My Royal Wedding Dress Picks!

So I have to admit, I am very excited about the upcoming Royal Wedding.  Yeah, yeah I know I live in the U.S. and I am not British, and the coverage about it IS a little too much.  I mean I don't care to hear from Kate's 3rd grade piano teacher, or from the couple's butcher, but I am crazy about the wedding dress hype.  I LOVE wedding dresses, and the dress Kate wears will have a huge impact on wedding dress designs for years to come.  Plus, Kate is so stylish and has such impeccable taste that the dress will surely be something spectacular. 

I have decided to pick a few gorgeous dresses I think Kate would ROCK.  Obviously her dress will be custom designed, but here are a few of my favorite Royal Wedding dress inspirations.  

This Vera Wang dress is stunning, and colorful wedding dresses are a real trend right now.  I would love to see Kate walk down the isle in something like this.  

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I am a big Marchesa fan, and think this wedding dress has a traditional ball gown feel, but love the modern neckline and bodice.  I am not always a big "fluffy" gown fan, but I LOVE this dress!  This is my runner up gown.    

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Jenny Packham is a British designer, and even though her name hasn't been popping up much as a contender,  I think her designs are fit for a princess.  I could definitely see Kate in this silhouette.  She is tall and slender and would pull off this dress beautifully.  Plus it has a modern feel too it which Kate might go for. 

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If it was up to me...THIS Elie Saab dress is what Kate would wear on her big day.  I love the lace detailing, and the neckline is so romantic.  Plus the full skirt is fit for a princess!   This is my winner without a doubt.

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 Although, this is not a dress I would ever choose to wear, Kate just might go with something like this.  It is rumored the front runner for the dress designer is Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.  Kate just might go for something architectural and modern like this dress.  

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Regardless of what she chooses, it is sure to cause waves and be the most talked about wedding dress of the decade!  I love the hype, and even though my hubby will think I am crazy, I will be setting my alarm bright and early for friday morning to tune in to all the Royal Wedding craziness.  It is after all a modern day fairy tale, and I do work in the wedding industry so I will proudly proclaim my love for the Royal Wedding madness!  

A few more....{Bozeman, MT Wedding Photographer}

I have always LOVED black and white images.  I just feel like there is something so classic and timeless about them.  Plus they have a very romantic quality to them as well.  

Here are a few more images from Brandan and Callie's wedding I shot a few weeks ago.  (To see their original post, just scroll back a couple posts)  They are some of my favorite black and whites from their wedding.

The photo below is one of my favorite photos of a bride ever.  Love the lighting in it.

Dreary Sunday with a delightful couple {Bozeman, MT Engagement Photographer}

Although I had chatted with Shannon on the phone, and through a handful of emails, this was my first meeting with the Shannon and Justin.  The weather had been a concern all morning, but we decided to give it a go and hope for the best.  Although it was little wet and chilly, the shoot went on with a few slight adjustments.  We moved inside the Sacajawea Hotel for a bit to avoid the rain, and by they time we headed back out, the rain had stopped.  

I instantly felt at ease with Shannon and Justin.  They were great to be around, up for anything, and really easy to visit with.  They also interact beautifully together, and you would never know that Justin had to give up a day of snowmobiling for engagement pics:)  I love working with couples like that, and am always so grateful for the fantastic residents we have here in Montana.  It truly is such a remarkable state full of the most wonderful people.  

I can't wait to photograph this perfect couple in June, and I am really excited to be shooting in Anaconda for the first time!  I'm quite confident that regardless of sun, rain, shine, snow, Justin and Shannon will be perfectly relaxed, incredibly fun and simply enjoyable on their wedding day.

See you two soon.  June is right around the corner although I am sure you don't need reminded of that:)