The title says it all. We worked with Alicia as our planner and her husband Neal as our photographer. I can't recommend them enough. They helped us create a totally unique wedding event and we absolutely couldn't have done it without them. We came to them with some really unusual, some would say crazy, ideas, and they seriously didn't blink. They were patient, flexible, creative, professional, fun, thoughtful, devoted, talented - there aren't enough amazing adjectives to cover the amazingness they brought to our event. Our guests were stunned at the event we put together, AND, most fun of all, they were a pleasure to be around and have at our event. We got quotes from two other planners and they were way beyond our means, yet we could tell right away that Alicia and Neal fit our ethos much better AND provided above and beyond services that actually fit our budget. Feels like a miracle we found them and I'm still overwhelmed by the work and time they put in. Not to mention we LOVE the photos. Hire them!!

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner and photographer combo than Alicia and Neal. From the moment we began working together, Alicia’s exceptional communication skills put us at ease. Alicia understood our vision and turned it into a reality beyond our wildest dreams. Every detail was flawlessly executed. Alicia’s dedication to ensuring everything was perfect made the entire planning process enjoyable.

Neal’s impeccable attention to detail and artistic approach truly made our wedding photos come alive. He managed to perfectly capture the breathtaking beauty of Montana and the essence of our special day. The way he framed each shot and brought out the natural charm of our surroundings was simply remarkable.

Alicia and Neal are not only incredibly talented but also a pleasure to work with. Thanks to them, our wedding day was an absolute dream come true!

Best DECISION EVER was working with Neal and Alicia!

Planning: Words cannot describe the amount of work Alicia put in to making our day flow perfectly. Okay there are so many things to list but here goes:
Planning: Consistent zoom and in-person meetings
Clear plan
Wonderful website she gives you a log in for and makes planning and “things to do” a breeze.
She basically did all the pre-planning, budgeting, speaking with vendors, on-site visit before wedding, day before decoration (they provide a few things of their own including café lights!), coordination of family and friends (we had 20 people in our wedding party), coordination day before when rehearsing, coordination day of with DJ and photographer and vendor, as well as clean up. It was TRULY THE BEST DECISION EVER TO HIRE HER. I would sacrifice a “beautiful” expensive venue for Alicia because she will literally turn any space into a gorgeous setting. She learned our family’s names and understood their roles in the big day. She literally made every dream I had a reality and within budget (very important) and she doesn’t judge. She is type A and puts her heart into planning.
Photography: Well it’s just so amazing to have your planner and photographer married! Everyone is on the same page and they complement each other’s styles. Neal has great eye, our engagement pictures were so so fun. He knows secret beautiful places to go around MT. The day of the wedding he worked so well with our videographer. He definitely went with the flow. They stayed a couple days in Havre (which is 5 hours away from Billings). I couldn’t be more happy with the photos. We were able to download portrait quality and social media quality.

This team is worth every penny and more!! Thank you!
Venue was Prairie Farms Golf Course in Havre, MT. Offthebeatenpathwedding business is out of Billings, MT.
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Alicia and Neal were our wedding photographers, officiant, and planners all in one. They took our dream of getting married and spending a day fly fishing on the Madison River, and made it a reality. We completely relied on them for the venue, hair and makeup, flowers, etc. since we were thousands of miles away. The vendors they set us up with were better than I could have imagined. Also, they scouted out venues several times to find our perfect spot, and were willing to change it at the last minute in order to accommodate the weather. The pictures Neal took were outstanding quality, and he made us feel so at ease and comfortable in each shoot. I cannot say enough great things about this duo and would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to get married (or for any type of photos) in Montana.

Neal did a great job as our photographer! He was super friendly and easy to work with. He did an amazing job of capturing out special day.

Neal and Alicia were amazing to work with. They truly went the extra mile to make us feel special - especially after our first wedding date was canceled and our family could no longer attend due to COVID. On top of everything, the wildfire smoke rolled in and visibility was terrible. 2020 was not our good luck year! But Alicia found little ways to incorporate our dogs, have an instagram-worthy picnic on the beach, and make the day super special. We went for a hike and Neal's photos ended up beautiful despite the lack of visibility. He really captured my husband and I well, including our emotions and personalities. I am very grateful for everything they have done for us and would highly recommend them to anyone.

I would recommend Alicia and Neal 1000 % From the start they have been there for us and made everything stress free and comfortable. They helped with picking the perfect ceremony spot, air b & b, salon for hair and makeup including straight down to restaurants.

Having a destination wedding in Montana required a qualified and talented wedding planner and photography team, and I found just that in Alicia and Neal! Every step of the wedding planning process, from the finest details to the overall vision, was executed with flawless perfection. Forget about the concomitant headaches of wedding planning and hire Alicia and Neal! Our beautiful wedding in Big Sky, MT went on without any hiccups, and our wedding photos are absolutely phenomenal!! We have so much gratitude towards this team, thank you Alicia and Neal!!!!

Neal and Alicia are simply amazing - so easy to work with, fun to be around, and are so talented! We got our sneak peek photos two days after the wedding and are already blown away. We can't wait to see the rest! If you're looking for incredible photos and super helpful coordinating, these are your people!

LOOK NO FURTHER! The BEST wedding planner/day-of coordinator & photographer duo are right here. Alicia and Neal are the most amazing wedding/elopement planners and photographers you will EVER find. Our elopement turned into a small wedding after more family members agreed to come than we expected, and Alicia put together all of the pieces with ease (venue, vows, officiant, music, food, flowers, cake, decor of multiple venues, invitations, literally clearing the venue of grizzly bears, signage, photos.. I can't even list everything. the list of what she did to arrange our "short/small ceremony" goes on and on. It turns out you CAN have bougie, sky-high expectations on short notice with a small budget -- because Alicia will make it happen for you. She was extremely respectful of our budget and kept finding creative ways to help us save money. She was 100% reliable and dependable, and went the extra mile in every way. I didn't know what I didn't know, and Alicia handled it all. She communicated often and clearly, created spreadsheets and documents, and called/emailed frequently. I had not met Alicia until the day of the wedding, but I felt like I knew her because we talked so often and she's so open and personable. The day of, I almost spent more face-to-face time with Neal because he was photographing us for the entire day so he was always nearby (and Alicia was off making everything perfect). He has a very calming presence which I needed more than I realized. You can tell quickly that he is a HIGH quality photographer who knows what moments to capture. He made so many great memories for us just because he is a pro and knows how to do it and in a flattering light. Our photos are INCREDIBLE and they make me cry every time I see them. We have such wonderful memories of that day thanks to Neal's talent and the care he put into our special day. My (now) husband and I joke (but.. not really joking!) about getting married again every year because it was the best day of our lives. It would have never been so perfect without Neal and Alicia. I just don't know what to say other than I have super high expectations of basically everything, and I would not hesitate to not only recommend them to my best friend or family member, but also use them again in the future. THANK YOU, Alicia & Neal!! We'll be calling you soon for our vow renewal.