Wedding Planner June 2019

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Checklist

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Billings Depot

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Ditch the roses

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Be bold

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Bring indoors

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Honeymoon

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Maintain honeymoon beauty According to TripSavvy, 99 percent of couples who choose to have traditional weddings take a honeymoon. Around 1.4 million couples in the United States depart for honeymoons around the world each year, spending an average of $4,466 on the trip.

Though not nearly as pressure-filled as wedding planning, honeymoons do require some planning to ensure a fun and memorable trip. In a Bridal Guide survey, wedding couples indicated they were most likely to worry about wardrobe, swimsuits, sunglasses, sunscreen, and luggage when getting ready to depart.

Couples who want to look their best on their honeymoon and in their honeymoon photos should not forget to pack the following items.  Sunscreen: Sunscreen is a must whether you’re traveling to the pink beaches of a tropical island

or the slopes of a ski resort.

Choose a product that protects against both UVA and UVB rays, and be sure to reapply every 80 minutes or so, especially after perspiring or swimming. Sunscreen will help prevent damaging and painful sunburns that can adversely affect a trip.  Makeup-remover wipes: Even high-end resorts may not provide the correct face bar for removing makeup and refreshing skin. Makeup-removing wipes can offer deep clean-

ing in a few convenient swipes.  Hair refresher: Brides who want to get a few extra days out of a wedding day hairstyle should pack a hair refreshing spray to tame static and add UV protectors that keep locks pampered until they’re ready to wash.

Dry shampoos also allow for a little refreshing of hair between daytime adventures and evening dinner.  Eye cream: There may be a few late nights while you’re enjoying romantic,

candlelit meals or hitting up the hot spots around a resort. Ensure honeymoon photos do not show tired eyes with an eye cream that can reduce puffiness and dark circles.  Tinted moisturizer or BB cream: A high-quality tinted moisturizer or BB cream will hydrate skin and add just a sheer wash of color to even out skin tone. Pair with lip balm and a waterproof mascara and your honeymoon face will be ready.

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Grandchildren and

Grandchildren and weddings.

Who needs billboards, commercials, Facebook, or Instagram for advertising when there are grandchildren and weddings?

As a plastic surgeon, I love grandchildren and weddings.

“Grandma,” the little precious inquires while pulling on the excess skin on poor Grandma’s neck, “are you a turkey?” Grandma rushes to our office for an emergency neck lift.

“Grandma, are you going to die soon? You look old.” No wonder I love grandchildren. And I don’t even have any myself.

Weddings are even better. Wedding pictures, or the prospect of them, sends terror through the members of the wedding party. We all know the pitiless cruelty of the photographic lens. Any sag, bulge, or crease will be hurled back at us, amplified in full color.

The mother of the bride does not wish to be mistaken for the grandmother of the bride. A lithe, athletic bride-to-be finds that between low body fat and a genetically-gifted lack of breast tissue, she can’t fill out even the most modest of wedding gowns.

The maid of honor may want a little liposuction to prevent a zipper malfunction during the reception.

You can see why I love weddings.

The real purpose of any cosmetic intervention, whether it is a nice hairstyle or a facelift, is to safely and subtly bring a person’s perception of themselves more in harmony with what they see in the mirror or in the photograph.

It isn’t to impress others, or to look phony, but to look how one feels.

My love of weddings extends beyond the purely rapacious and mercenary.

Weddings provide, in their planning, an enormous amount of excited entertainment for all involved. Look

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at the TV shows, magazines, wedding planners, and the entire industry of the wedding. It’s a perennial obsession.

Some great fights too.

Weddings are great theater. There are costumes, lines spoken, drama executed, and often surrounding intrigue. For many of us, it will be our one great chance to strut our hour upon the stage.

Weddings are an affirmation of community—a group gathered together for a common purpose in an activity that can’t be done properly online.

Most importantly, weddings are a profound statement. They express the belief that marriage remains the foundational base of a society. Marriage is the nucleus around which orbit all the elements of a family, united in spirit and flesh.

