WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE
glacier, montana wedding tips & inspiration
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Glacier 2022
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The Glacier National Park and surrounding areas of Montana are romantic, breathtaking and the perfect backdrop for any Rocky Mountain wedding weekend activity. This wedding guide is for the adventurous at heart who are ready to plan a destination wedding under the big sky and amongst the astounding beauty of Glacier. My hope is that you fall in love with the area as much as I have for your wedding weekend. Plan your destination wedding in Glacier National Park or the closest cities for beautiful scenery, talented vendors and plenty of opportunities for adventure. This wedding guide is filled to the brim with 100% local Montana talent. A romantic Logan’s Pass vow exchange, laid-back Apgar Amphitheater and pretty in pink Valentine’s Day styled shoot bring to life the magic of Glacier. We at Rocky Mountain Bride are champions of love and hope that you’ll be as well! Happy Planning! xo
Savannah @savannah_rockymtnbride
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Table of Contents
LOCAL FINDS 12.
forage + floral - 5 ways to incorporate
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Forage + Floral into your wedding day
LOVE STORIES proposal
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laken + vincent - Logan’s Pass
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emilie + stephen - Lake McDonald & Logan’s Pass
weddings
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lydia + ryan - Apgar Amphitheater
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kelsey + parker - The Nest on Swan River
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nicole + kris - The Lodge on Whitefish Lake
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tyler + rahul - Whitefish Escapes
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I N S P I R AT I O N 54.
lucky in love - Valentine’s Day wedding inspiration at Snowline Acres
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inside scoop - Seasonal weather and activities
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make it official - Where to get your license
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local vendors - Best wedding pros in the area
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rehearsal dinner and brunch locations
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venue guide - Best local spots to tie the knot
clockwise from the top: haley j photo, jennifer mooney weddings, amber lynn photography, danielle mullens photography and haley j photo
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FO L LO W A L ON G W I TH
Rocky Mountain Bride In order from top left to right: jacie van b photography | cam storie photography | maggie grace photo | alicia lucia photo shutterfreek | rosie nary photography | lindsey boluyt | taylor pettigrew | for the west and wild photo
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glacier “It seems to me Montana is a great splash of grandeur. The scale is huge but not overpowering. The land is rich with grass and color, and the mountains are the kind I would create if mountains were ever put on my agenda.” – John Steinbeck
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inside scoop seasonal weather & activities
BREAKD OWN OF TH E CITY
FA S T FAC T S
Situated in Northwestern Montana, Glacier sits between the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains. It is widely recognized for its iconic park, Glacier National Park. The park offers over 700 miles of trails and endless views which bring in millions of visitors every year. You’ll find a little of everything from glacial lakes to alpine meadows, waterfalls, lush forests, and more. No doubt, you will be surrounded by beauty and endless picturesque views when visiting Glacier. It’s an ideal destination for those seeking adventure and also looking for plenty of nearby amenities. We’ve compiled our favorite local vendors, rehearsal dinner and brunch spots, and weekend activities for your wedding in Glacier.
Elevation: 3,215’ Population: 13,732 Glacier was established as a National Park in 1910, it’s mountain ranges were carved by prehistoric ice rivers. The park is home to 26 glaciers, the largest one in the park is 0.7 square miles. Rated as the 10th most visited park in the United States.
HOW TO GET TH ERE You can get to Glacier by car or plane. Several people make the road trip due to the beautiful scenery but Glacier Park International Airport is also easily accessible, making it easy to plan your wedding weekend in Glacier.
by plane
By shuttle glacier park lodge glacierparkcollection.com/lodging/glacierpark-lodge
glacier park international airport iflyglacier.com great falls international airport flygtf.com
red bus tours glaciernationalparklodges.com/red-bus-tours
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whitefish amtrak station amtrak.com/stations/wfh
avis avis.com
hertz hertzmissoula.com
budget budget.ca
thrifty thriftycom
dollar dollar.com
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AV E R A G E T E M P E R A T U R E S
SPRING
SUMMER
AU T U M N
WINTER
34°F | 49°F
49°F | 85°F
39°F | 74°F
15°F | 29°F
RMB Tip: The Rockies are known for their unpredictable weather. Pack accordingly! Throw in that waterproof jacket for your summer visit, extra layers for winter or a cold weather coat in the spring and fall! You never know what the day will bring!
