tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70569206379830213502024-03-19T10:29:41.169-07:00Montana Made WeddingsA blog dedicated to beautiful destination weddings in Western Montana!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-40605653380750875762017-03-18T16:22:00.002-07:002017-03-18T16:28:36.758-07:00<h2>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>A</b>nniversary</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>B</b>ride</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>C</b>hampagne</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>D</b>ancing</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>E</b>ngagement</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>F</b>lowers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>G</b>room</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>H</b>appily ever after</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>I</b>nvitations</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>J</b>oyful</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>K</b>isses</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>L</b>asting love</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>M</b>emories</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>N</b>ight of celebration</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>O</b>utstanding couple</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>P</b>erfect day</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Q</b>uality time together</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>R</b>ings</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>S</b>ave the Date</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>T</b>ime for honeymoon!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>U</b>nion</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>V</b>ows</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>W</b>ish come true</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>X</b>OXO</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Y</b>ou and Me</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Z</b>ealous time</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-91012093824983296322016-09-21T18:15:00.003-07:002016-09-21T18:15:51.116-07:00The Montana Made Wedding Fair - Vendor BlogI<span style="font-family: inherit;">f you're reading this, odds are you've registered to be a vendor at our upcoming wedding fair! November 5th at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds, to be exact. We're so happy to have you on board! Here's the deal:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you've signed up to be a participating vendor, then you've agreed to help promote our show. Our marketing budget this first year is small - so the success of this show depends on you, as a vendor, sharing our show information! Nowadays, people need to see something 10 times before they remember it. So please post the wedding fair information, and through sheer numbers, we'll stick out in bride's minds!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please share on both your business pages AND your personal page. The crowd that follows each is typically completely different!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Remember - we are also having a bridal consignment event as a portion of our wedding fair. Consider sending an email to past clients (even clients from 2+ years ago!) to remind them that they can sell any leftover decor, linens, dresses, etc. at the Bridal Haus! Visit <a href="http://www.thebridalhaus.com/">www.theBridalHaus.com</a> for more information!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">HAVE NO FEAR! We've made the social media posting easy on you. We've created Facebook posts FOR you! You just need to post them a few times a week. Click <a href="http://www.montanamadewedding.com/social-media-posts" target="_blank">HERE</a> to view the posts. You could easily schedule them (learn how to schedule a post <a href="https://www.facebook.com/help/389849807718635" target="_blank">HERE</a>). We would LOVE it if you were able to sponsor a few posts too, but we understand that's not in everyone's marketing budget.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">We have a vendor handbook, which was made as a guide to help you know what our wedding fair plans & rules are. Click <a href="http://media.wix.com/ugd/f51892_ea0507d286b5478cb34214c0bb05c234.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a> to read that handbook.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">We have a Q&A meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 29th, at 6pm at the Stevensville Library, to help answer your questions about the wedding fair, and to review the handbook. We will also make a video recording of the workbook information review, so if you don't attend, we'll email you a copy, so you can know what's expected.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stumped on booth ideas? We've created a Pinterest board (click <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/BitterrootWedd/montana-made-wedding-fair-booth-inspiration/" target="_blank">HERE</a>) to give you some inspiration!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Any time you want to review the vendor information, you can see it on our website at: <a href="http://www.montanamadewedding.com/vendor-information">www.montanamadewedding.com/vendor-information</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We will be assigning booths in the coming weeks - we wanted to wait to assign booths until we knew all the participating vendors, so we didn't put like vendors near on another. We also wanted to accommodate any special requests we received about vendor placement. These assignments will be announced in an email on November 1st. Note: all booth spaces are the same size.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks so much and we look forward to a great show! As always, if you have questions, you can reach out to the bitterrootweddingassociation@gmail.com. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-14437774162871087362016-05-05T23:31:00.002-07:002016-05-05T23:31:14.079-07:00Planning a Montana Destination Wedding: Step 1Well, it's official! The papers are signed and Ashlee & Jesse have accepted the prize for their free Montana Destination Wedding! As a planner, my first step once someone books me is having an initial consultation. Because so many things were already established in advance of this wedding (being a giveaway and all), a lot of the "normal" things I would talk over with a client needed to be tweaked. Here's what we're doing instead:<br />
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<li>Our initial consultation pretty much reviewed the budget line by line, to explain to Ashlee & Jesse what was included and what would be additional, if they decided to add on.</li>
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<li>Ashlee's tastes are described as "elegant and vintage" in style, whereas our giveaway is very rustic. So we've been working on ways to give her what she wants without adding additional costs to her.</li>
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<li>Her Pinterest board for inspiration have begun (you can see the board <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/eventsbyautumn/montana-wedding-giveaway-our-winners/" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</li>
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<li>and her invitation ideas are in the process of getting updates to meet their color ideas and style preferences.</li>
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Wedding planning doesn't need to be stressful. As a planner, we know what to attack first to keep someone on track, and on budget. In this example, it's been about two months, and our "free" wedding is pretty much planned, with minimal stress to the bride & groom. Now we just get to talk about small details and custom tailoring items to Ashlee & Jesse's wants. Below are some images of what Ashlee & Jesse and I have been working on (and just part of what's included with our full service package)!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-56781953198318991642016-05-05T10:43:00.000-07:002016-05-05T10:43:10.331-07:00Involving Animals in your Wedding | Practice Makes PerfectAlright folks, this is a topic that needs much discussion. Everyone loves their pets. And more often than not, they want to involve the animals in the wedding day. Here are some things you'll want to consider before committing:<div>
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You are NOT brushing your dog or horse in your wedding dress. Just don't do it. Pay someone, or ask a friend to make sure the animal is prepped and ready for the big day! The added responsibility of having to make sure your pet looks its best is just another stressor you don't need.<br />
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Have your dog walk down a practice aisle on it's own. Put a giant fake floral collar on your dog. When you put real flowers around its neck on the wedding day, it may hate them otherwise! Also, ride your horse in a long white skirt, which swooshes in the breeze. Training an animal is a big part of having success on a wedding day! No one wants to get bucked off their horse because the dress touching its behind spooked it. There's plenty of YouTube videos out there. Don't be a YouTube video.<br />
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Just as you shouldn't entrust a wedding band to a toddler ring bearer, you shouldn't trust an animal with that responsibility either. Tie fake rings to the dog, if they're going to be your ring bearer. Have the best man actually holding the rings at the altar. This ensures the dog doesn't run off with your investment tied to its neck.<br />
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Make a wise choice when it comes to your pets. If you can't commit to 1-6 above, you might want to consider leaving the animals at home on the wedding day. And most importantly, have a sense of humor. If your pet gets nervous and poos at the altar, it will be something you'll laugh about for years to come. They're animals, and although you may practice till you're blue in the face, you need to just enjoy their company on the big day, no matter what happens!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-30039667034409935412016-05-04T17:59:00.000-07:002016-05-04T17:59:01.598-07:00Styled Shoots create unrealistic expectationsWe'd like to set the record straight. <br />
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Nearly every photo you see of wedding decor, on Pinterest is from a styled shoot.<br />
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Even if it's a photo FROM a real wedding, it was probably staged or styled to look that way! What your wedding day will look like is incredibly different. The small details you put into the day will blend into the overall picture. Your venue will seem huge and your details will feel like they suddenly don't matter. But they DO matter! Your wedding day is all about the individual guest experience. We love that people put time and effort into those small details, and the photographers will capture those details in a very flattering way. <br />
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Let's say you choose red as a wedding color, and the photographer walks by a flowering bush with red blooms at the ceremony site. They may pause to take a photo of that, because that detail was a part of your day, and relevant to your story. You didn't even have to put that plant there. That's part of what a photographer does - find the small pieces of your wedding details, to document the day.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-27387856997388915642016-05-04T17:42:00.001-07:002016-05-04T17:42:34.810-07:00Involving children in your weddingIf you're marrying into a family with children, it's very important to include the children in the wedding day. There are all sorts of ideas on Pinterest to include the children in the ceremony, from sand ceremonies, to special presentations (<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/eventsbyautumn/involving-children-in-your-ceremony">www.pinterest.com/eventsbyautumn/involving-children-in-your-ceremony</a>) but what about the rest of the day? Here's a quick list we've compiled:<br />
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<li>Let them help as ushers</li>
<li>Make your oldest daughter or son your maid of honor or best man</li>
<li>Let them give a speech at the reception</li>
<li>Make sure they get flowers just as special family members would (boutonniere/bouquet)</li>
<li>For the girls, let them get their hair & makeup done, and get them a special dress</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-12335435599579262062016-05-04T17:25:00.002-07:002016-05-04T17:25:43.295-07:00Don't forget the wedding fonts!Sometimes it's mind blowing how many brides don't even think about fonts on their wedding day. It's FREE and one of the easiest ways to add personalization! Think about just how many items with a wedding have fonts on them:<div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-4730512944576705302016-05-04T17:17:00.000-07:002016-05-04T17:17:28.687-07:00Picking the right wedding colors<br />
Do you remember the color wheel from art class in 8th grade? When you're an artist, a lot of things you do depend on knowing & understanding the color wheel and all its parts. Below, we'll give you a color lesson, and hopefully it helps you choose a great wedding color combination!<div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-32008180719406584302016-05-04T16:34:00.001-07:002016-05-04T16:34:26.059-07:00Current trends & your wedding<div style="font-size: 12px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So, you're in love with the Boho trend. You like macrame, large floral crowns, barn wood tables and tapered candles. You're not alone. But what happens when you look back on your wedding photos in 30 years? Will you cringe at what you thought was once beautiful? Think of the wedding dresses that were so popular in the 80's. And the tulle. Oh, the tulle. That was the trend in those days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Weddings are a lot like fashion trends - you'll be completely in love with something one day, and then years down the road, wonder why you thought that ever looked good. Keep that in mind when designing your wedding. If you're into fashion or current trends, then embrace it! But if fashion isn't your thing, and you rock a style of your own, show it. Either way, your wedding is an event that should reflect YOUR style. Personalize it however you see fit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Not everyone wants, or can afford the most popular wedding styles. But you can certainly pick and choose what elements reflect you as a couple. Just because blogs publish photo after photo of magazine quality weddings, you shouldn't add details just because a blog told you it was cool. Make sure you're adding elements because they make sense to your style and your budget. Happy planning!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-49818464183330806732016-04-09T15:25:00.002-07:002016-04-09T15:46:57.575-07:00Announcing our $20,000 Wedding Giveaway Winners!<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">First of all, we wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who registered to win our wedding giveaway! It was delightful to see the sheer amount of people who were hoping to get married in our beautiful Bitterroot Valley! We would also like to send a huge thanks to Destination Missoula, who put together the terms of the giveaway, promoted the event for us, and selected our winner. And of course, this wouldn't have been possible without the support of the Bitterroot Wedding Association members who donated their services, giving one deserving couple the wedding of their dreams!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Without further ado, we'd like to introduce Ashlee & Jesse Murphree! Their story is absolutely incredible, and we're honored to plan their wedding.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Ashlee and Jesse went to high school together, although they didn't know each other very well in those days. After graduation, 9/11 took place, and Jesse enlisted in the Army. While serving in Afghanistan, his humvee was hit with an anti-tank mine. He sustained life threatening injuries, including traumatic brain injury and the loss of his legs. Ashlee told us that he actually died 6 times before becoming stabilized in the hospital.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">When he had recovered enough to travel, he would make another life-altering trip - this time, to his home state of Colorado. He met up with a group from his High School, who wanted to thank him for his service. Ashlee was attending the event. She says once they reconnected that night, they were inseparable! It just seemed natural that Ashlee would step into the role of caretaker, and that allows them to live a relatively independent life.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You may have noticed that they share the same last name. The photo above is from the night that Jesse proposed to Ashlee. But, as you can imagine Jesse has had to go through incredible amounts of surgery and rehabilitation from his injuries. If you're a married couple, it's helpful when working with insurance & the V.A. So Jesse and Ashlee went to the court house to make their marriage official.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">That being said, they never had a true "wedding," and that's one thing that they still wanted to do. Jesse was actually born in Montana, though he didn't grow up here. He still has family in the state, so Ashlee thought it might be fun to try to win our wedding giveaway. Jesse talks frequently about Montana with Ashlee, and she has never made a reason to visit. Well, we've certainly given her a reason now! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Jesse has made incredible progress with his rehabilitation and was actually walking on prosthetic legs for a period of time. But additional surgeries were required, and unfortunately, one of those surgeries left him with even more nerve damage to his legs. He is currently in a wheelchair, but is still working hard at rehabilitation. Ashlee said he had been looking for a reason or a goal to help him work towards walking again. He now has a date in mind, of October 15th - the day of his wedding - where he wants to walk Ashlee down the aisle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We are so thrilled to have this deserving couple as the winner of our giveaway, and we'll be posting more about their planning progress and of course, we'll document the wedding too! We encourage you to follow our blog, as we help them plan their dream wedding in Montana!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">And again, special thanks to our participating vendors:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Bitterroot Wedding Association</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Destination Missoula</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hamilton Party Rentals</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Johanna B Photography</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Events by Autumn</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A Moveable Feast</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Purcell Ranch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Oh So Chic Boutique</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Vintage 44</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Bitterroot Floral Shop</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Badlander Beverage Catering</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Kalyn Halamandris of Teased Salon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">RMF Entertainment</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Wedding Cakes by Ambrose-Barton & Brown</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Happy Huckleberry Studios</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Sweet Pea Sewer & Septic</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and Rococo Bridal</span></li>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-41946820142304559512016-03-01T11:59:00.003-08:002016-03-01T11:59:37.314-08:00The Montana Made Wedding Fair<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well, the cat is officially out of the bag! The Bitterroot Wedding Association IS going to host the Montana Made Wedding Fair! November 5th, 2016, at the First Interstate Building, in Hamilton, Montana! The event website is in the works and will go live on March 1st! This show will be unlike any other show in the area - Not only will it will be incredibly affordable, and it will be centered around our very own Bitterroot Wedding Association vendors! Here's the run-down so you can be ready on March 1st when we open registration (seriously, you need to be ready come March 1st!):</div>