Weddings reaffirm, in a world that is cynical and detached and digital, that love is alive and relevant, and that commitment is neither quaint or antiquated, but critical to our sense of security and inclusion. Weddings are a communion with the divine, for the divine is love.

Mostly importantly, weddings lead to more grandchildren.

I love weddings and grandchildren.

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Described as a “hidden gem” and “Billings’ best-kept secret”, DanWalt Gardens has almost two acres of manicured lawns, assorted flower beds, garden statues, fountains, and a koi pond with a waterfall. It is the perfect place for a romantic wedding — an outdoor wedding ceremony in a beautiful garden setting and an indoor wedding reception in the Pavilion. The Pavilion is equipped with air-conditioning and also has an attached service kitchen and tiki bar.

The new owners, Clint and Suri Lunde, spent their first year renovating, expanding, and improving the facilities to better accommodate wedding parties and other special events. They also added even more plants

and seasonal blooms to the already spectacular gardens and continue to maintain the loveliness of the grounds. As part of their wedding package, they are involved in the event planning with the bride and groom as many times as necessary in the months leading up to the special day to take care of every detail.

Conveniently located to hotels, restaurants, and Downtown Billings but secluded by nature, the DanWalt Gardens is easily accessible by out-of-town guests and has an on-site AirBnB. DanWalt Gardens provides a uniquely stunning and tranquil setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions and an unforgettable way to capture beautiful memories of a wedding day.

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Finalize arrangements with musicians, disc jockey and MC. Finalize arrangements with florist, specifying time and place of delivery.

Finalize transportation.

Make sure all clothes for bridesmaids, groomsmen and ushers will be ready.

Apply for marriage license.

Inform employer of leave of absence.

Here’s a checklist for everything you need!

Order needed utensils, which may include engraved cake knife, champagne glasses and a box for monetary gifts.

2 to 4 months before wedding JESS DEHAVEN | St. Joseph News-Press, Mo.‌

‌6 to 12 months before the wedding Determine budget.

Decide type of wedding: formal, semiformal or informal.

Choose ceremony location.

Discuss dates with clergy or officiant.

Choose attendants.

Select gown style.

Select veil style.

Select attendants’ apparel.

Compile bride’s and groom’s invitation list.

Select reception site.

Select caterer.

Select wedding planner.

Plan details of reception.

Select photographer.

Have engagement photos taken.

Select music for reception.

Select videographer.

Select florist.

Discuss gown colors and styles with mothers of bride and groom.

4 to 6 months before wedding Select men’s formalwear and arrange for final fitting a few days before wedding.

Select ceremony musicians and music.

Make honeymoon plans.

Print map to include with invitations.

Reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.

Buy wedding rings and order engraving.

Finalize invitation list with families.

Visit hairdresser and manicurist; make wedding day appointments for bridal party.

Order all printed items, including invitations, thank-yous, programs and napkins.

Reserve rental items: candelabra, arches, canopy, lines, etc.

Arrange rehearsal dinner.

Shop for trousseau and apparel for honeymoon and prenuptial parties.

Reserve limousine, carriage, trolley or coach transportation.

Review florist’s arrangements, finalize order.

Buy attendants’ gifts.

Order wedding and groom’s cakes.

Plan the ceremony and select music for the service.

You should receive your invitations at least three months before the wedding; send them out immediately.

Register for wedding gifts at the stores of your choice.

Decide on reception menu and select beverage options; decide if there will be an open bar.

1 to 2 months before wedding

Final bridal fitting.

Final attendants’ fittings.

Confirm honeymoon reservations.

Select reception decorations: balloons, candles, table favors, etc.

Select ceremony accessories: unity candle, ring pillow, guest book, etc.

Select personal accessories: handbag, garter, engraved goblets, guest mementos, etc.

Finalize arrangements with officiant.

Finalize arrangements with musicians taking part in the ceremony.

Arrange bridesmaids’ lunch or brunch.

