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Manhattan Montana Backyard DIY Wedding of Christina & Levi

I recently had the honor of photographing the Manhattan Montana Backyard Wedding of Christina & Levi.

Wow! Is it August already? Time does fly when you are having fun. Looking back on my summer, I’ve been keeping busy photographing weddings and spending my remaining free moments mountain biking around Bozeman, Montana.

Life is good. I feel lucky to have found such happiness and fulfillment in documenting the love of others with my camera. It’s a continual reaffirmation that fills me with gratitude daily.

The only thing better than documenting the big day of my wedding clients are those times when an opportunity to document a dear friend’s wedding comes around.

A couple weeks ago that opportunity presented itself. I had the pleasure of watching my buddy Levi marry the love of his life Christina. Their beautiful and intimate wedding ceremony took place on a family friend’s property outside of Manhattan, Montana.

Planning a DIY wedding in Manhattan Montana

Levi and his family have been dear friends of mine for many years running.

Levi grew up in Bozeman. When I moved to town and didn’t know a soul, he introduced me to so many great people and local places to explore. His kindness extended to me (the new guy in town) is something that I will always be grateful for.

I have been looking forward to the day they would tie-the-knot for some time now. This couple met at a kundalini yoga retreat and quickly fostered a strong bond with each other.

When it came time to planning their wedding, they decided to have a small DIY wedding celebration with close friends and relatives. Every one contributed food and desserts in a potluck fashion. It all worked out great.

As a whole, their wedding day was simple but with elegant collaboration. It’s was a great feeling to watch my friend be filled with such joy at having found a wonderful woman and partner in Christina.

Here are some favorites from their wedding day. I wish them a lifetime of happiness! -M