Wedding below the Big Sky!!!

There is no place that can compare to the beauty and exuberance of the picturesque mountainous environment in Montana. It is also known as the Big Sky Country. The wide expanses of the valleys at over a mile above sea level provide incredibly wide panoramas as they juxtapose the rugged beauty of the mountains. The venues housed there provide a breath-taking backdrop for any kind of wedding ceremony. The wedding venues offer every feature of the beautiful state; riverside, lakeside, mountain valley and even mountaintop lodges to add a special touch! Whether planning your wedding in a church, chapel, hotel, mansion, estate, or outdoor venue, Montana has the perfect place for your wedding ceremony or wedding reception.

Crazy Mountains

There is no other place on earth like the Crazy Mountains. The incredible majestic beauty of these mountains has not only played a backdrop role in Robert Redford's film "The Horse Whisperer" but also serve as dream locations dream locations to hold your ceremony, reception and bridal shower or even your unforgettable wedding proposal. Some of the most popular sites include riversides like the beautiful Big Timber Creek, refreshing waterfalls and mountain spots up to 6600 ft where the view of Montana's Big Sky is simply breathtaking. Your ceremony can be held on a Black Angus ranch that has been established for a hundred of years in true Montana style with a unique wooden Gazebo with a wide-open 360-degree view to the Crazy Mountains, the Beartooth and Absarokee Mountains. The top of a mountain at more than 6000 ft. with a natural handmade stone altar, lonesome romantic cabins and a lovely refurnished barn where you can enjoy the rustic kind and hospitality of Montana's life style. For couples who prefer a traditional elegant wedding with stylish etiquette and the possibility of indoor receptions, you can hold your wedding in a large lodge located at the creek.

East West Resorts

Whether you are looking for a romantic escapade or a wedding venue, East West Resorts of Big Sky has the perfect accommodations to fit your needs. The Moonlight Lodge, home to the Timbers Restaurant, East West Resorts' vacation rentals, and the Moonlight Spa, is an ideal environment for a destination wedding. Weather permitting, additional space is available on the outside terrace. The Lodge's terrace is an ideal place for outdoor wedding ceremonies or as an alternative to the dining room, weather permitting. Wedding photographers will take great shots with the unparalleled views of Lone Peak and the Spanish Peak mountain range. Sounds of the waterfall flowing into the terrace-side pond will be the only sounds you hear as you and your fiancée recite your vows. The reception will take place inside the magnificent Moonlight Lodge, where the four-sided, 175-ton rock fireplace commands the room. Make a grand entrance from the Ponderosa Pine staircase as your friends and family raise their glasses in a toast. The Lodge boasts 36-foot high ceilings, towering windows, and plush leather and antique furniture. Whether your wedding guests number 80 or up to 200, the Moonlight Lodge and Spa is the ideal place for a destination wedding ceremony.

Rainbow Ranch Lodge

Located in the heart of Big Sky country and on the banks of the Gallatin River, the Rainbow Ranch Lodge combines the rustic rugged West with classic elegant sophistication. A place where exceptional food, wine, and accommodations allure couples for their perfect wedding. Each of the Lodge's 21 rooms offer luxurious comfort and amenities and the Log Cabins, ranging from two to five bedroom, are ideal for a romantic getaway for two or a fly fishing retreat for ten.

School House Gardens

School House Gardens has beautiful sites for outdoor garden weddings. Located in the heart of the Gallatin Valley, near Bozeman and Manhattan, School House Garden is a treat for a perfect wedding as its lush green carpet of grass, and the vibrant hues of the flowering shrubs, add beauty and freshness.

While taking a stroll through the list one can see there's no place like Big Sky Country to get married. Montana's beautiful locations and romance of the Old West provide the perfect setting for weddings, vow renewals and honeymoons.