Finalize arrangements with photographer and videographer. Discuss any special shots you want.

Ask officiant when he/she would like to receive your marriage license.

1 week before wedding

Pick up wedding rings and check engravings and sizes.

Final consultations with florist, musicians, photographer, videographer, etc.

If you are having a rehearsal, present attendants with gifts.

Men have final fitting two to three days be2 weeks before wedding fore the wedding and pick up formalwear Invite guests to rehearsal dinner. and shoes.

Move your belongings into new home. Make a wedding day schedule and give ev Review reception seating and place cards. eryone copies at the rehearsal dinner.

Confirm lodging for out-of-town guests.

Relax the day before; keep personal ap Record gifts as you receive them and write pointments; finish honeymoon packing. thank-you notes.

Day of the wedding Arrange for gown cleaning and bouquet Give payment envelopes to the best man, preservation after the wedding. who will deliver them after the ceremony Finalize arrangements with hall and caand at the reception. terer, confirming final number of guests.

Go to hairdresser, makeup artist, manicurist.

Finalize arrangements with baker regard Make sure the car keys, wedding rings, ing cake. marriage license, keys to the new house, Pick up wedding dress and bridesmaids’ airplane tickets, hotel confirmations are all dresses. assembled.

Groom or best man arranges final fittings Be dressed and ready for the picture-taking for men in the wedding party. two hours before the ceremony or accord Prepare envelopes with payments for the ing to the arrangements made with your officiant, reception hall, musicians, disc photographer. jockey, etc.

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Doughnuts Wedding Tips and Trends We’re Tracking at the Depot

BY MICHELLE WILLIAMS,

Executive Director, Billings Depot

1. Where’s Your Planner?

With an abundance of online resources, our brides are getting more sophisticated and organized every day. They come to us with lists and books, questions and ideas and even examples of timelines and vendors.

You can find a ton of examples of questions and to-do lists online and talk to friends and relatives who have recently gotten married. First-hand information is always a great resource for planning an event.

Organization and honest communication with your vendors and venues will benefit outdoors inside.

We’ve seen more weddings making trees, everyone in the long run. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. grasses and foliage a focal point in their floral designs. This includes living greenery walls, 2. From Rustic to Classic chandeliers and entire archways.

Although we still see mason jars and burRegardless of the venue you choose, be lap settings, we’re noticing more brides opt- sure to find out when you can arrive to set ing for clean, simple and classic decor. Think up and communicate this to your vendors. modern, bold colors paired with simple Also, if your décor incorporates greenery, greenery and elegant elements your grand- ask about refrigerated storage to keep your mother would be proud of: silver candle- floral and greens fresh. sticks, lace, velvet and sophisticated updos.

Tables are being decorated simply with 4. Play with Your Food natural materials and we’ve even noticed We’re always interested to see the many more weddings incorporating scents as ways food is served at weddings. Some part of their décor. During the month of brides and grooms have family members December, many weddings were decorated prepare the food while others hire caterers. with freshly cut trees, filling the entire space Some are very simple with grocery store with the scent of pine. Others incorporated snacks and others attempt a more creative scented candles and have even spritzed a and artistic approach. scent on their table linens.

There were a few weddings, however, Smell is the sense most closely linked to which stood out from the rest this last year. memory so it’s a natural element to incor- These weddings incorporated charcuterie porate into your day. platters on the tables with meats, cheeses and breads. One wedding hosted a popcorn 3. In or Out? Why Choose? station and another brought in an ice cream Living in Montana, it’s fantastic to be able cart for dessert. According to The Knot, cinto host a celebration outdoors. It’s even bet- namon rolls are replacing doughnuts as the ter when your venue has both indoor and trendiest wedding sweet for 2019. outdoor spaces. This allows your guests to Whatever you choose for your wedding, be more fluid in the space, protects you in be sure it makes you happy. case of bad weather and also enables you to Have fun, and congratulations on your be a little playful in your décor, bringing the journey ahead!