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W H AT T O D O FOR MORE INFORMATI ON ON GLACIER, VISIT ‘VISIT MONTANA’ AT VISITMT.COM/PLACES-TO-GO/GLACIER-NATI ONAL-PARK
A DVE N T U R E
SHOP
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Spend an afternoon exploring the many activities in Glacier National Park.
Explore all that Glacier has to offer on your own or be guided through its hidden gems!
Located throughout Glacier are spas or locallyowned stops designed for relaxation.
glacier guides glacierguides.com
adrena line zipline adventures adrenalinezip.com
natural elements massage & spa naturalelementsmassage.net
glacier nordic club glaciernordicclub.org
alpine designs alpinedesignsmt.com
the lodge at whitefish lake lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
glacier raft company glacierraftco.com
cawdrey gallery cawdreygallery.com
the spa at meadow lake meadowlake.com/the-spa
going to the sun road nps.gov/glac
farmhouse candle company shopfarmhousecandleco.com
lake macdonald nps.gov/glac
glacier national park conservatory glacier.org
wild river adventures riverwild.com wilderness camping nps.gov/glac
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MAKE IT OFFICIAL In order to obtain a marriage license in Glacier County, both parties must be present and at least 16-years old. You both must be able to provide a driver’s license in order to complete the application process. The marriage license costs $53 and can be purchased at the Glacier County Clerk of Court. Glacier County Clerk of Court 512 East Main Street Cut Bank, Montana, 59427 countyoffice.org/glacier-county-marriage-license-cut-bank-mt-057
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5 Ways to Incorporate Forage + Floral Into Your Montana Wedding Day
Local Finds
Forage + Floral Forage + Floral is where modern floral design meets curated collections of dinnerware and tablescapes designed with Montana event hosting in mind. By combining quality décor, luxury florals, and beautiful tabletop pieces, our styling is wildly romantic, modern, and highly creative. Founder, Savannah Gentry, wanted to create a space that is meant to inspire. Her creative design experience, coupled with an off-the-grid upbringing in the Bob Marshall Wilderness and an unquenchable sense of wanderlust, is what gives Savannah a sense of ease combining decorative styles and creative floral combinations that transform your home.
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1. Floral Workshop Plan a bachelorette party or bridal shower at Forage + Floral with a floral workshop. Grab your closest friends to create beautiful floral bouquets or centerpieces with fresh flowers and professional insight from Savannah or her talented team.
2. Floral accessories For engagement photos or a fun wedding day accessory, Forage + Floral can create custom hat band flower crowns. A pop of color and some fresh florals add a special touch to any wedding day celebration or activity.
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3. Rehearsal dinner flowers & table design
4. Wedding flowers
If you are looking for a florist who offers the whole package then Forage + Floral is your dream florist. Work with Savannah in coordinating the perfect rehearsal dinner setup; complete with table top design and a dreamy set of rehearsal dinner flowers to kick off your wedding weekend.
Flowers are one of the most important parts of a wedding day, and Savannah and her team are dedicated to creating your ideal wedding flowers. Thier eye for design and raw talent make Forage + Floral the perfect florist for your Rocky Mountain wedding in Montana.
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5. bridal gifts Looking for the perfect wedding-themed gift? Forage + Floral has the perfect array of gifts to thank the ones who made your wedding day go smoothly or for the bride and groom. From wedding-themed mugs and accessories to sweet cards and thoughtful gifts, pick from their large selection of gifts and goodies perfect to shower those you love with thanks.
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creative team Planning + Florals: Forage + Floral | forageandfloral.com Photographer: Haley J Photo | haleyjphoto.com
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Laken + Vincent Vincent and Laken met in Seaside, a beach along 30A in Florida. Vincent was down with five of his best buddies and Laken was down with her family for fall break. He was eating dinner with his boys at Bud and Alleys, a well-known restaurant, when they decided to catch a game at the upstairs bar shortly after. Little did he know his forever girl was about to walk in. Laken and Vincent had a few brief conversations and a double shot of tequila. That night, Vincent got Laken’s number and they planned a date for the next day. At the end of their first official date,Vincent dropped off Laken and they both promised to see each other again. That was the beginning of forever for the two.
