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Laurel Sent on 07/10/2021The best value of our entire wedding - they made our dreams come true!
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!!Off the Beaten Path Wedding's reply:
Laurel and Ryan,
It was our pleasure to be part of your festival wedding at Camp Paxson! It was amazing to help you create such an intentional & FUN gathering over those 3+ days, and Neal loved documenting all the awesome moments -- sharing the whole experience with your family and friends was truly a joy. Thank you for choosing us to be part of Larchalope! We wish you two years of fun, happiness, and adventures together!! -
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Hartini Sent on 08/22/2023They are a power couple in the wedding industry!
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! -
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Cady Sent on 01/05/2022Best decision!
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.
Or search Offthebeatenpathwedding on Instagram or facebook and to see all the amazing photos.
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Linda Sent on 12/19/2021Could not have asked for more.
Neil and Alicia did everything we could have asked for and more on our wedding day. They were patient, imaginative, and the photos were perfect. My wife and I would highly recommend them for what ever photography needs you might have. -
Vanessa Sent on 02/10/2021
Perfect Despite So Many Hurdles
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. -
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Nicole Sent on 08/27/2020Absolutely Phenomenal
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.Off the Beaten Path Wedding's reply:
Nicole, it was such a joy to photograph and officiate your elopement! So glad that life brought you to Montana and that you decided to celebrate your love in the mountains. You two have such beautiful chemistry and are so much fun together! We're so glad it was stress-free, even with just 10 days to plan. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your special day - we'll never forget the experience.
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Rachael Sent on 08/28/2019Alicia and neal are simply the best!
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.Off the Beaten Path Wedding's reply:
Rachel, what can I say! You are so kind. Neal and I will never forget your wedding day and the fun, intimate celebration you crafted for your closest friends and family. I'm so glad you found the planning process easy & stress-free - it was my pleasure to help! Neal had a blast capturing you two, and your chemistry in the beauty of the mountains was absolute magic. You chose such an amazing spot for your wedding - we can't wait to see what vow renewal ideas we can come up with!! Love always, Alicia & Neal -
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Jenna Sent on 08/26/2019Alicia is amazing!
Wow, I don’t even know where to start. Although we had friends who we always knew we’d be using for our wedding day photographers and didn’t get the pleasure of meeting Neil, Alicia was incredible.
My husband and I traveled from New York to get married in GNP. We originally planned a tiny elopement but as the day got closer, more and more friends and family joined in. Alicia never missed a beat. From sending me 50 lodging options the first day we spoke to seeking out and coordinating plans for our large group to keeping the ball rolling on every single detail & coming up with things I never would have thought of to make our day (and surround days) absolutely perfect. Alicia is sweet, loving, assertive, talented beyond her years and an absolute boss. I can’t imagine our trip without her. She fit in seamlessly with our group, like we had all known her forever & she even met us in the park to scope everything out and took a trip up going to the sun road with us. She also 100% understood my vision (& made up for my lack of) and constantly sent me amazing ideas and was never once pushy or bothered when I would change my mind 15 times. I could go on and on but I’m running out of characters :p
My (and every wedding guests) only complaint is that she has yet to come visit us in New York so we can all hang out more!!Off the Beaten Path Wedding's reply:
Jenna, you beautiful soul! I promise we'll plan that trip to New York sometime soon :) It was so much fun to help create your + Kyle's destination wedding and show everyone Montana's stunning views. I loved bringing your unique boho style to life - and even more so, getting to know you two and your family and friends. Your ceremony literally brought me to tears. You two are moving mountains and totally amazing together! -
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Jenifer Sent on 03/26/2019Amazing day made even more amazing by Alicia and Neal!
I cannot recommend Off the Beaten Path Weddings enough. Alicia and Neal made everything for our day move along seamlessly and beautifully! If there was a problem, I still have no idea! They were great. From hiring the best vendors to scouting out the location in the middle of winter (a hike to a waterfall) there really isn't much they wouldn't do to make your day amazing.Off the Beaten Path Wedding's reply:
Jenifer, it was so wonderful to work with you! You and Dave picked such a beautiful location and had the most FUN celebration we've been part of. It's hard to pick a favorite part of the day, from the frozen waterfall to the dinner yurt and sledding. Your guests will never forget it! Wishing you two a lifetime of joy together ❤ -
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Maggie Sent on 12/15/2018Fun and footloose
We got the whole package from Off the Beaten Path, both planning and photography, and couldn't be happier. I was finishing grad school while trying to plan our wedding, and Alicia and Neil were a welcome and fun break to studying. They made planning our wedding fun, and the day of was everything we wanted and more. Our pictures turned out great, there are too many to choose from to give to our family! I really love Neil's style, as it's different from traditional wedding photographers. He really pays attention to light and timing and sees what no one else does.Off the Beaten Path Wedding's reply:
You are so sweet, my dear! It was an absolute joy for us to be part of your special day. You and Josh were so intentional in crafting the experience for your guests and it shone through. There were so many beautiful moments to capture! -
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Ashley Sent on 07/16/2018I am so grateful for the time and dedication Alicia (and Neal) put into making our wedding a reality. Our wedding site was truly "off the beaten path" with over 300 guests, and by no means easy to put into fruition, but Alicia and Neal were up to the task! There were some hiccups along the way, such as me not having cell service or wifi the entire week leading up to the wedding- making it nearly impossible for us to communicate, and the rental company getting lost for hours and then stuck on the land about a half mile away from the wedding site, requiring Alicia and Neal to work their butts off well into the night. Our caterer only spoke Spanish, and our wedding site hardly had cell service. Despite all of these challenges, the wedding was lovely and so incredibly special. Alicia helped me realize items we needed to rent/purchase/borrow/bring in order to accomplish our goals, communicated clearly with our vendors, and did it all with a smile. She was professional and friendly and easy to work with. I HIGHLY recommend working with Alicia as a day of coordinator/wedding planner!
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Charlotte Sent on 03/14/2018My fiancé and I won an engagement shoot through these guys! They are wonderful people. Very kind and and thoughtful and extremely fun people. I can’t wait to book them for my wedding planning and wedding photography. I will highly recommend them to everyone! Thank you Neal and Alicia for capturing the most perfect pictures for us! -
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