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ROYAL BRIDES’

personalized wedding touches

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mer Meghan Markle and Princess Eugenie, did just that.

“Today’s bride really wants to make her wedding her own,” said Lisa Gooder, executive director of Brides. “She doesn’t want something that she’s seen other people do. She wants something that can feel personal to her.”

“The royal weddings gave women examples of how to do that, and also perhaps some of the confidence to go and make this decision,” she said. “These royal trends that we saw from the weddings will be repeated, but

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ith two blockbuster British royal weddings in 2018 and an enduring fascination with the Brits, American brides craving a regal look with personal twists can find plenty of inspiration.

While royal wedding fashion will have an influence on bridal trends in the United States, American brides are continually looking for ways to personalize their wedding to reflect their own style. The royal brides, the for-

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in New York.

“There were a few dresses inspired by the Givenchy dress, but the Stella McCartney dress seemed to resonate with bridal designers,” Brown said, adding that its mock turtleneck is a more unique silhouette in bridalwear. “That was a style we saw a version of in pretty much every collection.”

The evening gown is a wearable look, Gooder said, which may appeal to brides jetting off to a destination wedding. “The halter neckline makes it a little bit sexy but still covered up, and that kind of chiffon fabric is always flattering and pretty,” she said.

Both brides wore a second gown on their wedding day. (Eugenie wore a blush Zac Posen dress for evening.)

Gooder said that’s a trend, noting that the former Kate Middleton, now Duchess of Cambridge, changed for her evening reception in 2011. “I think that Meghan putting that out there in such a public way really made it something that every bride wants to do,” Gooder said.

For her ceremony on Oct. 12, also at St. George’s, Eugenie wore a long-sleeve Peter Pilotto gown with a deep V neckline in the back, a design feature she requested to reveal her scar from childhood scoliosis surgery.

“Eugenie felt her scar was an important part of her story,” Brown said. “That probably does speak to a lot of brides who don’t want to fit into a certain mold and don’t feel like they have to.”

It’s the idea of being true to yourself, a theme also expressed through accessories.

The duchess’ veil had handembroidered flowers from the Commonwealth countries, along with the California poppy to represent her home state.

Eugenie made the choice to forgo a veil, possibly to showcase the back of her dress, and wore a diamond-and-emerald tiara, which stood out for the unexpected choice of the brilliant green gems, Brown said.

The duchess wore minimal, natural makeup and unfussy hair on her wedding day.

Said Brown, “That fact that you could see her freckles, her hair wasn’t in a perfect updo STEVE PARSONS‌ — is reflective of trends we’ve The newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan seen in bridal beauty and Markle and Prince Harry, leave Windsor Castle after their what we’ll see going forward.” wedding.

today’s bride really wants to look unique and like herself, and the personalization elements are the takeaways she can bring to her own wedding.”

Shelley Brown, fashion and beauty editor at The Knot, also noted the personal touches these royal brides incorporated into their day — their second gowns for evening that hit a fashion high note, and beauty and accessories choices that spoke to a bride looking like herself.

“Both of these brides infused their classic looks with their own personality, and I think that’s a trend that will be influential,” Brown said, adding that their example shows “you can personalize even a classic wedding-day look.”

Here’s a closer look at their fashion and beauty choices that might prove influential: Even before nearly 30 million people in the United States tuned in to watch Meghan marry Prince Harry in St. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle on May 19, she was a fashion force, driving sales and sellouts. Since the former “Suits” actress became the Duchess of Sussex, bridal gowns inspired by her wedding dresses — the Givenchy ceremony gown with three-quarter-length sleeves and bateau neckline, and the custom, high-neck Stella McCartney number she donned for her evening reception — have turned up on the bridal runways

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Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex wave from the Ascot Landau Carriage during their carriage procession on Castle Hill outside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England after their wedding ceremony.

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How to manage your wedding

SEATING CHART CHERYL STRITZEL MCCARTHY

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‌When the wedding guest list is done, venue chosen and ceremony planned, one touchy task remains: assigning seats for the reception meal.

