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Jenna & Ronnie | The Lodge at Whitefish Lake Wedding | Whitefish, Montana

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March 12, 2026

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August 30, 2025

Bride and Groom hugging during elopement in Glacier National Park at sunset with trees and mountains behind them.

Their Story

Late August in Whitefish holds onto summer in the best way—warm light on the water, calm evenings, and mountains standing quietly in the distance. Jenna and Ronnie chose The Lodge at Whitefish Lake for their wedding, a place that felt deeply meaningful to them.

Montana has always been part of Ronnie’s story, and over time it became part of theirs together. Jenna shared, “With Ronnie’s Montana roots and the memories we’ve made together here, it was the perfect setting for the best day of our lives.”

Their lakeside ceremony was heartfelt and full of emotion, with the still water and distant peaks creating a timeless backdrop. When Ronnie saw Jenna, everything else seemed to fade. Their vows were sincere, grounding, and full of intention.

As the evening unfolded, guests gathered along the lake, celebrating as the sun dropped lower and the light softened. The entire day carried a sense of ease and joy.

Jenna offered this advice to future brides: “Plan all you want, but once the day arrives, let go and just enjoy! It’ll be perfect because it’s yours.”

Jenna and Ronnie’s wedding was a beautiful reminder of how meaningful it is to get married in a place that already feels like home.

Wedding flat lay with wedding invitation, rings, and flowers for a wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT
Bride and her wedding attendants while getting ready for a wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Bride's shoes and wedding bouquet for a wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Groom getting ready for a wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Bride in her wedding dress holding her bouquet in a field of tall grass at a wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom's first look at each other before a wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom sharing their vows under a big tree before a wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom sharing their vows under a big tree before a wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom squatting down to talk to their dog wearing a tuxedo bandana before a wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom kissing in the middle of a line up of their attendants at their wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom and their attendants before their wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and the Father of the Bride walking down the aisle at a wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom during wedding ceremony at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom kissing under a flower arch after wedding ceremony at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake with the lake and tree covered hills behind them
Bride and Groom kissing as the walk down the aisle after their wedding ceremony at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom walking on the rocky shoreline of Whitefish Lake after their wedding ceremony. Bride is holding a parasol and Groom is holding her bouquet of flowers.
Bride and Groom kissing on boat in Whitefish Lake after their Wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Groom is holding their dog.
Bride and Groom on a boat in the middle of Whitefish Lake after their wedding ceremony at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom drinking champagne on a boat in the middle of Whitefish Lake after their wedding ceremony at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, in Whitefish, MT.
August wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Wedding cake and dessert table at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
August wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Table settings at August wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom entering their reception at their wedding at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom dancing at their wedding reception at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom kissing at their reception at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom smiling during their wedding reception at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom cutting their cake during their wedding reception at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, in Whitefish, MT.
Bride and Groom cutting their cake during their wedding reception at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, in Whitefish, MT.

As I’ve said before, a wedding in the Flathead Valley isn’t complete without photos in Glacier National Park!

Bride and Groom in a field of wildflowers at Big Bend in Glacier National Park.
Bride and Groom during sunset at Sun Point in Glacier National Park, with mountain peaks and trees behind them.
Bride and Groom watching the sunset at Sun Point in Glacier National Park.
Bride and Groom holding hands and watching the sunset at Sun Point in Glacier National Park.
Bride and Groom looking at each other under her veil at their wedding in Glacier National Park.
Bride and Groom holding hands during sunset at Sun Point in Glacier National Park.
Bride and Groom walking along the shoreline at Lake McDonald at sunset in Glacier National Park.
Bride and Groom kissing along the shoreline at Lake McDonald at sunset in Glacier National Park.

Wedding Vendor Team


View the full wedding gallery here:
👉https://mariannewiestphoto.passgallery.com/-jennaandronnie/gallery

If you’re planning a wedding in Montana, Glacier National Park, or the Flathead Valley and are looking for timeless, emotional, and natural wedding photography, I would love to connect.

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