Megan & Justin, a joyful bride and groom, walk down stone steps at the Daly Mansion, surrounded by lush greenery and flower-filled planters, with a grand tree and elegant building in the background on their sunny wedding day.
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Megan & Justin – The Daly Mansion

A black-and-white photo of Megan & Justin at the Daly Mansion; the man gently kisses the woman's hand while she gazes at him, both dressed in formal wedding attire under hanging willow branches.

Megan & Justin
the DAly Mansion

Justin spotted Megan in the admissions line at the University of Montana, her laugh cutting through the nervous chatter like sunlight on snow. They locked eyes over a shared joke about paperwork chaos, and in that instant, before transcripts or dorm keys, something deeper clicked, as if the mountains themselves had whispered, this is where it begins.

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A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet walks arm-in-arm with an older man in a light suit down the steps of The Daly Mansion, framed by its grand white columns and elegant potted plants.

The Daly Mansion

The Daly Mansion is a 24,000-square-foot Georgian Revival estate nestled in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley. Completed in 1910, it sits on 46 acres of landscaped grounds with one of the state’s most diverse arboretums.

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love felt like Montana sunlight—warm, unwavering, and destined to rise

Under the sweeping willow branches and the stately columns of the Daly Mansion, Justin and Megan’s wedding unfolded like a timeless love story. Megan, radiant in satin and pearls, began her day in quiet reflection by the window, misting perfume onto her wrist as sunlight danced across her robe. Their first look set against the mansion’s stone staircase and lush gardens was a moment of pure emotion, with Justin visibly moved as Megan descended toward him, her gown trailing like a whisper of history through the estate’s storied grounds.

As the golden hour bathed the Bitterroot Valley, the couple stood silhouetted against the Montana sky, hand in hand beneath the pergola, and later in the open field, where the sun dipped between them like a blessing. Their ceremony, framed by nature and architecture, felt both intimate and grand, an echo of the mansion’s legacy and the beginning of their own. Every glance, every touch, every tear was steeped in meaning, captured in a setting that honored both romance and roots.

A close-up of a vibrant floral arrangement at The Daly Mansion features white, yellow, pink, and peach blooms with green foliage, set outdoors in bright sunlight with trees blurred in the background.
A groom in a beige suit joyfully lifts and twirls his bride, who is wearing a white dress, as they dance under a tent filled with chandeliers and smiling guests at The Daly Mansion.
A man and woman holding each other on the grounds of The Daly Mansion.

MY HIGHLIGHTS

Justin and Megan’s wedding at the Daly Mansion was a poetic blend of elegance, emotion, and Montana magic. From Megan’s quiet morning ritual bathed in window light to Justin’s tearful first look beneath the trees, every moment felt cinematic. Their ceremony unfolded under sunlit columns, followed by golden-hour portraits in the fields, a joyful cake-cutting surrounded by florals, and a dance floor lit with laughter, LED glasses, and heartfelt celebration. Each image tells a story of love that’s both timeless and deeply personal.

  • A close-up of wedding accessories, including pearl jewelry, a white sandal with pearls, perfume, a beaded clutch, invitations, champagne glasses, and a veil arranged on a dark surface at The Daly Mansion.
  • Brown leather shoes, a matching brown belt, a yellow rose boutonniere, and a gold-edged notebook are arranged neatly on a sunlit light blue wooden floor—perfect details for an elegant day at The Daly Mansion.
  • A woman in a white satin robe sprays perfume on her wrist while standing by a sunlit window at The Daly Mansion. She has long wavy hair, wears a pearl necklace, and is bathed in soft natural light.
  • A bride in a white wedding gown and veil stands outdoors by the stone railing at The Daly Mansion, holding a colorful bouquet of flowers. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a bright, serene atmosphere.
  • A groom in a tan suit lifts the bride’s veil during an outdoor wedding ceremony at The Daly Mansion. The bride wears a white dress and holds a colorful bouquet, with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.
  • A bride and groom stand hand-in-hand under a white pergola in the gardens of The Daly Mansion, facing away from the camera. The bride wears a long white dress, and the groom is dressed in a light suit as sunlight filters through the structure.
  • A bride with long, wavy blonde hair and a pearl necklace wipes away a tear, smiling softly in a strapless white dress outside The Daly Mansion, bathed in bright daylight.
  • A young man in a beige suit and tie stands outdoors at The Daly Mansion, appearing emotional with teary eyes and a slight smile, possibly at a wedding. A boutonniere with flowers and greenery is pinned to his jacket.
  • Two people dressed in light-colored clothing hold hands and look at each other, photographed from below with green, sunlit tree leaves in the background at The Daly Mansion.
  • A bride and groom walk happily down an outdoor aisle at The Daly Mansion, surrounded by cheering guests. The bride holds a bouquet and wears a white dress, while the groom wears a tan suit. The scene is bright and joyful.
  • A decorated golf cart with “Just Married” bunting and large flowers is parked under a pergola at The Daly Mansion, surrounded by trees and greenery on a sunny day.
  • Elegant wedding table setting at The Daly Mansion with gold chairs, pink and white flowers, greenery, glassware, a photo table number 5 sign, and small gift boxes on a white tablecloth with pink runners.
  • A large charcuterie board with assorted cheeses, meats, pickles, vegetables, dips, and honey is set on a table with napkins at The Daly Mansion; bruschetta is displayed on wooden boards in the background.
  • A hand pours red wine from a bottle into a clear plastic cup on a bar counter at The Daly Mansion, with other bottles and cups visible in the background.
  • A dessert table at The Daly Mansion features layered parfaits topped with cherries, churros in cups, and more parfaits on a two-tiered gold stand, set against a white background with a decorative sign and blurred flowers.
  • A white wedding cake with floral decorations and a gold “The Bryans” topper sits on a round table with gold utensils, a cake server, and vases of flowers in the bright, elegant setting of The Daly Mansion.
  • A wedding officiant in a suit prepares to place a ring on the bride’s finger while the bride and groom stand together outdoors in sunlight at The Daly Mansion.
  • A bride and groom stand side by side, facing a scenic landscape at sunset at The Daly Mansion, with sun rays shining over distant mountains, framed by tree branches in the foreground. The image is in black and white.
  • A bride and groom share a kiss on stone steps outdoors at The Daly Mansion, surrounded by large flower arrangements and greenery under bright sunlight, with a grassy field in the background.
  • A silhouetted couple holds hands and faces each other outdoors at sunset near The Daly Mansion, with the sun shining brightly between them and a flowing dress visible on one figure.
  • A smiling woman in a white dress and colorful LED glasses dances at a wedding reception under a white tent at The Daly Mansion, holding hands with someone and surrounded by guests and glowing light sticks.
  • A man with a shaved head passionately sings into a microphone while reaching toward the camera, standing beside DJ equipment and a laptop at an outdoor event at The Daly Mansion, with string lights and blurred guests in the background.


Tami and matt’s eye for detail, creativity, and ability to capture emotion is unmatched.

– Megan VAssaur

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A woman in a white lace robe stands by a window in The Daly Mansion, holding a perfume bottle. Soft light illuminates her face and wavy blonde hair as she gazes outside, giving a calm and elegant impression.
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