Don’t wait until crunch time to begin, wedding planners say. And don’t throw up your hands and not do it at all.

“Walking into a sea of tables without a seat assignment can feel like walking into the cafeteria on the first day of school,” says Susan Graham of Signature Events in Atlanta.

“It’s very important to the flow of the event,” agrees Gina Cramer

of Make It Happen Events in Des Moines, Iowa.

So unless your reception is lounge-style grazing with food stations and no dining tables, buckle down and figure out who’s going to sit where.

“Assigned seating makes for less chaos,” says Maria Lindsay of Maria Lindsay Weddings and Events in Orange County, Calif. “A lot of thought goes into it. It can be challenging.”

Both bride’s and groom’s sides work together on seating. Where a guest’s table is in the room is important. Center your VIP tables (parents, grandparents, close family) in front of the head table, giv-

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ing them the best view of bride, groom and wedding party. Don’t place older guests in front of the band or DJ. Consider single guests: Would he or she like to sit with relatives or other singles the same age? College buddies might appreciate being close to the bar.

Seat co-workers on the outskirts of the room, but together.

“Place your guests where they’re most comfortable,” Cramer says. “You never want to put grandma in front of an amplifier, and I’ve seen it done.”

Any strained relationships? If Uncle Dave doesn’t get along with Uncle Mike, separate them by a few tables. Ditto for divorced parents, while keeping them equally centered on the head table. “Usually guests put differences aside for that day,” Cramer says. “But small things can be done to help.”

Have a few extra chairs on hand. It’s typical for guest lists to change the night before and the day of the wedding, with a few positive RSVPs dropping out or other guests suddenly able to attend. Or someone shows up with

an unexpected date.

A few tips

Know the maximum and minimum number of guests you can have at each table, given style and size of chairs.

Start with a stack of blank paper; each sheet represents one table. Write each guest’s name on a single Post-it note. Start grouping the guests, moving Post-its as needed, to create harmonious tablemates.

Your guest list is likely already in a spreadsheet, with columns for title and first name, last name, number of guests in party and special needs (such as highchair, wheelchair, vegan, food allergy). Add a column for table number.

Work on seat assignments as RSVPs come in. Your plan should be nearly complete a week before the wedding.

“There are countless creative ways to communicate seating assignments to guests as they enter the reception,” Graham says.

Consider a traditional escort

card, with guest’s name, table number, and indication of special meal if necessary, in elegant calligraphy laid on a linen-covered table with floral arrangement. For one seaside wedding, instead of escort cards Graham used white capiz shells displayed on sand, with guests’ names and table numbers stenciled on the shells.

“Look to Pinterest and your imagination to make this a showstopping element,” Graham says.

Don’t need place cards? Use a board on an easel. Either way, arrange alphabetically by guest’s last name, followed by his or her table number. “Do not list Table 1, 2 and so on, followed by names of guests at that table,” Cramer says. “That will take guests a very long time to find their name.”

Remember to relax. It’s meant to be fun.

“I tell my brides, this is your first wedding,” Cramer says. “But I’m lucky enough to do this almost every weekend.”

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Outdoor weddings, especially in the balmy days of summer, are always a great choice.

You can go one of two ways: Playing up the natural, or, in a new trend, setting it off by bringing traditionally inside elements out.

Upholstered furniture See you later, folding chairs. Try bringing out upholstered pieces, like wingback chairs in luxe fabrics for the bride and groom. Create conversation areas with pretty settees and benches. Make sure to put them in spots where the pieces won’t be soiled, especially if it’s something borrowed.

Rugs

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Be bold with color choices this summer Gold, green and white

GREEN SHOOT MEDIA

You can have your dream day draped in shades of blush and bashful, but there are a range of other colors out there you may have not thought of pairing up. Take a look at these palettes for some great ideas for your summer wedding.

