Kate + Max | Yellowstone River Proposal

There’s something about Paradise Valley that feels like it was made for big, life-changing moments. Maybe it’s the way the mountains hold the sky, or how the Yellowstone River moves with a quiet kind of confidence. Either way, it became the perfect backdrop for Max + Kate’s proposal.

On a crisp fall afternoon, with the river running steady and the cottonwoods turning gold, Max got down on one knee and asked Kate to spend forever with him. She said yes through happy tears, laughter, and the kind of joy you can feel from several feet away. Their pup trotted around excitedly, completely unaware but thrilled to be part of whatever magic was happening.

We wandered along the river afterward, soaking in the quiet, the views, and the fresh “just engaged” glow. The mountains were dusted with early snow, the wind was gentle, and the whole valley felt like it paused to witness their moment.

Paradise Valley is always beautiful—but that evening, it felt unforgettable.