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Say ‘I do’ to your wedding band

Jana Graham PhotographyLittle Jane & The Pistol Whips, from left, — Jamey Warren, Tom Murphy, Ashly Holland and Quinton King — areshown at a wedding in Big Sky in 2013. The band has been playing weddings since 2008. Holland said she worksclosely with the bridal couple to make sure they get the sound they want for their big day.

By Liz Kearney Enterprise Staff Writer

Choosing the right band to play atyour reception is one of the bigdecisions when it’s time to plan your

wedding.

Musician Ashly Holland has been performing at wed-dings for more than five years with her band, Little Janeand The Pistol Whips.

Holland said for some couples, the music at the recep-tion is one of the most important components of theirwedding.

“People on a budget prioritize, and a lot of the time,music is high on the list,” Holland said. “They figureeverything else around the music.”

For example, a couple might decide to host a buffetrather than a full sit-down dinner, to allow more of thebudget for the band.

Most Montana bands are available for weddings, Hol-land said. The summer months, of course, are the mostpopular, and with a small window of eight to 12 weeks foroutdoor venues, it’s a good idea to book as early as possi-

ble.Many people find their band by listening to bands per-form in bars and other venues. Holland knows of somebands who perform at bridal fairs, so people get to hearsome of their selections.

Holland said she generally books weddings a year inadvance and usually performs at five to 10 weddingseach year.

On the cover: Matt and Trina Thibault share a moment at their wedding in Gallatin County in 2014, photographed by Shawn Raecke

See Wedding bands, Page 5






Wedding music, from Page 3

Find a bandAnd what if you don’t have a band

in mind? Sample a few. Go to barsand concerts to hear bands. Mostbands post at least a song or two ontheir websites and Facebook pages.

Lots of bands have pages andsongs on the website www.Reverb-Nation.com.

For a local connection, try theMontana Band Directory at www.montanabands.com, hosted by Boze-man music store Music Villa. Bandsare listed by region, musical styleand price range.

Little Jane and the Pistol Whipsstarted picking up wedding gigsright off the bat since the band’s

inception in 2007. She said couplesfind the band mostly through wordof mouth — maybe they heard theband at another wedding, or at alocal venue.

Holland’s band has a distinctivecountry/Americana sound, which isa little mellower than the hard rocksound that’s also popular at wed-dings.

CostsHolland estimated that the cost of

hiring a band for your wedding canrange anywhere from $600 up to$2,300.

Factors that affect the costinclude:

• How long will the band play?Holland said three hours is stan-dard. Performing before the cere-mony can incur additional costs.

• Will the band have to travel farfrom its home base? An overnighttrip can add hotel and meal expens-es.

• How many musicians will be

performing? Many bands, includingLittle Jane and the Pistol Whips, canconfigure a solo musician up to alarger band. Holland said she is ableto scale the band’s size up or down,depending on the couple’s budget.

• Plan on paying a deposit upfront.

“There are only so many Satur-days in summer,” Holland said, sofirm commitments are needed wellin advance.

Set listWhen it’s time to sit down and

work out the set list, bands defi-nitely take requests.

This is the time to decide on themusic for the couple’s first danceand the father/daughter dance. Ifthe band doesn’t know the request-ed songs, they’ll learn them.

Holland laughs that she had tolearn a pop tune last summer, “IChoose You,” by Sarah Bareilles, asong a little out of her comfortzone.

“It was a fun challenge,” Hollandsaid. “And we put our own spin onit.”

Holland has a number of popular

cover songs her band performs.

Holland will perform her origi-nal tunes, as well as popular coversongs by artists such as LorettaLynn, Hank Williams, GillianWelch and Ernest Tubb.

Some of her most-requested cov-er songs include “Save the LastDance for Me,” “Waltz Across Tex-as,” by Ernest Tubb, Winter’s Comeand Gone,” by Gillian Welch andLoretta Lynn’s classic, “Don’tCome Home A’Drinkin’ with Lovin’On Your Mind.”

Holland said playing at weddingsis fun for the band as well as the

couple and their guests because bythe time the reception rollsaround, the stressful parts are allover and done with.

“By the time we play, it’s all doneand people are just letting loose.”

Holland will work with a coupleto make sure they get the musicthey want.

“I feel very honored to be chosenfor someone’s big day. I take itvery seriously,” Holland said.


Livingston-based musician AshlyHolland has been performing a twedding receptions with her band,

Little Jane and The Pistol Whips,since 2007. She recommends thatwhen it’s time to hire a band foryour wedding, be sure to get every-thing spelled out clearly in the con-tract.

