Show-stopping Flathead Lake Lodge Wedding, Montana – The Pre-Show

“To be young and in love
To be young and in love”… ~ Lana Del Rey, Love

We can retire now.

Because we’re absolutely sure we will never ever ever ever ever have another wedding like this one. An epic 3-day celebration in Montana. And today we feature The Pre-Show (days 1 & 2). Starring people we just love. It’s as simple and as everything as that. And it was extra-ordinary in every way. Notwithstanding we couldn’t see anything due to intense smoke coverage from raging fires 80 miles away in Glacier & further north in Waterton National Parks. It was a total, complete whiteout for days. And yet it made for the most ethereal, once-in-a-lifetime backdrop ever. Sure on any given day you’d usually be surrounded by mountains & lakes. But not this September weekend. None of it mattered. Because this was all about love. In its most pure & celebratory form. A lesson in what love is. Life’s soundtrack. To love fiercely & passionately (& of course always fashion-forward, sequins help…). To find your one and just be married. Vince & Ry, you are everything & more. To each other and so many. And it was honestly one of the biggest joys of our careers (& lives) to be part of your story. To get lost in the love of your family & fabulous friends. The raw emotion of these days together was staggering & life-changing (as were your outfits). The right words escape us, so we hope the photos will do…

So let’s set the scene. We’re at a Dude Ranch. It’s Hollywood meets Montana (with a dollop of Chicago). With a pop theme. And in our first act there are cowboys, cabins, welcome surprises, a campfire with s’mores, a rehearsal & those outfits…did we mention the outfits? Then there’s early, early morning trail rides, those beautiful horses, breakfast deep in the forest, boat rides, jet skis & very competitive cornhole. All leading up to a hoedown showdown in the middle of an elk preserve, with fire trucks (the only way we travel now), a steak fry, drama (naturally) & utter glamour. Then throw in a star-studded spectacular-spectacular cabaret, incredible talent, stunning details & sublime planning. And tears, tears and more tears. And laughter & joy & Old MacDonald. And we were all spellbound…and this is all JUST the Pre-Show people (we haven’t even mentioned the glamping which precedes all this…).

So here’s to the dreamers, the lovers, the artists, the musicians, the actors, the performers, the dancers, the rebels, the servers, the u-haulers & our muses. And the soon to be husbands… Vince & Ry we ALL adore you.

Curtain up. Let the show begin…It’s Camp Big Sky with Vince & Ry…

#campbigskywithvinceandry
Event Planner – Lacey Creative Design

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40 comments

  1. Please tell me there will be a video??!! Oh my Lord…. this is the most epic album I have ever seen!!! I can’t wait for Part 2.
    Congratulations Ryan and Vince! Tracey and Dee… this is amazing. Simply beautiful!

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  2. Amazing! Feels like I was there! I’m in agreement with Melinda: Is there going to be video? Such an epic weekend! Great story telling. love love love!

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  3. Loved the fun pre- wedding shoot.and the story of these 2 very handsome young men. What a fabulous place for everyone to have the time of their lives to celebrate with Vince and Ryan. It was a celebration of epic proportions.

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  4. I have never experienced such a photo shoot! It’s not something I viewed…I felt every photo wishing there was sound! What a blessing you are to each other and your families/friends.

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  5. What an amazing and absolutely stunning celebration to two beautiful young people. I am blessed to be included in this very special moment in your lifetime. Yabba dabba woo hoo! The pictures definitely tell the story loud a brilliantly.

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  14. And that right there is why you’re some of THE very best wedding story-tellers in the world. The smoke is wild. The lighting is killer. Kudos.

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  19. You’re two of the most professional photographers around. Talent radiates from you. And I know why people fly you from everywhere. You make us all feel like we were actually there.

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  21. The two of you are such beautiful souls and it truly translates into your photos. I am impressed beyond words. Love and miss you two!

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  22. Trace, this is so OTT! I cannot stand it! These two guys picked the best two ladies to capture their day or should I say days! EPIC!

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  28. I took your WPPI Master Class. There’s no way you did that lighting with speedlights like you taught us. If you did – I’m speechless. You and your team have produced amazing results.

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  30. You can tell the photos were important to these two fabulous guys. Otherwise they wouldn’t have hired 37 Frames. Every image is phenomenal – from the snaps through to the artpieces. I wanted to say I’m speechless – but I could go on for hours about how beautiful the celebration is and how extraordinarily you told their story. Love love love to everyone – you, the grooms, their family and firends.

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  32. Beautiful setting for a wedding! Looks like a great memory making event… best wishes for a lifetime of happiness!

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  33. And to think in 20 years from now you will acquire emphysema from all the smoke you guys inhaled!!! But anything in the name of photography!!! Love all the pics!!!!

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