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The Montana Made Wedding Fair Website goes live!</div>
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The show will allow a limited number of exhibitors in each vendor category</div>
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Registrations will only be accepted from Bitterroot Wedding Association Members (so if you're not a member, we suggest you get your information & dues in ASAP!)</div>
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If you're slow to sign up and all the vendor spots in your category are filled, you will be added to wait list</div>
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We have over 20 vendor categories including items like: accommodations, bar, catering, invitations, cakes, photographer, venues, etc.</div>
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We are setting registration up this way so the show will feature a wide variety of vendors, and be most beneficial to those who attend!</div>
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We will open the waiting list, and add more vendors to the show (example: only one florist signs up, and no more florists are on the waiting list - we may add another venue from the wait list to the show)</div>
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You can continue to send in your registrations if you're a Bitterroot Wedding Association member</div>
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Anyone who isn't a member can sign up to join the show, if there are empty spots left</div>
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We want to give our own BWA members an opportunity to fill this show, since it's hosted by the Bitterroot Wedding Association and we want to feature local vendors!</div>
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Registration fees will only be $150 for BWA members</div>
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Non-members will be allowed to sign up after May 1st, and will have to pay $500 to participate</div>
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Therefore, if you can qualify to be a BWA member (Ravalli or Missoula county business doing business in the Bitterroot Valley), it's more affordable to just join the association first before registering!</div>
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To keep these costs low, we will require each vendor to commit to helping promote the show. </div>
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We will charge a very small fee at the door to our attendees, to make sure that those who attend are serious about shopping for wedding & event vendors! $5.00 tickets will go on sale online (likely in August or September), and will be available until November 4th, and then at the door on the day of the event!</div>
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We are partnering with an upscale wedding consignment boutique, called Bridal Haus! It's very much like the local Prarie Sisters or Vintage Whites, but it's all wedding related items! Bridal Haus will be using a portion of the space to collect and resell bride's lightly used decor, linens, gowns, etc. We know that in years past, the wedding fairs in the Bitterroot Valley weren't well attended. We hope to encourage a lot more locals & Missoulians to come to our show by making adding the wedding resale aspect in a very professional way! We're very excited for this new twist on a wedding fair.</div>
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If you have questions about the show, shoot us an <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="mailto:bitterrootweddingassociation@gmail.com?subject=Questions%20about%20the%20Montana%20Made%20Wedding%20Fair" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_self">email</a></span>, or give us a call at 406-219-7840! As we mentioned above, the website will be live in just one month, so be prepared to print your registration form and grab your space before they fill up!</div>
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The Bitterroot Wedding Association’s goal is to provide awareness about the beauty of the Bitterroot Valley in Western Montana, as a great location for weddings! Part of this awareness comes from partnering with organizations that have a far wider reach than we do. One example comes with the giveaway we’re currently participating in with Destination Missoula!</div>
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We’re giving away a wedding worth OVER $20,000 to one lucky bride and 60 of her guests! The wedding will take place at the Purcell Ranch, in Lolo, Montana, and a TON of our Bitterroot Wedding Association members are participating. The deadline to register is January 31st, and you can register here: <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.destinationmissoula.org/wedding-giveaway" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">http://www.destinationmissoula.org/wedding-giveaway</a></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2016 Wedding Giveaway!</span> We participated with Destination Missoula to put together a free wedding for next October 15, 2016! Each vendor gave away all or a portion of their products, and we were able to build a beautiful FREE wedding for one lucky bride! The promotion is currently running, and we'll pick a winner in February!</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Western Montana Wedding Magazine</span> - we are working diligently on creating a wedding magazine for our Association, which will feature weddings in our Valley, and creative ideas and vendor features. If you want to participate in this magazine, please <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="mailto:bitterrootweddingassociation@gmail.com?subject=Information%20on%20Bitterroot%20Wedding%20Association%20magazine" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_self">email us</a></span>.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-67155655365061424052016-03-01T11:53:00.002-08:002016-03-01T11:53:41.962-08:00 The Bitterroot Wedding Association's 2015 accomplishments<div class="font_8" style="border: 0px; color: #182f47; font-family: Spinnaker, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
We just wanted to share a bit about what we've accomplished in our first year! We want to thank you all for your support, and look forward to 2016's accomplishments!</div>
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Our website went live January 8th</div>
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We’ve had over 1,200 visitors to our website to date</div>
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We had a booth at the Cherry Creek Wedding Fair & collected about 300 leads!</div>
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We hosted 3 Networking Events! Off-season (January, April & October)</div>
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We taught classes on Social Media Marketing</div>
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We taught a class on creating your own Website</div>
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We sent a monthly Newsletter with wedding business marketing tips & leads from website visitors</div>
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We put together a styled shoot with Rocky Mountain Bride, which will be published in the Spring of 2016, featuring the Bitterroot Valley, the Bitterroot Wedding Association and a bunch of our members!</div>
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We joined the Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce–and are joining Missoula soon!</div>
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We created a traveling “Open Space” Billboard for the Association</div>
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We partnered with Destination Missoula to create a free wedding! The goal is to build awareness about the area in feeder markets (like Chicago, San Diego, Minneapolis, Seattle, etc.) The wedding will take place October 15, 2016, and we are partnering with a bunch of great vendors who are members.</div>
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We set up social media promotions to capture destination business</div>
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We're constantly promoting weddings on social media, to keep our audience engaged.</div>
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We’ve been featured in articles in the Ravalli Republic, Missoulian, and also got a segment on KPAX</div>
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DID YOU KNOW:</div>
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Montana has 7000 weddings a year</div>
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The average spend in our area is $20,000, and the national average is $29,900</div>
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The average guest count is 120-130 in our area, and the national average is 135</div>
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Whitefish hosts about 1200 weddings per year ($21k avg). - $31 million revenue</div>
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Bozeman is 1000 ($24k avg.) - $19 million revenue</div>
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Missoula is 800 ($21k avg) - $17 million revenue</div>
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The Bitterroot Valley is 200 ($20k avg). - $4 million revenue</div>
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MEMBERSHIP GOALS:</div>
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In 2015, we reached our first year’s membership goal!</div>
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We've already received a great amount of memberships for 2016 also, so it's looking like we'll meet 2016 membership's goals too!</div>
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Dues are $100 for the year for 2016 – the membership runs from January 1st to December 31st.</div>
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After December 31st, the dues become $150</div>
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Multiple categories are $25 each (like if your business did photography & videography under the same business name)</div>