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Vincent and Laken planned to attend The Big Sky Festival in Montana because the two share a love of folk music. He knew how much Laken loves the mountains, so he knew that Montana was the perfect place to propose. After a bit of research, Vincent decided to propose in Glacier National Park. He got in touch with Jennifer Mooney Weddings to handle the photography of the proposal and put some finishing touches on the day. They met Jennifer at the entrance to Glacier National Park on the first day of their trip, and Laken knew something was up. They stopped at a few iconic spots in the Park before hitting the final proposal spot at Logan’s Pass. With Laken situated on a giant rock with spectacular views, Vincent popped the question. Photographer: Jennifer Mooney Weddings | jennifermooney.com Ring: Imperial Jewelers | imperialdynastyvi.com
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Lydia + Ryan To understand how Lydia and Ryan met, you have to understand all of the ways they did not meet. They attended the same university, were studying the same major and were even in the same club for their major. The only difference was that Lydia was in her undergraduate program while Ryan was in his graduate program. They would walk the same halls, talk to the same teachers and even use the same computer labs. Lydia and Ryan finally met on a school trip to Boca Raton, Florida where they instantly hit it off and have been together ever since. In early November 2020, Lydia and Ryan planned a spontaneous trip to Rocky Mountain National Park the first weekend of December. However, they both were exposed to COVID-19 a week before they were supposed to leave. They ended up stuck in Nashville, with negative tests, and went on a hike at the Narrows of the Harpeth River. They were the only people on the hike and it was there where Ryan popped the question! Little did Lydia know, the spontaneous trip to the Rockies was planned right after Ryan bought the engagement ring and where he originally planned to propose.
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- REAL WEDDING -
SUNRISE NUPTIALS
They planned a sunrise ceremony at Glacier National Park on July 14th. Walking down the aisle at sunrise and seeing the faces of the people who mean so much to Lydia and Ryan made their day even more special. After the ceremony, their “reception” was an old-fashioned camp breakfast at Fish Creek Campground. They reserved three campsites near each other for their friends and family to camp and spend quality time together the week of the wedding. Being able to spend their wedding without having to worry about photos or seating arrangements was their favorite part of the entire wedding experience. They wanted to stay true to who they are as a couple and incorporated special family traditions into their day with those they love most in the world.
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ADVICE TO FUTURE COUPLES
“Keep it simple. It’s so easy to get caught up in the details, but at the end of the day, your wedding is exactly that YOUR wedding. A day that the two of you will look back on and reminisce about for years to come.”
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-VENDORSCeremony Location Apgar Amphitheater | nps.gov/glac Reception Fish Creek Campground | nps.gov/glac Photographer Kylie Farmer Photography | kyliefarmer.com Florals Mum’s Flowers | mumsflowers.net Cake/Desserts Outrageous Baking | outrageousbaking.com Bridal Boutique Brides by Glitz Nashville | brides.glitznashville.com Gown Designer Maggie Sottero | maggiesottero.com Bride’s Shoes Birkenstock | birkenstock.com Bride’s Ring Designer Shane Co. | shaneco.com Groom’s Suit Jos. A. Banks | josbank.com Groom’s Shoes Johnston & Murphy | johnstonmurphy.com Beauty Ashpaintshair Color Studio | ashpaintshair.com Officiant Jeff Fuqua Invitations Zola | zola.com Honeymoon Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos | hardrockhotels.com
Kelsey + Parker Kelsey and Parker both grew up in Kansas City. They never knew each other growing up, but their parents became friends after they had moved away. Their moms thought that they would be the perfect match! At the time, Parker was living in Seattle, Washington and Kelsey was living in Whitefish, Montana. Parker was going on a motorcycle camping trip to Montana and set up a blind date. They hit it off immediately and Kelsey moved to Seattle about six months later. Their moms are pretty proud. They went on a trip with a big group of friends to Kauai, Hawaii right before COVID-19 hit the world. It was an amazing trip: they rented a jeep, hiked to waterfalls, took a helicopter tour and lounged on the beach. On Kelsey and Parker’s last morning in Kauai, Parker proposed on their lanai. It was perfect and simple. The ring was something they had been shopping for together for months, a vintage piece from the 40’s.
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S I M P L E E L E M E N T S A N D N AT U R A L B E A U T Y
Everything about their July 17 wedding day at The Nest on Swan River was perfect. The classic and simple elements of the day tied back into the natural beauty of the venue. Kelsey and Parker talk about their wedding, and always say it’s the best wedding either of them has ever been to. The small details plannned by Repeat Boutique Events & Design came together and were captured flawlessly by Amber Lynn Photography. They loved having friends and family come to celebrate and share special moments with them from all over the world.