Pair these classic colors with warm rattan and for an inviting daytime ceremony, suggests Sunset magazine, maybe even a brunch. Keep your golds classy, not glitzy.

Flowers: Anemone (white and green), agapanthus (white), gardenia (white and green), calla lily (white and green), ranunculus (white and green), stephanotis (white), phalaenopsis orchid (white, green), veronica (white and green).

Magenta, poppy and yellow

Wedding site The Knot recommends this palette for an outdoor summer wedding, and they’re spot on. With colors this bold, though, dress the rest of your ceremony and reception in neutrals.

Flowers: Clematis (magenta), water lily (yellow), roses (magenta and yellow), anemone (magenta, poppy), tulips (magenta, poppy, yellow), dendrobium orchid (magenta), snapdragon (yellow), ranunculus (magenta, poppy, yellow), nerine (poppy), Icelandic poppy (magenta and, greens. Martha Stewart Weddings recwell, poppy), peony (magenta, poppy, yel- ommends accents in shades of orange low). and yellow.

Flowers: Spirea (a green, flowering Coral and green branch), fritillaria (light green), IcelanCool off a hot coral with cool, sagey dic poppy (coral), mokara orchid (green),

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This neutral natural palette is great for upscale rustic weddings, The Knot says. Let wood, rock and other natural elements into your ceremony to set off this elegant palette, along with bouquets of white flowers.

Flowers: Succulents (gray), Oriental lily (white), cherry blossom (white, woody), peony (white), lisianthus (cream), rose (white, ecru), Queen Anne’s lace (white).

As always, your local florist can help you pick flowers and arrange a palette that best suits you, your ceremony and your venue.

And don’t forget the budget.

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VENDOR LISTINGS Mariposa Salon 2105 Central Ave, Suite 200, Billings 406-969-1257 www.mariposamt.com Your wedding day will be the one day that you will always remember. At Mariposa we want to make sure we give you the best possible start to your big day. We have everything you and your bridal party will need to look and feel amazing on your big day.

Rockin TJ Ranch 651 Lynx Lane, Bozeman 406-585-0595 www.rockintjranch.com An exquisite Montana wedding venue with unobstructed views of the Bridger Mountains, lush lawns, a winding creek and more. We offer the perfect location to host your Montana wedding. Our experienced team will help ensure your special day is a beautiful celebration.

The Gathering Place 24 S. 29th St., Billings (Located in the CLDI Building) (406)256-3002 www.cldibillings.org The Gathering Place invites you to take advantage of 2,600 SF of simple elegance complete with a catering kitchen. An 11-foot ceiling, original beams, large windows, and blank walls with a gallery hanging system will bring your vision to life. The Gathering Place welcomes you and your guests with open arms!

A & E Floral 919 Grand Ave., Billings 406-894-2304 aandefloral.com Specializing in affordable and elegant wedding flowers. Family-owned and operated, Sheri and her dynamic team create stunning works of art that will be captured in photos for a lifetime.

A & E Floral is happy to make your special day and details come to life with breathtaking flowers. From rustic wildflowers, modern contemporary, or classic design, A & E Floral is sure to make your wedding flowers memorable! Call for a free consultation today.

BILLINGS GAZETTE

Billings’ Premier Wedding Venue

Just minutes from downtown Billings, located along Pryor Creek, this spectacular venue brings together the quiet of the country and the convenience of the city. We offer a stunning wedding garden and a spacious 7,800 sq. ft. reception hall featuring a beautiful foyer, private bridal suite, elegant chandeliers, & spacious patio areas

We also do reunions, company parties, retreats, corporate meetings, or any other important events!

We’re all inclusive!

Rentals Vendor Choices No Curfews Clean Up Free Night Stay

Creekside at Chanceys

A Great New Outdoor Venue

Voted One of the Top 3 Best Wedding Venues In Billings!

(406) 348-2205

www.ChanceysEvents.com

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(406)585-0595 | WWW.ROCKINTJRANCH.COM | 651 LYNX LN, BOZEMAN, MT