Mike and Rhianna were married January 3rd, 2009 in Livingston, Montana at the Redeemer Lutheran Church. I am sure you remember them from their engagement photos I posted last week. They are the most fun energetic couple. Their families gather at the little church on a crisp  afternoon and enjoyed a traditional Lutheran ceremony. The church was decorated with holiday and winter motif by miss Rhianna. The church is adorable and is location where they filmed the church scenes in A River Runs Through It.

The rented an authentic Yellowstone Park Jammer Bus. It was super old and super cool. They loaded the wedding party and me into the bus and headed to Chico for the reception. It had no heat and only canvas covering our heads, so everyone stayed warm under blankets and with celebratory cocktails. We stopped at Malards Rest for pics. The light was georgous, the mood was festive and the bus was a great accessory to the backdrop.

Rhianna wore a August Jones, Chenoa gown from Avant Bridal, a veil by Jennifer Leigh
a Marabou feather wrap provided by Katalin Green, shoes by Anne Klein, garter by Annette Picarillo and jewerly by Debra Moreland (Paris) The bouquet & wardrobe styling was beautifully provided by Katalin Green.

There are tons of photos of Rhianna... I couldn't help it! She's just so beautiful and fun... not to mention a total ham!

Jennie Lynn and Meggan of Blubird Images helped me out. A good handful of these shots are theirs. You can view more of their photos from the wedding if you visit the Blubird Blog.

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Comments
Cindy Cieluch says:

WOW. There's just something about your eye/camera/style/perspective that takes off to a whole new level with each wedding. Just beautiful, Lauren. And the DETAILS. YUMMMMYYY!!!!

(01.27.09 @ 11:24PM)
Mary McLachlan says:

Lauren...you are absolutly amazing. I don't know if there is anyone better:) I am so happy that you declaired blog bancrupcy! You needed it. It was great to see you this winter, I hope to spend some time this summer too! Take care.

(01.28.09 @ 8:18AM)
Larry Stanley says:

Ok so.... now, someone tell me.........Whose the BOMB! Brilliant work Lauren. (period) (end of story) (hand's down) (flower bomb) (someone get me a drink!)

(01.28.09 @ 2:37PM)
Cara Cook says:

Hey Lauren! I'm so glad Mikey and Rhianna took my advice and chose you to capture their day! The photos are AMAZING! You are the best!

(01.28.09 @ 5:46PM)
morgan roof says:

Lauren, these are absolutely beautiful and very inspiring!!! The Blubird girls are amazing talents as well! This couple will be overjoyed to see their photos!

(01.29.09 @ 7:11AM)
Anonymous says:

yay! I am so glad you all love the photos! It was truly a joy and honor to spend the beautiful day with Rhianna and Mike.

(01.29.09 @ 8:16AM)
Cali Frankovic aka Azalea Photography says:

Everyone else has pretty much covered it, but YOU ROCK! I love the blue sky and the bus...how fun! You did and AWESOME job capturing everything!

(02.03.09 @ 11:48AM)