Emerson Grill, Rehearsal Dinner, Bozeman, Montana

I suggested that Bethany and Frank look at the Emerson Bar and Grill for their rehearsal dinner, not realizing that they had a private room for smaller parties. It was a perfect setting for a small, intimate family gathering. I arrived early to take some detail shots and Robin, the owner, was walking between the restaurant and the private room lighting candles and fine tuning things to make sure everything looked and felt just right. I loved the seating arrangements, with the mixed and matched chairs, the random seating arrangement that was literally picked out of a hat, and the fact that the whole table was surrounded by lovely art. Wouldn't you love to have dinner in this room?

One of Bethany's daughter, Christina and her husband Pat, are not going to be able to be at the wedding today so I took a few extra photos of her.

I love this group shot in the lobby of the Emerson Cultural Center because of the two extra guests that are standing behind everyone. At first I thought I should exclude them but then I thought it would be fun for them to be a part of it.

Look at how lovely the room is filled with people enjoying themselves.

Some candid moments that reflect the sentiments of the evening.

And Bethany looking beautiful.



I will post some of the wedding photos tomorrow morning.

Just found a great review of the Emerson Grill.
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/bozeman/D60609.html