Here are some questions to askwhen interviewing potential bands:

• How long will the band play?Three hours is standard, Hollandsaid.

• How many breaks will the bandtake?

• What kind of prerecorded musicwill play when the band is onbreak? Most bands will offer theirsound system for someone to plugin their iPod.

• Will the band play during thewedding, perhaps during the pro-cessional?

• How many musicians will be inthe band? Many bands can custom-ize their number, which providesfor some cost savings.

• What time will the band set up?Will they have access to the venuewell in advance? And will they haveto set up very early in advance?

• What time will the band beexpected on site and what time willthey begin playing?

• What two songs are requested,typically for the bridal couple’sfirst dance, and the father/daughterdance.

• And if the wedding is away f romthe band’s home base, who is payingthe travel costs?

Getting everything spelled out inadvance helps prevent surprisesand makes for a more stress-freeevent.

Ready to hire your band? Beready to asksome questions



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T he Livingston area includes anumber of scenic outdoor wed-ding venues, whether you want

mountain scenery or the YellowstoneRiver.

Here are two in the Paradise Valley — Deep CreekRange and Yellowstone Valley Lodge — that offer gor-geous backdrops for a summer outdoor wedding.

On the Yellowstone RiverYellowstone Valley Lodge, about 15 miles south of Liv-

ingston between mile markers 38 and 39, markets itselfas a fly-fishing destination — becoming a wedding venuehappened mostly by word of mouth, explained GeneralManager Jim Adney.

“We responded to demand,” Adney said.The Lodge offers lodging, catering and a riverside wed-

ding venue with views of the Absaroka Mountains in thebackground.

The benefit of getting married at the Lodge, Adneysaid, is that for a smaller wedding, everyone can stay onsite. Another benefit is the full-service kitchen and din-ing room, which provides the catering for its on-site wed-dings. Lodge staff also provide help with wedding vendorreferrals and rentals.

Adney suggests making reservations a year in advance.The lodge’s first responsibility is to its fishing clients, sothere are some summer weekends unavailable for wed-ding parties.

And then there’s that scenery….“We’re the only place in the valley right on the river

that’s also a full-service hotel with a fantastic farm-to-table restaurant,” Adney said.

The Yellowstone Valley Lodge is closed in winter.For more information, visit the Yellowstone Valley

Lodge’s website at www.yellowstonevalleylodge.com.

Heart of the mountainsNestled in the heart of Paradise Valley is Deep Creek

Range, owned and operated by longtime area residentsPat and Marla Wagman. The Range is located off the EastRiver Road about eight miles from Livingston, on DeepCreek Bench Road.

The Wagmans, seeing a need for a midsize weddingvenue, built the main hall in 2007. The hall includes a3,500 square foot reception area, restrooms, a largedressing/family bathroom, and a large warming kitchen.There’s another 1,000 square feet of outdoor space cov-ered by a wraparound porch, the Deep Creek Range web-site says.

“It’s rustic, but not too rustic,” Marla Wagman said.

The Range provides tables and chairs, so securing rent-al chairs is not necessary. Wedding parties bring theirown linens and decorations, Marla Wagman said.

The facility does not include lodging, but Wagman saidshe has a relationship with many of the vacation rentalproperties in Paradise Valley, and also with Chico HotSprings Resort, and the Murray Hotel in downtown Liv-ingston.

“I like to refer people to the Murray — it’s right down-town,” Wagman said, so for those who want to keep theparty going, they can walk to a number of downtown bars

It’s all about location

Paradise Valley venues provide

gorgeous backdrop for weddings

See Venues, Page 9

Sarah Burns PhotographyThe Absaroka Mountains provide a dramatic back-ground for outdoor weddings at the Paradise Valleywedding venue, Deep Creek Range.




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The handy forms and schedules in this guidewill save you time and hassle.

Be sure to use them.

• Engagement announcement form ( pg. 11)• Wedding information form (pg. 13)

• Planning schedule form (pg. 14)• Marriage license tips (pg. 16

• Bridal attire check list (pg. 17)

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E NTERPRISEt h e l i v i n g s t o n

Don’t do it!Don’t say “I do” until you’ve submitted an

engagement form to The Big Timber Pioneeror to The Livingston Enterprise.

It’s a great way to share the big news with friendsand distant relatives

You can find the engagement form on page 11 ofthis guide. It is reproduced in miniature at the left.

It takes just a few moments to fill out, so it won’t bea painful process.

