The most romantic places for engagement pictures in Montana!

Donna Langston
May 21
5 min read

Romantic view of Swan Mountains near outdoor wedding venue by Kalispell, Montana

Montana has so much beautiful scenery that finding your special place to take photos and make memories is an exciting venture! In Swan Valley, Montana the mountain peaks scream at you, so here at The River House Wedding & Event Venue, we love to share our views with other mountain lovers!If you're looking for that private special view for you engagement photos here are some ideas in our great state of Montana. "Montana’s name comes from the Spanish word montaña, roughly meaning “mountainous.” That’s because the state has so many mountains—at least 300 peaks over 9,600 feet tall!"(National Geographic)

Beautiful Places in Montana for Engagement Photos

Montana is known for its stuning mountain peaks and lush valleys and romantic beauty, making it prime for engagement photos. Here are some places to consider:

Glacier National Park

With its peaked mountains, clear lakes, and varied wildlife, Glacier National Park offers many beautiful spots for engagement photos. Here are some of the more typical spots:

Lake McDonald
Many Glacier
Logan Pass

Glacier National Park around outdoor wedding venue

Flathead Lake

As one of the largest natural freshwater lakes in the western United States, Flathead Lake provides a beautiful background for it's clear blue waters and surrounding mountains often look surreal.

Yellowstone Park

Unique Geothermal Features:
Famous for its geysers, hot springs, and mudpots, Yellowstone offers a surreal and mystical backdrop for photos.
Ample Wildlife:
The park is home to diverse wildlife, including bison, elk, and wolves, which can add an element of adventure and natural beauty to the photos. Please do not get too close to any wildlife as they are unpredictable and can be dangerous when scared or provoked!
Interesting Landscapes:
The Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook, Artist Point and Lake Yellowstone, are just some of the places that offer gorgeous photo ops that are also very romantic.

Missoula Riverfront

The riverfront area in Missoula offers beautiful parks, walking trails, and scenic river views, .

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park

The interesting geological formations inside the caverns provide a dramatic and different backdrop for engagement photos.

Red Lodge

A mountain town with lots of charm situated in the Beartooth Mountains. There are several trails in The Custer-Gallatin Forest which is directly outside of Red Lodge, MT. The famous Beartooth Hwy. travels high into the sky for summertime snow and skiing opportunities not to mention photo ops! "The Beartooth Highway, nicknamed the “Highway to the Sky” and named an All-American Highway, is a segment of U.S. Route 212 that connects Yellowstone National Park to Red Lodge, Montana. The 69-mile highway winds and climbs to more than 10,000 feet above sea level to reach Beartooth Pass. The road passes through alpine forest and arctic tundra, is full of sheer drop-offs, and delivers constant views of lakes and 12,000-foot peaks. The descent carries the highway into the state of Wyoming before returning to Montana to reach Cooke City and the northeast entrance of Yellowstone." (Roadtrippers) The Beartooth Hwy. is usually opened from Memorial day to early October, always check road conditions.

Nye

Nye is a small town in the Beartooth Mountains with gorgeous views and The Stillwater River, it is southwest of Columbus, Montana. The surrounding Beartooth Mountains are a portion of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness which is located on the Custer-Gallatin and Shoshone National Forests. This area offers a variety of wilderness experiences of particular notice is Woodbine Waterfalls and the Stillwater Trail which takes you through the Gorge, to Sioux Charlie and another 30 miles into Yellowstone Park.

Flathead National Forest

This forest contains many trails, lakes, and scenic overlooks that offer a serene and romantic atmosphere for your engagement photos. The River House Wedding & Event Venue is surrounded by this forest as The Bob Marshall and Mission Mountain Wilderness Areas. We have many gorgeous photo opportunities at our venue, up the road, down the road, you get the idea basically everywhere! If you take your engagement pictures in the Swan Valley why not make it a day and after or before come take a tour for your possible wedding venue! Contact us at,https://www.riverhousemontana.com/contact-8, to schedule you tour.

Swan Mountain at outdoor wedding venue near Kalispell, Montana

Tips for Capturing the Perfect Engagement Photos

Decide what vibe your going for and the correlated lighting, such as the Golden Hour. The choose the right time of day for.
Decide which season best reflects you both and the ambience you're looking for.
Find the natural elements or that reflect your relationship such as glacial peaks, a river or the forest
Work with a local photographer who knows the best areas and angles.
Always be aware of the weather reports and road conditions. If your hiking in the summer bring bug spray, water and the correct clothing.
Bring bear spray, most of these areas have grizzly & black bears, mountain lions, elk and moose.

Montana's enchanting landscapes provide numerous possibilities for you to capture the views and moment that represent your relationship and engagement to each other.

“I want that love that moved the mountains. I want that love that split the ocean. I want that love that made the winds tremble. I want that love that roared like thunder. I want that love that will raise the dead. I want that love that lifts us to ecstasy. I want that love that is the silence of eternity.”

― Rumi

We'd love for you check us out at riverhousemontana.com and schedule a tour. You can go to https://www.riverhousemontana.com/contact-8 to contact us. Visualize the wedding you want and if mountains, rivers and forests are what you see, come to Western Montana to fulfill your dream wedding!

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As a locally owned family wedding venue we recognize the value these types of venues bring to the wedding industry. We all work hard to offer our wedding couples the best experience for their wedding celebration. Below is a list of other locally owned wedding venues in different parts of the United States.

Thank you so much for your time we are here to help you have the best wedding ever.

Donna Langston

The River House Wedding & Event Venue

Condon, Montana

406-861-2873

About me: I'm a lover of mountains, rivers and trees and wish to share our beautiful place in Condon, Montana with others. As a mental health therapist, I understand the importance of making your dreams come true. I often use my skills to help the wedding celebration have minimal stress and maximum joy!