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Multiple categories are $75 each if you operate a second business under a different name (example: Events by Autumn & Happy Huckleberry Studios is owned by the same person, but it's 2 different business names & websites)</div>
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Dues are 100% applied to marketing efforts. Our mission is to bring more business to the area – by joining the effort, you’re providing resources to grow ALL of our businesses.</div>
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In order to keep this successful, we need your help to continue talking about the association!</div>
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When a client asks for a referral, include our website in your list!</div>
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Include our "proud member" logo in your email signature line</div>
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If your business is active on Facebook, repost things you like from our BWA Facebook page, and like posts that you find informative!</div>
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Guest Bloggers are always welcome</div>
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Find us on Weddingwire.com, and add us as an Association you belong to!</div>
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Again, thank you all for your membership, and we're thrilled for 2015's year, and looking forward to growing the amount of business that happens in 2016 in the Bitterroot Valley!</div>
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<span style="font-size: 13px;">Autumn Kozimer, Owner, Planner, Designer @ <a href="http://www.eventsbyautumn.com/" target="_blank">Events by Autumn</a></span></div>
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A lot of local Bitterroot brides are the DIY kind - the kind that don't necessarily want the formal church wedding, but still want elements of a traditional ceremony, ESPECIALLY if your best friend is conducting the ceremony, and this is their first time. This blog is FOR YOU.</div>
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Follow <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.eventsbyautumn.blogspot.com/2015/07/how-to-plan-your-wedding-ceremony.html" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">THIS LINK</a></span> to see the elements of a traditional non-denominational ceremony, and where you can customize it.<span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.eventsbyautumn.blogspot.com/2015/07/how-to-plan-your-wedding-ceremony.html" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">l</a></span></div>
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And don't forget, if you want to do wedding programs, here are few ideas for you:</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Big Sign</span>: Post a large sign at the entrance to the ceremony, introducing the "who's who" in your wedding (wedding party names, parents' names, etc.)</div>
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We love all seasons in Montana, but fall in Montana is especially cool. Here’s our top 5 reasons why:</div>
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TEMPERATURE. The weather in the fall is MUCH milder than the summer, and more predictable than the Spring. You’ll still need protection from the elements, but it’s not likely to be 100+ degrees on your wedding day in the fall!</div>
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COLORS. Contrary to popular belief, Montana is not all pine trees! Aspens and Cottonwood trees abound and change to beautiful colors in the fall. If you host a wedding near the river, lots of shrubbery will change colors too.</div>
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FARM TO TABLE. With the cooler temperatures in Montana, we grow lots of vegetables which are popular for the fall – squash, zucchini, pumpkins, and apples! If you’d like to feature local produce on your menu or in your decor, the fall is a great time to do it!</div>
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AVAILABILITY. The summer is so incredibly popular in Montana as “wedding season” that many people don’t book the fall. But it’s almost MORE ideal to have your wedding from October – November! Venues are more likely to have your dates, and might even offer a booking discount! It’s also outside of “tourist season” so hotels would be more open too.</div>
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IT’S DARK EARLIER. If you didn’t know this about Montana, let me enlighten you! On the longest day of the year (June 21), it will be about 10pm before it finally gets dark outside. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like dancing in broad daylight. There’s just something about dancing in the candlelight that adds a romance and excitement to an event! So hosting a summer wedding means you get about 2 hours of darkness. In the fall, it gets dark about 8pm, which is perfect timing to wrap up dinner and have nearly a 4 hour dance party!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-54793599220140569752016-03-01T11:46:00.000-08:002016-03-01T11:46:09.031-08:00Montana wedding "grand exit" ideas during fire season<div class="font_8" style="border: 0px; color: #182f47; font-family: Spinnaker, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
It’s officially what we lovingly call “fire season” in Montana! It happens every year, so we’re pretty accustomed to dealing with it. But this year, with record breaking temperatures, and barely any rain, we’ve had to be especially careful early in the season. Fireworks were banned over 4th of July, and things like flying lanterns and sparklers are really not a good idea because they could spark a forest fire. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a great wedding sendoff (or “Grand Exit” as we call it)! Check out the following Pinterest page for inspiration on what kind of a cool sendoff you can have, without having to make an emergency call to the Fire Department: <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/eventsbyautumn/grand-exits/" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">www.pinterest.com/eventsbyautumn/grand-exits/</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-37892368096219187362016-03-01T11:44:00.000-08:002016-03-01T11:44:19.700-08:00 The Golden Rules of the Receiving Line<div class="font_8" style="border: 0px; color: #182f47; font-family: Spinnaker, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
This isn't your grandmother's wedding reception! Modern weddings mean modern approaches to traditional rules, but in the age of e-mail invitations, and iPod DJs, it might seem like we're no longer playing by the old rulebook. But even in the modern era, some essential values remain. To have a fabulous reception today involves more than choosing a venue, planning the menu, hiring musicians or a DJ, and arranging for cake and decorations. As the hosts or reception honorees, rule number one for brides and grooms is to offer your guests gracious hospitality and arrange for their comfort and enjoyment during your wedding day party.</div>
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Let's start by setting the record straight: A receiving line isn't required. However, the bride and groom do have to greet and thank every one of their guests for coming to their wedding. A receiving line really is the best way to be sure they don't miss anyone, especially if the wedding is large (more than 75 people). A receiving line is also a great (and efficient) way to be sure all the guests have a chance to meet the couple's parents and attendants. At a small wedding, it's fine for the bride and groom to visit with each table - usually during the meal - to greet, thank, and chat with their guests.</div>
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The receiving line is held either at the ceremony site as people exit the service, followed by formal picture-taking, or as soon as the couple reaches the reception area, after the formal pictures. Ideally, the location permits guests to have refreshments while they wait for their turn, or allows the line to flow into the reception area.</div>
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For some reason, groomsmen often panic about having to be in a receiving line. Relax, guys, you're off the hook. Whoever is hosting the wedding is the first in the line. Traditionally, that's the bride's mother, followed by her father, the groom's mother and father, the bride, the groom, the maid or matron of honor, and one or two bridesmaids (they can take turns and share the duty). But if Aunt Martha and Uncle Fred are hosting, Aunt Martha starts the line. Fathers aren't required to stand in line; they can circulate, with the groomsmen, among the guests. However, if one father participates, the other should also. In a military wedding. it's protocol for a groom in uniform to stand before his bride.</div>
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When the bridal couple has one or more sets of divorced and/or remarrried parents, their tact and diplomacy skills can be put to the test. The key is to plan and communicate ahead of time: There should be no surprises on the big day. Plan where the respective parents will be seated at the ceremony and reception, and who will stand in the receiving line.</div>
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Divorced parents don't stand together in the receiving line. The simplest solution is that the parent and step-parent who either host the reception, or who are the closest to the bride or groom, stand in the receiving line. Also divorced parents aren't seated at the same table at the reception. More important than those bits or standard etiquette, however is how everyone feels about it. Individual situations vary so much that you have to work out an arrangement that is the most sensible for your family. For example, perhaps the different couples take turns in the receiving line. </div>
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When relations between divorced parents and their current spouses are amicable, they may all stand in the receiving line - but separated by the other sets of parents to prevent confusion or embarrassment for guests. Think "mom first". For example: 1) bride's mother and stepfather; 2) groom's mother and stepfather; 3) bride's father and stepmother; 4) groom's father and stepmother. (Now dismiss the bridesmaids - the line is long enough!)</div>
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Article originally published in Vermont Vows Spring/Summer 2010</div>
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Montana law requires a couple to obtain a marriage license in order to have a legally binding wedding ceremony. Proof of identification and a license application fee is also required. The marriage license application cost in Montana is $53 in cash. Checks, debit cards, and credit cards are not accepted.</div>
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The marriage requirements for men and women who are 18 years of age or older are found in MCA Sec. 40-1-203 (see below). This includes certified copies of birth certificates, blood test waiver (form available in the Clerk's office) and certified copies of divorce decrees. If your birth certificate is from a foreign country, the Clerk's office will need a certified copy of the certificate. It must then be translated to English, by a person authorized to do so, and their signature must be notarized.</div>
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Do not have to be a resident of Montana.</div>
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A certified copy of the divorce decree is required.</div>
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License applications can be obtained from the Clerk of the District Court in any Montana county. Complete applications cannot be filed by mail; both parties must be present in front of the Clerk. If both parties are non-residents of Montana, obtain the license application from the Clerk in the county in which the ceremony will be performed. If one party is a non-resident, his/her part can be sworn to or affirmed in the county and state in which he/she resides.</div>
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No waiting period unless under the age of 18.</div>
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As of October 1, 2007, a rubella blood test is no longer required for a bride between the ages of 18 and 50. The parties may sign an Informed Consent/Waiver of Requirement of Blood Test form. This form is available at the Clerk of District Court’s Office or online at the MT Dept. of Public Health & Human Services website. If you obtain the form from a source other than the Clerk of District Court, please bring the form with you when applying for your marriage license. If the bride is over the age of 50, no waiver is required.</div>
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Those persons desiring to consummate a marriage by written declaration without solemnization must secure the premarital blood test waiver (available in the Clerk's office) for the female prior to executing the declaration (40-1-311 through 313 & 40-1-323).</div>
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If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have the consent of both parents unless only one parent has legal custody of you. Proof of age must be in the form of a certified copy of your birth certificate. Both of you, as a couple, will also have to attend at least two counseling sessions that are at least 10 days apart. This has to be done with a designated counselor who will then have to provide a letter that states the names of the couple, their ages, the dates of the counseling sessions, and what the counselor thinks about their possible marriage. Then judicial consent signed by a district court judge must be given for the Clerk of court's office to issue a marriage license. No one 15 years of age or younger may marry in Montana.</div>
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Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.</div>
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(1) A marriage may be solemnized by a judge of a court of record, by a public official whose powers include solemnization of marriages, by a mayor, city judge, or justice of the peace, by a tribal judge, or in accordance with any mode of solemnization recognized by any religious denomination, Indian nation or tribe, or native group. Either the person solemnizing the marriage or, if no individual acting alone solemnized the marriage, a party to the marriage shall complete the marriage certificate form and forward it to the clerk of the district court.</div>
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(2) If a party to a marriage is unable to be present at the solemnization, he may authorize in writing a third person to act as his proxy. If the person solemnizing the marriage is satisfied that the absent party is unable to be present and has consented to the marriage, he may solemnize the marriage by proxy. If he is not satisfied, the parties may petition the district court for an order permitting the marriage to be solemnized by proxy.</div>
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(3) The solemnization of the marriage is not invalidated by the fact that the person solemnizing the marriage was not legally qualified to solemnize it, if either party to the marriage believed him to be so qualified.</div>
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History: En. 48-309 by Sec. 9, Ch. 536, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 33, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 48-309(1), (2), (4); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 247, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 348, L. 1985.</div>
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Within the 30-day period after the marriage license is issued, the marriage must be "solemnized" by one of the following:</div>
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• A clergyman or clergywoman, active or retired, who is in good standing with any church or synagogue in Montana;</div>
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• A Circuit Court or Associate Circuit Court judge (who are prohibited by a Montana Constitutional provision from receiving any compensation for the service);</div>
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• A religious society, institution or organization in Montana of which either marriage party is a member, in accordance with the organization?s regulations and customs.</div>
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Within 90 days after the marriage ceremony, the person solemnizing the marriage must complete the marriage certificate issued with the marriage license and return it to the office of the issuing Recorder. Lack of witnesses does not render a marriage invalid. However, two witnesses can submit an affidavit that the marriage ceremony took place if the certificate is lost or destroyed and the person who solemnized the marriage is unavailable.</div>
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Yes. Any marriage by proxy may be found under Sections 40-1-301(2) and 40-1-213(3).</div>
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Ministers of the gospel of any denomination may perform marriages. Ministers must complete and return a marriage certificate to the clerk of the district court within 30 days after the marriage. Also the minister must provide marriage certificates to the bride and groom upon request.</div>
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License is valid for 180 days. Marriage licenses are like cream; if you don't use it straight away, eventually it will go sour. Montana marriage licenses expire after 6 Months. If your license expires before you wed, you can reapply for another license.</div>
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While the record that a marriage occurred is public in Montana, the personal information about the bride and groom contained in the marriage license application is confidential and generally available only to immediate family members.</div>
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The license can only be used within the State of Montana.</div>
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Additional details of the license requirements are available in the Montana Codes Annotated, Title 40 Family Law, Chapter 1 Marriage.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Copy of Certificate of Marriage:</span></div>
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Department of Health and Human Services</div>
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Vital Statistics Bureau</div>
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111 N. Sanders, Room 205</div>
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Helena, MT 59620</div>
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(406) 444-4228</div>
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Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.</div>
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To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com. Please include the state and county information.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Montana County Clerk's Offices:</span></div>
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Big Horn County</div>
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Harden, MT</div>
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406.665.1504</div>
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Blaine County</div>
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Chinook, MT</div>
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406.357.3109</div>
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Broadwater County</div>
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Townsend, MT</div>
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406.266.3418</div>
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Carbon County</div>
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Red Lodge, MT</div>
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406.446.1225</div>
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Cascade County</div>
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Great Falls, MT</div>
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406.454.6892</div>
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Chouteau County</div>
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Fort Benton, MT</div>
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406.622.5024</div>
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Custer County</div>
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Miles City, MT</div>
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406.232.7800</div>
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Dawson County</div>
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Glendive, MT</div>
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406.365.2666</div>
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Deer Lodge County</div>
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Anaconda, MT</div>
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406.563.4040</div>
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Fallon County</div>
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Baker, MT</div>
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406.778.2883</div>
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Flathead County</div>
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Kalispell, MT</div>
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406.758.5660</div>
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Gallatin County</div>
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Bozeman, MT</div>
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406.582.2165</div>
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Garfield County</div>
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Jordan, MT</div>
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406.557.6254</div>
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Glacier County</div>
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Cut Bank, MT</div>
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406.873.5627</div>
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Golden Valley County</div>
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Ryegate, MT</div>
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406.568.2231</div>
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Granite County</div>
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Philipsburg, MT</div>
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406.859.3712</div>
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Hill County</div>
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Havre, MT</div>
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406.265.5481</div>
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Jefferson County</div>
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Boulder, MT</div>
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406.225.4042</div>
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Lake County</div>
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Polson, MT</div>
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406.883.7254</div>
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Lewis & Clark County</div>
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Helena, MT</div>
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406.447.8205</div>
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Liberty County</div>
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Chester, MT</div>
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406.759.5615</div>
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Lincoln County</div>
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Libby, MT</div>
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406.293.7781</div>
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Madison County</div>
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Virginia City, MT</div>
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406.843.4235</div>
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Meagher County</div>
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Whitesulpher Springs, MT</div>
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406.547.3941</div>
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Mineral County</div>
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Superior, MT</div>
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406.822.3538</div>
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Missoula County</div>
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Missoula, MT</div>
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406.523.4780</div>
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Musselshell County</div>
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Round Up, MT</div>
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406.323.1413</div>
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Park County</div>
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Livingston, MT</div>
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406.222.4110</div>
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Phillips County</div>
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Malta, MT</div>
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406.654.1023</div>
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Pondera County</div>
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Conrad, MT</div>
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406.278.4026</div>
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Powder River County</div>
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Broadus, MT</div>
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406.436.2320</div>
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Powell County</div>
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Deer Lodge, MT</div>
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406.846.3680</div>
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Prairie County</div>
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Terry, MT</div>
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406.637.5575</div>
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Ravalli County</div>
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Hamilton, MT</div>
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406.375.6214</div>
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Richland County</div>
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Sidney, MT</div>
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406.482.5939</div>
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Roosevelt County</div>
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Wolf Point, MT</div>
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406.653.1590</div>
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Rosebud County</div>
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Forsyth, MT</div>
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406.356.7322</div>
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Sanders County</div>
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Thompson Falls, MT</div>
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406.827.4316</div>
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Sheridan County</div>
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Plentywood, MT</div>
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406.765.2310</div>
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Silver Bow County</div>
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Butte, MT</div>
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406.723.8262</div>
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Stillwater County</div>
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Columbus, MT</div>
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406.322.5332</div>
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Sweet Grass</div>
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Bigtimber, MT</div>
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406.932.5154</div>
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Teton County</div>
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Chotaeu, MT</div>
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406.466.2909</div>
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Toole County</div>
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Shelby, MT</div>
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406.434.2271</div>
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Treasurer County</div>
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Hysham, MT</div>
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406.342.5547</div>
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Valley County</div>
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Glasgow, MT</div>
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406.228.8221</div>
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Wheatland County</div>
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Harlowton, MT</div>
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406.632.4893</div>
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Yellowstone County</div>
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Billings, MT</div>
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406.256.2869</div>
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At the end of April, we hosted our second Bitterroot Wedding Association networking event. It was a beautiful day at the Daly Mansion, and a great group of BWA members got together to talk weddings, trends, and ideas to grow the wedding business in our Valley. The Association's first priority is to provide vendor resources for all Bitterroot weddings, but our secondary goal is to grow business through networking opportunities, and education. And this event did just that! If you're interested in joining our association, please click <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.bitterrootweddingassociation.com/#!become-a-member/clg2" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span>! </div>
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Please enjoy the pictures we took from the most recent event, and thank you to our event sponsors:</div>
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VENUE: <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.dalymansion.org/" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">The Daly Mansion</a></span>, Suzanne Casteel</div>
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ENTERTAINMENT: <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://janicemineerharpist.yolasite.com/" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Harpist</a></span>, Janice Mineer</div>