E n g a g e me n t A n no u nce me n t Fo r m E ngag e m e n ts ma y b e a n no u nc ed s e v e ra l wa ys.

F O R T RA D I T I O NA L

Na m es o f B r id e 's pa re n ts ( No t M r. & M rs.. Jo h n Do e, b u t Jo h n a nd Ja n e Do e )

o f (c i t y a nd s ta t e )

Na m e o f b r id e to b e

o f (c i ty a nd s ta t e )

G roo m 's na m e


G roo m 's pa r e n ts na m es ( No t M r. & M rs. Jo h n S m i t h b u t Jo h n a nd Ja n e S m i t h )


W edd ing da te W edd i ng loca t io n

O P T I O NA L: I n fo r ma t io n a bo u t ed uca tio na l bac kg ro u nd o f t h e p ros p ec t i v e b rid e a nd g roo m ma y b e

i nc l ud ed. E xa m p l e: T h e b r id e is a ( y ea r ) g rad ua t e o f Ga rd in e r H ig h Sc hoo l w ho g rad ua t ed f ro m th e

U n iv e rs i t y o f Mo n ta na i n (y ea r ). H e r a nc e is a ( y ea r ) g rad ua te o f B ig T i m b e r H ig h Sc hoo l, w ho

g rad ua ted f ro m Ca r ro l l Co ll eg e i n ( y ea r ).

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I M P O R T A N T : I f n e it h e r t h e p ros p ec t i v e b r id e no r g roo m r es id es i n Pa r k Co u n t y ( fo r t h e E n t e rp r is e ) o r S w e e t G rass

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T i m b e r r es id e n t Sa l l y Do e.

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e n ti r e w r i t e- u p to b e p u b lis h ed.

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N O N- T RA D I T I O NA L

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B r id e o f (c i ty a nd s ta t e )

a r e p l eas ed to a n no u nc e t h e i r e ngag e m e n t.

W edd i ng da t e W edd i ng loca tio n

T h e y a r e t h e c h i ld r e n o f

G roo m 's pa r e n ts ' na m es


B r id e 's pa r e n ts ' na m es


10 questions to ask your photographer-to-be(BPT) - Some moments are simply

too important to trust to a cameraphone.

Your wedding will be one of the mostmemorable times of your life and no

one can capture it better than a profes-sional photographer. So how do youfind the right one? As you begin theinterview process, here are 10 ques-tions to help you determine if you’vefound the best photographer for yourwedding.

1. Does the photographer have a gal-lery of wedding images you canreview?

Reviewing sample work allows youto see the photographer’s strengthsand weaknesses - don’t fool yourself,every photographer has them. You’llalso be able to get an idea of their

style. Are they formal with an eye forthe perfect picture or do they love tocapture the hidden moments when noone is looking? Look for images that

you can see yourself in. Think of threewords that describe you and sharethose with your photographer. Everyphotographer has a style and review-ing their gallery can help you deter-

mine if theirs is right for you.2. What is the photographer’s work-ing style?

Some photographers are orderly andoperate like wedding planners. Othersprefer to sit back and let the events ofthe wedding unfold. It’s important thatyou find someone who can understandand meet your expectations. Discussthis ahead of time and ask away, sothat you understand how well the pho-tographer’s working style matchesyour own.

3. Is the photographer available foran engagement session?

An engagement session does morethan provide you with priceless imag-es together before you get married.It’s also your first opportunity to workwith your photographer and develop arelationship that will allow you to be

See Photographer, Page 16

SBT PhotoMake sure you get the right pho-tographer for your big day by ask-ing the right questions before-hand.







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Need anothercopy?

The 2015 BridalGuide

is full of usefulinformation.Every bride

should have one.

Free copies of this publication are availableat retail outlets in Gallatin, Park and SweetGrass counties.

The Guide may also be viewed in its entirety

on the Enterprise’s website:livingstonenterprise.com






Please email to [email protected] or [email protected] bring it to the appropriate of ce: 401 So. Main, Livingston 105 W. Second St., Big Timber

or mail to: P.O. Box 2000, Livingston, MT P.O. Box 830, Big Timber, MT 59011

* Please list city/state for all persons. *This application must be received within 30 days of the event.







(BPT) - Deciding to get married isone of the biggest and most importantdecisions many people will evermake.

