Our $20,000 Destination Wedding Giveaway!

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!

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: http://www.destinationmissoula.org/wedding-giveaway

Below are images of what we’re including with the wedding, and at the bottom of this blog, you’ll find the written description of everything that’s included as well.  Hurry up and sign up!  We can’t wait to find out your love story, and help you plan this beautiful Montana wedding!  Make sure to scroll all the way down to see the whole list of items, and more images!

 

   

    

• JOHANNA B PHOTOGRAPHY  - Engagement session, full wedding day coverage, fully edited and retouched online proofing & ordering galleries, complete digital print package on custom heirloom USB drive with print release, at least two photographers provided by Johanna B Photography
• EVENTS BY AUTUMN -  Full service package: event design, budget plan, timeline, agenda, day of setup and teardown, vendor management, custom decor, personalized custom invites, rehearsal management.
• HAMILTON PARTY RENTALS - 40x40 framed canopy, (7) 25 ft. globe lighting, (8) 8x20 windowed sidewalls, (1) tent heater, (4) 5 ft. round tables, (1) 4 ft. round table, (1) 4 ft. banquet table, 12x12 dance floor, 12x12 sub floor, dance floor installation, (2) 6 ft. banquet tables, 66 dinner plates, 132 salad plates, 66 bread and butter sets, 66 dinner forks, 66 dessert forks, 132 salad forks, 66 spoons, 40x40 framed liners.
• A MOVEABLE FEAST - Hors d' oeuvres for up to 60 people. A Moveable Feast will work with the wedding couple to design a custom menu of seasonal hors d' oeuvres.
• PURCELL RANCH - Wedding Venue (includes access to the meadow ceremony, reception site, teepee "cocktail site" and fire pits)
• OH SO CHIC BOUTIQUE – (38) mahogany chiavari chairs, (38) white pads for chairs, (4) farm tables, (8) solid wood benches, (1) wood and metal bar, (1) burlap Mr. & Mrs. Pillow, (2) small burlap pillows.
• HAPPY HUCKLEBERRY STUDIO – (50) Save the date cards, Antler motif invitations + envelopes, info card/map, RSVP cards + envelopes, burlap wrap + muslin/twine wrap, (60) menu cards & thank you notes.
• RMF ENTERTAINMENT - 6 hour event including all lighting & sound DJ service.
• BITTERROOT FLOWER SHOP - (4) magnolia leaf + greenery runners, (4) bunches of greenery for centerpieces, (1) groom's boutonniere, (1) bridal bouquet
• HOLIDAY INN MISSOULA DOWNTOWN - Three night stay for bride and groom.
• DESTINATION MISSOULA - $500 travel voucher and one bus for guest transportation to and from the event.
• BADLANDER CATERING - Featured wedding cocktails, two "featured cocktails" for the reception. Will work with Bride & Groom to tailor cocktails to their taste.
• WEDDING CAKES BY AMBROSE BARTON + BROWN – (3) tiered "naked" cake to serve (60) people. Flavoring of the winner's choice (from their menu)
• VINTAGE 44, LLC - 60 clear antique wine goblets, 60 vintage folding chairs and rustic "MRS & MR" metal letters
• KALYN HALAMANDARIS (FROM TEASED SALON) - Bridal up-do and trial run
• SWEET PEA SEWER & SEPTIC - One portable toilet rental for one day
• ROCOCO BRIDAL - One complete tuxedo rental for the groom

   

       

       

Montana Wedding Venues

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.

Alta Ranch, Darby, Montana

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 HERE

Angler’s Lodge & Cabins, Hamilton, Montana

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 HERE

 Bitterroot Barn Wedding at the Teller Wildlife Refuge, Corvallis, Montana

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 HERE

Bitterroot River Bed & Breakfast, Stevensville, Montana

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 HERE

The Daly Mansion, Hamilton, Montana

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 HERE  

First Interstate Event Center, