get me outside on a rainy day. She has helped me process countless relationships, shown me how to be kind to others ALL of the time, and all the while being a strong, intelligent woman I am honored to call my best friend. I wouldn't be who I am without Emily.

Teresa and Lena met in Veterinary School at Colorado State University. They connected over their love of the outdoors. They spent time rock climbing, back country skiing, talking about boys, mountain biking, and fly fishing in Colorado whenever they weren't studying their brains out. Teresa now lives in Revelstoke, Canada with her husband Kareem and young one Emi. From the bride: Teresa! You are my girl. Seriously though, you have been my support through SO much and have shown me how important it is to take time to reflect and look inward. We grew, became colleagues and doctors together, and even managed to still have each others back after it all. You have made me a better person by showing me how to navigate relationships in a positive way. I am so happy you will be by my side on June 24th. Love you!

Rachel and Lena met on craigslist when they were both looking for roommates in 2018. Turns out they were both veterinarians! They connected over their love of animals, deep conversations, and getting outside. Rachel now lives in Columbia Falls, MT with her dog Huey and two cats Margo and Ruth. She works as a veterinarian in Kila, MT. From the bride: Rachel! I am so happy you will be by my side for this big day. You know how to boost me up and feel like a million bucks, for real. I am so thankful for you. You are such a loving person and love your people 200%. I am so glad you responded to my craigslist add what feels like forever ago, you really are a HUGE part of my life.

Sarah and Lena met in 2018 through a mutual friend and have been doing yoga, going rafting, on dog walks, and supporting each other ever since. Sarah lives in Columbia Falls, MT with her dog Clancy and boyfriend Noah in the cutest little home. From the bride: Sarah, Sarah, Sarah. Oh man have we experienced a lot of emotions, memories, and growth together. Through that, I feel like we have a strong bond that can never be broken. You have showed me how to be kind when you don't think you can, and how a conversation can be therapeutic and uplifting without solving all of the world problems. You have reminded me that creating is a part of what makes me, me even if I don't do it every day. If I need a good talk, you're my girl to go on a dog walk with or call. So thankful to have you by my side.

Natalie and Lena met in second grade - about 23 years ago! They bonded over painting nails, skinny dipping in foys lake, making bracelets, creating forts on treasure island, going to camp at FLBC, and talking about boys. Their bond grew stronger in IB classes, volleyball, and getting outside with adventure club in high school. They both went to undergraduate school at Montana State University in Bozeman and spent hours studying chemistry, physics, and biology at coffee shops together. Natalie is finishing up her anesthesia residency in Texas with her sweet son Sam, and hopes to be back in Montana soon. From the Bride: NAAAATTTTTYY! The day is here. The day we have talked about and imagined forever. I have found my person and you will be by my side. I'm not crying, I'm not crying. Okay we both are. This is crazy. But I love you more than you know and treasure our friendship soooo much. Let's have some fun!

Paige and Lena met potting plants at a plant nursery during a high school summer job! Since then, they have spent many hours in the mountains and desert trail running, hiking, skiing, and rock climbing. They were roommates for a few years in Bozeman while they attended Montana State University and spent many hours studying together in the wee hours of the night. Paige now lives in her new home outside of Bozeman with her boyfriend Ryan and works at her dream job as a fisheries biologist in town. From the bride: Paigey, Paige. You have left such an impression on my heart. I couldn't imagine going through this day without you by my side. From climbing together, crying about boys on the ground together, learning to cook together, trying to learn biostatistics and biochem together, we have experienced so much life with one another and I couldn't have been more lucky for it to of been with you. You are such a genuine human, yet also know how to "say it how it is" when it's needed ;) Love you so much Paige!

Cristine and Lena met in middle school in Kalispell, MT and connected over their love of music, and rock climbing. Their bond grew stronger when they spent many hours in choir, harmonizing playing guitar, donna dance parties, IB classes, and speech and debate. Cristine, her husband Josh and young one Jasper live in Kalispell, MT. From the bride: Cristiiiiiiiiiine. It's here, I'm getting married! I am so blessed to have a friend that has been there for me like you have been. You are such a sweet, kind, women. Playing music with you has always been soooo therapeutic and has formed a bond between us that will last a lifetime. I'm so happy to have you by my side through it all. Love you!