According to The Knot and Wed-dingChannel.com, the average wed-ding costing more than $28,000 — thecost of a new car or a down paymenton a home, so your next biggest deci-sion may be figuring out how to payfor it. With that in mind, many couplesare opting to tie the knot at home.Although hosting your special day inyour own backyard can cut costs andgive you more flexibility, you must

address some critical details beforeyou walk down the aisle.

Beginning basicsFirst things first — make sure you

have enough space to accommodateeveryone. If you need to make extraspace, get creative. Did you know youcan fit more guests at round tablesthan rectangular or square ones? Youcan also invest in a short-term storagelocker, which can temporarily houseexcess furniture as well as valuablesyou don’t want left out among wander-ing and rowdy guests. You’ll also wantto check into local noise ordinances,which might require a permit to hosta loud party. You might need a permitto park cars along your street, too.

Prepared and protectedIn addition to these important basic

details, couples need to make surethey are protected if anything goeswrong on their big day. Joe Vahey,vice president and product managerat Erie Insurance, suggests happycouples think about the followingthree key insurance issues when plan-ning a wedding at their home or some-one else’s to make sure they’re pre-pared for the unexpected:

Personal propertyKeep valuable wedding gifts pro-

tected. Depending on how manyguests attend your event, you couldend up with thousands of dollars’worth of gifts. Since personal proper-ty like this is covered by your home-owners insurance policy, make sure totalk to your agent. They’ll look intoyour policy’s personal property limit -it’s usually a percentage of the value

of your home - to ensure everything iscovered.

Liability issuesIt’s important to make sure you’re

protected from liability, too. If youruncle falls while doing the chickendance or your cousin trips while div-ing to catch the bouquet, you couldend up in trouble. While some liabilitycoverage is included on standardhomeowners policies, you’ll want toreview the liability limits with youragent in order to assure you haveenough coverage. Additionally, it’salways wise to consider adding aninexpensive personal catastrophe lia-bility policy (sometimes called anumbrella policy) to your insurance.Having this extra protection will pro-vide you and your future spouse withneeded peace of mind on a hectic day.

RingsWedding rings are an important

part of the ceremony, a symbol ofyour special bond. Consider “schedul-ing” the rings rather than relying onthe blanket coverage provided by astandard policy, which may have a

value limit. A scheduled ring has addi-tional coverage up to the specific val-ue of that ring, so you won’t have toworry about replacing a lost or stolenring.

Looking goodOnce the behind-the-scenes details

have been addressed, it’s time to pullback the curtain and focus on puttingon a spectacular show. Properly wel-come guests by getting your land-scape in tip-top shape and makingsure to clean your house top to bottoma week before the wedding. Considerhiring professionals to lessen yourresponsibilities leading up to the bigday. Keep wedding decor and flowersin line with the look and feel of thehome. Getting married at a beachhouse on the lake? Then, stick to amore casual, understated feel. Ifyou’re hosting a black-tie gala at afriend’s mansion, don’t be afraid toembrace elegance and opulence.

Regardless of how you choose tocelebrate your big day, planningahead to ensure you’re prepared andprotected is one way to enjoy it wor-ry-free, with the one you love.

Things you should think about firstGetting hitched at home?

BPT photoThe average wedding costs more than $28,000 these days. Getting marriedat home in your own backyard can be affordable — and spectacular — witha little planning.




Before you may both say "I do," you need a license

Applying for aMarriage License

• Marriage licenses areavailable at the Clerk of

the District Court's ofce

• The future bride and groommust both appear

• A valid driver's license,

a valid passport or a birthcerti cate may be used for

identi cation purposes

• In the event either party waspreviously married, the exact

date of the divorce or death andthe full name of the ex-spouse

must be written on theapplication

• Cost is $53.00, cash only

Solemnize the MarriageLicense

Only a quali ed of ciant mayperform your ceremony and

sign the license.Those who qualify:

• Clergy• Judge or retired judge of a

court of record• Public of cial with power to

solemnize marriages• Tribal Judge

• Mayor• Justice of the Peace

Note: After the ceremony theof ciant must return the license

to the Clerk of the DistrictCourt's of ce no later than 30

days from the date of theceremony

Obtaining a copy

Copies of your marriage licenseare available at the Clerk of the

District Court's of ce.The cost is $5.00 or $7.00 for a

certi ed copy which isnecessary for ofcial use

Steps in obtaining a license:• Provide full names of couple

(including maiden name of bride)• List date of marriage• Request regular or certi ed

copy• Provide appropriate fee

(checks should be made out toClerk of Court)

Park County:City/County Complex, 414 E. Callender

Sweet Grass County:Clerk & Recorder, 200 W. 1st Ave.

completely at ease on your big day. Use this session toconfirm if the photographer is indeed the right person tocapture your wedding.