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BEVERAGES: <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRhinoBar" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">The Rhino Bar</a></span>, Kevin Head</div>
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LINENS, CHINA & FLATWARE: <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.hamiltonpartyrentals.net/" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Hamilton Party Rentals</a></span>, Samantha Fife</div>
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DOOR PRIZE BASKET: <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.montanabasketbistro.com/" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Montana Basket Bistro</a></span>, Dede Adams</div>
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FOOD & SETUP: <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.eventsbyautumn.com/" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Events by Autumn</a></span>, Autumn Kozimer</div>
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You may find that a close friend or family member is best fit for the job. How to get them ordained? Here, the oft-asked marriage ordination questions and answers.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How do you get ordained?</span></div>
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Look to online ministries. Many are nondenominational or interfaith, while others are for certain religions. Just make sure you double-check the affiliation before you go through the process. Some ministries require applications to convey your intentions, while others ask for simple paperwork.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Can my friend or family member get ordained to perform a ceremony of any religion?</span></div>
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Though some online organizations are for specific religions, many are either nondenominational or interfaith. The American Fellowship Church (AFC), which has been ordaining people since 1975, ordains people of any religion, and those who go through the process are also able to perform nondenominational services.</div>
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There are a few large organizations that will ordain you via the Internet. Some of the most common online ministries are American Fellowship Church, Universal Life Church, Universal Ministries, and Rose Ministries. Once you find one that seems to suit you, check with your Secretary of State's office for legitimacy. The American Fellowship Church, for example, is legally registered with the California Secretary of State's office as a nonprofit religious organization in good standing.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How long does it take to get ordained?</span></div>
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The process varies depending on what organization you go through. The American Fellowship Church ordains instantly via the Internet and sends ID cards and minister's licenses immediately afterward. Check with the organization to find out the specifics.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Does it cost money to be ordained?</span></div>
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Again, this depends on the organization you go through. Some, like the Universal Life Church, ordain for free but charge for certificates of credentials ($5 for a certificate). Others, like the American Fellowship Church, charge $25 or a comparable price for the ordination. A quick tip: Before getting ordained, find out whether the ordination will be for life or for a limited time. If it's for a limited time, find out if it costs anything to renew the ordination.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">What are the responsibilities of our officiant?</span></div>
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In order for the marriage to be legal, your officiant has to include the Declaration of Intent, or the "Do you take...I do" vows portion of the ceremony. As for the rest of the ceremony, sit down together ahead of time and come up with a ceremony to fit your personalities. A typical ceremony often includes a processional, welcome, declaration of intent, readings, vows, ring exchange, pronouncement, and recessional.</div>
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After the wedding, your officiant must complete the marriage license (for which you usually need two witnesses to sign, along with the couple and the minister) and mail it to the state or county clerk's office. Each state has different laws for how soon after the ceremony the license must be mailed, so make sure you do your homework.</div>
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We just wanted to take a quick minute to list a few of the reasons why you will LOVE booking your wedding in the Bitterroot Valley! </div>
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1. THE VIEWS. </div>
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We're surrounded by mountains, and the Bitterroot River runs right through it! It's a sight to behold - frequently the mountain tops are covered in snow until early July, and in the spring months, the whole countryside is green and full of life! And at night, the sky is so big and full of stars - you really have to see it to believe it. There is nothing more romantic than a night sky in Montana! </div>
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2. THE BANANA BELT.</div>
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The Bitterroot Valley is known as the “Banana Belt” of Montana as the weather is far less severe than in other parts of the state. We're able to grow more produce due to the moderate temperatures as compared to the rest of the state. Bitterroot Valley weather is known for ideal summer conditions with daytime high’s normally in the 80′s and cool, crisp evenings that dip into the 40′s and 50′s. Spring and fall are also mild and tend to be drier and warmer than the rest of Montana, and are excellent times to visit the area. Some of the cities in Montana, like Missoula and Kalispell are known for their cloud inversions, which sit over the Valley for extended periods of time. We typically don't see that weather pattern down here, and the sun shines almost all summer long!</div>
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3. WILDLIFE.</div>
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In order to get to the Valley, you have to drive by one of the larger bison herds in the area. You're almost guaranteed to see deer, and other wildlife like pheasant, fox, coyote, bald eagles, and elk are often visible out in the fields along the highway. On rarer occasions, you may even see a bear, mountain lion, or moose! If you or your guests are coming in from out of state, seeing these animals is a pretty awesome, and it's a uniquely Montana experience. You won't see much wildlife in the cities of Montana, but head southwest to our Valley, and see it all! </div>
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4. GREAT ATMOSPHERE.</div>
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If you've seen a "River Runs Through It, you'll also know that Norman Maclean was quoted as saying: <span style="border: 0px; font-family: spinnaker, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“The world is full of bastards, the number increasing rapidly the further one gets from Missoula, Montana.” </span><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Part of the valley (Lolo, MT) is located in Missoula County, so we're a stone's throw a</span>way. Need we say more about that?</div>
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5. ALL THE VENDORS YOU COULD NEED.</div>
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If you need it, we can get it! It may be small town Montana, but we are wedding professionals! We can get those Chiavari chairs you want, that teepee lookin' tent, and a fancy 5 course meal. You just have to know where to look! And if you don't find it through our association <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.bitterrootweddingassociation.com/" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">website</a></span>, call one of our listed wedding planners. They know exactly who the perfect vendors are for your needs!</div>
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6. MONTANA LIFESTYLE</div>
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No need to book that super expensive rustic venue in the big city. We have the real deal! Vintage barns galore, or custom log cabins, or antique homes that were built over 100 years ago. Our venues are all reasonably priced compared to larger cities, very well maintained, and loved by brides! </div>
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7. ENJOY ANNIVERSARIES HERE.</div>
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If you get married here, there are SO MANY activities to enjoy when you return to celebrate an anniversary! From hot springs, to fancy restaurants, to hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, floating & fishing the river, attending rodeos, and more. Get married here, but enjoy coming back with your partner for many years to come. </div>
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Here in the Bitterroot Valley we have some great wedding venues, depending on what your wedding style and budget is! Take a look at our listing below, and feel free to click where mentioned to visit their websites.</div>
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<b>Alta Ranch, </b>Darby, Montana</div>
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Flat acreage, up the West Fork in Darby, with accommodations for up to 45 people in log cabins surrounding the property. Wooden pole barn as a great reception location, and a beautiful river front ceremony area. For more information, click <a href="http://www.alta-ranch.com/AltaRanch/Welcome.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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A new, rustic outdoor pavilion, perfect for a wedding of 100 or so. Nestled right off of highway 93 in Hamilton, Montana, with stunning views of the Bitterroot mountains. The property is centered on a beautiful pond, with cabins surrounding it, perfect for guests to stay and play! This is one of the newest venues in the valley, and we just love the serene environment. For more information, click <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://anglerslodgemt.com/home.html" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