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-VENDORSVenue The Nest on Swan River | thenestonswanriver.com Planner + Florals Repeat Boutique Events & Design | repeatboutiqueweddings.com Photographer Amber Lynn Photography | amber-lynn-photography.com Cake/Desserts Miss Patti Cakes | misspatticakes.com Caterer Great Northwest Catering | greatnorthwestcatering.com Rentals Empress Tents and Events | empresstentsandevents.com Music/Entertainment Zonky Jazz Band | zonkyjazzband.com Bridal Boutique Lovely Bride Seattle | lovelybride.com Gown Designer Anna Kara | annakara.com Rehearsal Dinner Far West Boat Tour | flatheadharbor.com/boat-tours
Nicole + Kris Nicole and Kris began their love story in Seattle, Washington. Nicole moved to complete her medical training as a gastroenterologist and Kris was stationed in Seattle by the Navy. They dated for two years before Kris proposed to Nicole on December 12, 2020 at the top of the tallest building in Seattle, Columbia Tower. Due to Nicole’s hectic schedule, changing COVID-19 restrictions and ring delays, this was the fourth proposal that Kris planned unbeknownst to Nicole.
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P O S T- C E R E M O N Y C R U I S E
They planned a wedding focused on the natural beauty of Montana for September 6th at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Nicole and Kris’ favorite moment of the day was the planned boat ride after the ceremony for pictures with just the wedding party. It was the perfect post-ceremony refreshment and created a moment for just the two of them to enjoy each other’s company surrounded by stunning mountain views.
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WHY THE ROCKIES
“Montana was exactly what we wanted. The setting is majestic and beautiful, which was perfectly beautiful for the day.”
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-VENDORSVenue The Lodge at Whitefish Lake | lodgeatwhitefishlake.com Photographer Danielle Mullens Photography | daniellemullensphotograhy.com Videographer Jared Wortley Films | jaredwortleyfilms.com Florals Elevate Amenities | @elevateamenities Cake/Desserts Black Cat Bake Shop | blackcatbakeshop.com Music/Entertainment Ben Mallare Band | benmallare.com Bridal Boutique La Belle Elaine’s Bridal | labelleelaines.com Gown Designer Elysee by Enzoani | elyseebridal.com Bride’s Shoes Michael Kors | michaelkors.com Bride’s Jewelry Borrowed from her mother! Bride’s Ring Designer Fabri Fine Jewelry | fabrifinejewelry.com Groom’s Suit Suitsupply | suitsupply.com Hair Done by the mother of the bride! Makeup Christina Arlint | @beauty_renegade Officiant Bradley Wirth Invitations Minted | minted.com Paper/Calligraphy Mother of the groom! Rehearsal Dinner Grouse Mountain Lodge | glacierparkcollection.com
Tyler + Rahul “Describe the worst date you’ve ever been on,” was the Hinge prompt that brought Tyler and Rahul together. Tyler shared the story of a Tinder date she once went on with a man who told her he had seen five murders in his life, and he then brought another guy back to their table after a smoke break. Rahul matched with Tyler and responded with, “On our first date, you’ll have my undivided attention. Also, I have seen zero murders in my life.” They started dating seven months before COVID-19 really hit, so they have been inseparable and quarantined since their first date.
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THE PROPOSAL
They decided to take a trip to Jackson Hole for Tyler’s birthday in January of 2021. They had the most perfect long weekend getaway planned, where Tyler had a detailed itinerary of all the fun things they would get to do. Rahul mentioned how much he wanted to do a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge just outside of Jackson. Tyler was a little annoyed because it was not on the itinerary, but agreed because Rahul was so excited. He booked a private sleigh ride and asked the driver to take them to a private spot where he proposed among the Grand Tetons and elk.
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MEANINGFUL MOMENTS
After the loss of Tyler’s dad and with Rahul’s family unable to travel to the United States because of the pandemic, the couple decided to plan an eclectic and heartfelt elopement in Glacier National Park on October 5th. They chose to split their wedding budget down the middle with a special photography session with Jessica Billings Photography and the other half on renting out Whitefish Escapes for their closest friends and family to spend the weekend celebrating. Tyler and Rahul spent their wedding day celebrating meaningful moments and the start of their new life together.
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-VENDORSPhotographer + Officiant Jessica Billings Photography | jbillingsphotography.com Ceremony Glacier National Park | nps.gov/glac Reception + Lodging Whitefish Escapes | whitefishescapes.com Florals Dried Flowers by Olga | etsy.com/shop/driedflowersbyolga Cake Montana Wildflour | montanawildflour.com Catering Graze N Boards | grazenboardsmt.com Invitations Pink Sky Printables | etsy.com/shop/pinkskyprintables Bridal Boutique Bespoke Bride Boise | bespokebride.com/boise-idaho Rentals Empress Tents and Events | empresstentsevents.com Decorations Embellishments Studio | etsy.com/shop/embellishmentstudio Gown Designer Chic Nostalgia | chicnostalgiabridal.com Bride’s Hat Gigi Pip | gigipip.com Bride’s Shoes Thesus Outdoors | thesusoutdoors.com Bride’s Jewelry The M Jewelers | themjewelersny.com Bride’s Ring Designers James Allen | jamesallen.com Abhika Jewels | abhikajewels.com Groom’s Suit Indochino | indochino.co Groom’s Accessories Elm Wood | bespokepost.com Parquet | parquetco.com Groom’s Ring Naturaleza Rings | naturalezanica.com Beauty Done by the Bride! Lehenga Blouse Designs by Sandhya | etsy.com/shop/designsbysandhya Groom’s Jutti Village Craf Treasures | etsy.com/shop/villagecraftreasures Bride’s Jutti Art Needle Creations | etsy.com/shop/artneedlecreations
vow exchange
Emilie + Stephen
Emilie and Stephen initially met in college at Iowa State University, but did not cross paths until much later when Emilie had a physical therapy internship in Stephen’s hometown. They reconnected and the rest is history. Emilie had her next internship in Kalispell where Stephen traveled frequently to visit her. Glacier National Park is one of Emilie’s favorite places in the world, and is the place Emilie and Stephen first grew their relationship. They were married on October 9th in Des Moines, Iowa and planned a romantic vow exchange in Glacier National Park, captured by Meghan G Photography. Photographer: Meghan G Photography | meghangphotography.com Makeup: Jessica Burris | @makeup.by.jessica21 Rings: Brilliant Earth | brilliantearth.com
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lucky in love Valentine’s Day intimate wedding inspiration at Snowline Acres
T H E D AY O F L O V E
Local Montana vendors teamed up to create a Valentine’s Day themed, intimate wedding shoot to inspire future brides and grooms to get married on the day of love. SG Weddings and Events incorporated a modern and classic design with pops of red, pinks and oranges. Vibrant florals from Forage + Floral and custom cocktails from Treasure State Hospitality compliment the romantic color scheme and invite couples to not be afraid of a little color on their wedding day.
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- INSPIRATION -
ROMANCE IS IN THE AIR
Romance is in the air at Snowline Acres from the elegant tablescape to the romantic bridal looks created by Hailey and Mariah from Honey Beauty Montana. Sweet treats from Montana Wildflour with savory appetizers from The Kopper Kitchen add sweet touches to the Valentine’s Day theme. The delicate details and dreamy details are meant to inspire any couple looking to celebrate the start of their forever on Valentine’s Day.
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creative team Venue: Snowline Acres | snowlineacres.com Planner/Designer: SG Weddings and Events | sg-weddings.com Photographer: Haley J Photo | haleyjphoto.com Videographer: Whitefish Productions | whitefishproductions.com Florals: Forage + Floral | forageandfloral.com Invitations: Lichen and Pines Letterpress | lichenandpinesletterpress.com Bridal Boutique: Mimi’s Bridal | mimisbridalmontana.com Bride’s Jewelry: McGough and Co. | mcgoughandco.com Hair: Hailey Gauthier | @haileysbeautypage Makeup: Mariah Sullivan | @mariahsullivanmua Cake/Desserts: Montana Wildflour | montanawildflour.com Catering: The Kopper Kitchen | thekopperkitchen.com Rentals: Empress Tents and Events | empresstentsandevents.com Chairs: The Party Store | thepartystoremt.com Bar Service: Treasure State Hospitality | treasurestatehospitality.info Models: Jessica + Samuel
local vendors our vendor collective members A C C O M M O DAT I O N S great northern resort
harlow events
greatnorthernresort.com
harlowevents.com
the lodge at whitefish lake
huckleberry weddings & events
lodgewatwhitefishlake.com
huckleberryweddingsandevents.com
FLORALS
VIDEOGRAPHERS
forage & floral forageandfloral.com
whitefish productions whitefishproductions.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS carrie ann photography carrieann-photography.net emily morrison photography emilymorrisonphoto.com jennifer mooney weddings jennifermooney.com lovelight photography lovelightmontana.com tawnee bree photo tawneebreephoto.com
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dining rehearsal dinner & day-after brunch Step into luxury and enjoy delicious eats with those you love to most to celebrate the start of your wedding weekend or the final farewell before your guests depart at one of these nine rehearsal dinner and brunch restaurants in Glacier. Delectable cuisine and carefully hand-crafted cocktails await for your rehearsal dinner or morning-after brunch in Glacier.