4. Will the photographer create a detailed shot list?This list will ensure no important photo is missed during

the commotion and excitement of the big day. You should beable to create that list together, add to the list leading up tothe day and have a copy of that list the day of.

Take an honest look at what images really matter and fillyour photographer in on situations he or she might need tobe aware of in order to prevent awkward moments, and toensure that he or she can get the shots that matter most.

5. What kind of lighting will be used?Whether you have an indoor or outdoor wedding, you’ll

want to make sure your photographer has professionalgrade lighting equipment to deliver the images your wed-ding deserves.

6. Does the photographer have backup equipment?You’ve prepared contingency plans for every other aspect

of your wedding; your photographer should as well. A trueprofessional photographer won’t miss your perfect shotbecause of a technology issue.

He or she will always bring one or two backup cameras,lenses, flashes, additional lighting equipment, extra memo-ry cards, and batteries.

7. Does the photographer have liability insurance?Accidents happen at weddings and if one of your guests

trips over your photographer’s light stand, it’s good to knowyou both are protected. Your reception venue may even askthe photographer to submit a certificate of liability ahead oftime.

8. Will there be one photographer or two?A second shooter increases the probability that no shot

will be missed, especially if you are having a large wedding.If there will be two photographers, ask to meet them both toget a feel for their personalities and how well they mightblend in on your big day.

9. What will happen to the images after your wedding?Will your images be backed up to a hard drive or the

cloud once processed? How long will your photographerkeep the images afterward? Will they be kept for a coupleof years or dumped immediately? If you have any concernsabout losing your photos, knowing what the photographerplans to do with your images after your wedding is impor-tant.

10. When will you get your photos?No, you won’t get your pictures the day after; no photog-

rapher can deliver that quickly. It’s a good idea, though, toget a general idea of the timeline ahead of time. You mighteven be able to agree on getting a couple of images readyfor social media use very quickly. But obtaining your pho-tos will likely take several weeks. To help with the wait,some photographers will send you a sneak peak with a fewimages. Just ask ahead of time!

You won’t be able to see everything that happens duringyour wedding day. The right photographer will capturemoments you never knew existed. To learn how you canfind the perfect photographer for your wedding, visit www.ppa.com/weddingphotographer.

Photographer, from Page 10

The right photographer will capturemoments you never knew existed.




BRIDAL ATTIRE CHECK LIST

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Story and photos by Jim Durfey

Enterpr ise Staff Writer

One of the possibili-ties Meghan Miller andJesse Turner discussedfor their wedding cer-emony was exchangingvows on horseback. Thecouple had been on horsepack trips with Meghan’sfather, Mike Miller. Theirrelationship blossomed on

horseback, so that wouldhave been appropriate.But the couple finally

decided to nix that plan.Both the ceremony andthe reception were heldinside Livingston’s DepotCenter.

The wedding guestswere very grateful for

that decision because theday they were married,May 10, 2014, was notkind to anyone who had tobe outside for any lengthof time. The wind washowling and snow wascoming down hard.

Horses were stillpart of the wedding, ina way. The theme washorseshoes. The groomis employed as a deputysheriff and as a farrier.So it was no surprise forrelatives and friendsof the family that twohorseshoe shaped cakesadorned the dessert table.Even the wedding invita-tions had horseshoes onthem. A western saddlewas also on display in theDepot Center during the

ceremony and the recep-tion.

All the bridesmaidswore cowboy boots andthe menu at the recep-tion featured food that isoften served at a westernbarbecue, such as baked

beans and potato salad.The band played swingdance music, of course.

When she was askedif she would changeanything if she had her

wedding to do over again,Turner said, “Maybe itwould have been better toget married later in May.Montana weather is sounpredictable.”

That might have al-lowed the couple to

exchange vows on horse-back as they had original-ly planned. Then again,Mother Nature mighthave thrown anothercurve ball at the couple.

Wedding was almost on horseback...Horseshoes and gratitude

Eden Anzick, left, one of the bridesmaids, applies liner toMeghan Miller’s lips in the mezzanine which houses themade in Montana movie exhibit in the Depot building.

Meghan Miller and Jesse Turner exchange vows underan arch made of horseshoes while the bride’s uncle, Rev.Calvin Hoover, presides.

The ower girls’ lacy dresses and cowboy boots made forinteresting attire. Cowboy boots were the most popularfootwear at the reception.



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