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If you’re looking for a barn wedding, this venue is perfect for you! The beautiful red barn is a true antique, and the neighboring Slack House provides a great area for the wedding party to get ready. Get married under the huge hundred year old trees on the property, and take pictures behind the barn, with amazing views of the mountains. There’s plenty of flat space for an additional tent as well. The loft of the barn is large and can accommodate up to 200 guests. For more information, click <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://bitterrootcabins.com/bitterroot-barn-wedding/" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
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This private bed & breakfast is situated on a property which borders the Bitterroot River. Their flat lawn is perfect for a tented reception of any size! And you can get married riverside! The bed and breakfast is owned and operated by a family who raises chickens and geese on property, so you really get a feel for country living! They only book limited weddings each year, but love entertaining. For more information, click <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.bitterrootriverbb.com/" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
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Located on 46 acres of lush landscape, the Daly Mansion is the historic home of 19th Century American industrialist Marcus Daly. The mansion itself is now a museum, but the property is beautifully landscaped and maintained for outdoor tented weddings. They can easily accommodate larger groups, and have a permanent tent on site throughout the summer. Majestic trees line the driveway and provide lots of shade and natural cover for the lawn. For more information, click <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.dalymansion.org/" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span> </div>
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A year-round event facility at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. The First Interstate Event Center is a modern facility with amenities built for entertaining large crowds - 15,000+ square feet of event space, 650 sq. ft. attached catering kitchen, large stage, and 4 acres of on-site parking. The space is truly a “blank slate” where you have endless possibilities for decorating! For more information, click <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://ravalli.us/387/First-Interstate-Center" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span> </div>
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Situated on a 30 acre estate just east of Corvallis, Montana. Flying Horse MT is a unique location that will exceed all of your expectations. As you enter the property, you’ll be amazed by the massive fountain, beautifully manicured lawn, and large rustic wood “barn.” But don’t be fooled by its rustic exterior, the interior of the barn is quite modern and light, leaving you with a great space to add color and décor! Also on the property are a large log home, perfect for a bridal ready room, and smaller guest accommodations. For more information, click <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.flyinghorsemt.com/index.html" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span> </div>
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Nestled into a quiet valley in Darby, Montana, Rye Creek Lodge features more than just log guest cabins. The view of well-known Trapper Peak is one you have to see with your own eyes to believe! Each cabin is situated to provide privacy for each guest, but the way they’re structured around the open field is ideal for a wedding celebration! Guests can stay on property in cabins, RVs, or at nearby hotels, and the open field provides a blank slate for any style of wedding you want – from rustic, to elegant, to country, to vintage. For more information, click <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.ryecreeklodge.com/weddings.html" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span> </div>
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This private residence features a large home and heated event barn, made entirely of local stone. With old world charm, this venue is one of a kind. Many of the custom elements in the home were hand crafted by the owner. Kitchen facilities in both the home and barn provide easy access for caterers, and a beautiful rose garden surrounded by stone fencing and archways transport you to another time and place. Not to mention there are great views of the mountains and valleys which surround Stevensville, Montana. For more information, click <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.vrbo.com/347378" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span> </div>
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Originally built in 1915, this quaint log venue in Sula, Montana, features seating capabilities for over 60 people. The Sula Community Clubhouse was built through generous donations and volunteers from the area. You’re likely to see mountain goats on the hillside behind the clubhouse, and it can be booked any time or day of the year! For more information, click <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.sulaclubhouse.com/" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span> </div>
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A truly “Montana style” private residence! Wildlife Landing offers overnight accommodations as well as facilities for your outdoor wedding. Beautiful landscaping and flat lawns provide a great space for a tented wedding, and a large pond on property provides the perfect backdrop for your ceremony. The home itself is rustic but elegant with a great deck for cocktail receptions. Featuring great views of the Bitterroot Mountains as well! For more information, click <span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.wildlifelanding.com/" style="border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">HERE</a></span> </div>
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Please note, these are NOT all of the venues located in the Bitterroot Valley, but these are all members of our Association. If your venue would like to be listed, please email us at bitterrootweddingassociation@gmail.com!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04846695310728939015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056920637983021350.post-26408203666779041872016-03-01T11:18:00.000-08:002016-03-01T11:18:17.583-08:00 Planning a destination Montana wedding? Read these 6 tips!<div class="font_8" style="border: 0px; color: #182f47; font-family: Spinnaker, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Montana is an absolutely beautiful place to get married, but there are a few things you should be aware of when planning a wedding here. (We love it here, but it's a bit different from city living!):</div>
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1. Don't like the weather? Wait 5 minutes. That's literally a saying around here. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing! It could be snowing one minute and 70 degrees the next. It just means you need to be prepared. Outdoor weddings should all have some sort of tent or covering to retreat to, should the weather change. Be ready with space heaters or an after-hours fire pit! And encourage guests to dress appropriately with shawls or wraps!</div>
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2. Montana is one big city. It's no big deal for residents of the state to drive 2 hours to "town" (one way), just to get something we need. If you live outside the city, you plan your trips so you can accomplish a lot at one time. How does this affect you and your wedding plans? Typically, you're not getting married in a city in Montana, you're probably getting married on the outskirts, or in the country somewhere. So it just means you need to plan ahead! Make a list, because if you forget something, it's not a quick errand around here!</div>
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3. It's part of the rustic charm of the state, but we don't have all the same shops that you might have in the city. If you forget batteries for your tealights, odds are, you aren't going to find the quantity you need because only one local shop carries them. So again, just plan ahead. Make a list and check it twice! Let others look at the list. Hire a professional to help you with your list. You want to make sure everything is taken care of in advance.</div>
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4. Mail is slower here. It has to be sent across the state to get processed and sent out. So sending something TO Montana takes a while, and getting mail while in the state also takes a while. Keep this in mind if you're shipping decor or items for your wedding day.</div>
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5. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! We are at an altitude of approximately 3200 feet. It is arrid here, and it's frequent that your skin will dry out, and your lips may chap. Not only should you drink lots of water (especially when drinking alcohol at a wedding), but you should be prepared with a great skin moisturizer and lip balm. No one wants to be ashy in their wedding photos!</div>
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6. Sunscreen. The sun is incredibly intense here. It doesn't take long to get burnt really badly. Make sure to apply sunscreen. Burning would be the worst that can happen, but just an hour in the sun can give you horrible tan lines.</div>
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As vendors, we choose to live in Montana because we appreciate the wide open spaces, the clean, fresh scent of pine in the air, the delicious water straight from the tap, and the fact the mail still seems to come Pony Express. And we love the elements of nature that make Montana what it is - the ever changing weather, the radiant sunshine, and the dryness of the wind. But what's most important is that YOU embrace the lifestyle too, so you can get the most out of your Montana wedding! We hope you find these tips helpful when coming from elsewhere, so you can truly enjoy every moment in this special place we call home!</div>
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