Whitney & Tucker

Both of us being from Montana and going to rival colleges, we had heard about one another from friends. Our paths didn’t officially cross until 2019. I (Whitney) was living in Missoula at the time where I was teaching and Tucker was finishing out his senior year in Butte at Montana Tech. We spent our weekends driving back and forth to see each other and the more we hung out, we quickly began to realize that what we had was undeniably special. We very quickly became best friends and loved every second we got to spend together. Even though it had only been a few months of dating, we couldn’t deny the love we had for one another. Fast forward to August of 2020, 8 months after we started dating, Tucker proposed in a beautiful spot along the river that runs through Missoula. Our story is a true example of “when you know, you know.”

Though I am obviously biased, I truly think our wedding was amazing. From the day Tucker and I started planning our wedding we had a very clear vision as to how we wanted our day to go/look. At the forefront of everything, we wanted everyone to really feel the love we shared and we wanted to create an environment that felt like one huge family. We chose an entirely outdoor, rustic wedding venue, we had lawn games, BBQ, and seating that was laid out in a way that felt like everyone was at giant picnic tables. We wanted a wedding where people could kick off their shoes, let loose, and just have fun. Not only was our dance floor packed the entire night, if you walked around the venue the constant chatter amongst family, friends, and strangers was astounding. It was like a huge family reunion even though most people really didn’t know each other that well since Tucker is from Kalispell and I Missoula.

The venue we chose was a huge way we made our wedding specific to us. Both Tucker and I throughout our lives have spent so much time in the Flathead area that we knew we wanted our wedding to be there as its somewhere that is near and dear to our hearts.

Remember that at the end of the day, the most important thing is that you get to marry the love of your life. Wedding planning can get overwhelming and stressful but don’t let any of the small things overshadow what the wedding is all about; you and your future husband. So, let all of the small things go, realize that some things are out of your control, and get ready to truly have the best day of your life.