Restaurants bar w guest ranch thebarw.com
finley point grill finleypointgrill.com
belton chalet glacierparkcollection.com/lodging/belton-chalet/dining
flathead lake lodge flatheadlakelodge.com
bonfire montanabonfire.com
mountain lake lodge mountainlakelodge.com/events
backslope brewing backslopebrewing.com
summit mountain lodge summitmtnlodge.com
casey’s caseyswhitefish.com
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GLACIE R WHI T EF ISH
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C O U N T RY C L U B
T HE AT R E
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MU S E U M
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LODGE
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St Mary Lodge & Resort
Many Glacier Hotel
Lake McDonald Lodge
Cripple Creek Horse Ranch
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Whitefish Lake
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
Grouse Mountain Lodge Firebrand Hotel
Mountainside Weddings
Stillwater Landing
Great Northern Resort
Glacier Raft Company Weddings and Events
Glacier Park Weddings at Great Northern Resort
Blue Star Resort and Retreat
Glacier Park Lodge
Haymoon Green ValleyRanch Resort Big Mountain Under Canvas Glacier Ranch Majestic Stage Road Estate Valley Fiddlestix Hungry Horse Tripple B Party + Arena Reservoir Ranch Weatherwood Supply
Bar W Guest Ranch
Homestead
Holt Stage Hideaway
Firefly Horse Co.
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Star Meadows Ranch
Glacier Outdoor Weddings
Izaak Walton Inn
Jewel Basin Weddings
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Diamond B Weddings
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Cabin Creek Landing B&B
Flathead Lake Lodge
Atanaha Event Center
Mountain Lake Lodge The Nest on Swan River
Glacier Camp Swan Lake
The Lodge at Trout Creek
Flathead Lake
The Barn at Finley Point
Quinn's Hot Springs Resort
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Holland Lake Lodge
Double Arrow Lodge Rugged Horizon
Lone Elk Lodge
Summit Mountain Lodge
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GREAT NORTHERN RESORT Glacier Park Weddings at the Great Northern Resort is an outdoor venue offering beautiful views of Glacier National Park for your ceremony and a gorgeous, tented reception area that can hold up to 200 guests. The ceremony site is a grassy, tiered area where you can see the peaks of the Park. The reception tent has bistro string lighting as well as beautiful ivory fabric draped throughout the tent offering a classy, yet, outdoorsy view. There is lodging available on the property as well as activities like whitewater rafting and spectacular fly fishing.
12127 Hwy 2 E, West Glacier | 406.387.5340 | glacierparkweddings.com
venue specs outside catering Yes
outside alcohol No
bridal suite No
jennifer mooney photography
guest accommodations Yes
pet friendly Yes
price range $3500 - $6000
coordinator required Yes
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THE LODGE AT WHITEFISH LAKE Nestled between majestic mountains and pristine waters lies Montana’s only AAA Four-Diamond rated resort - The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Inspired by the grand lodges of the past, The Lodge offers genuine Western hospitality to create cherished moments and lasting memories. With indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, The Lodge makes for a year-round wedding destination. The Lodge offers more than 8,000 square feet of indoor banquet space for receptions and winter weddings. During the summer months, the Lakeside Lawn and Pavilion are the ideal pair for an iconic Whitefish wedding with Whitefish Lake glistening as the backdrop for your big day. For smaller weddings, the Lakeview Regatta Room provides an intimate setting with a fireplace and views of the lake. The Lodge’s wedding sales and event manager will provide expertise to assist in planning your day, and the venue’s professional catering and special events team will ensure your wedding day flows according to plan.
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish | 406 863 4000 lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
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venue specs outside catering Yes
outside alcohol No
guest accommodations Yes
pet friendly No
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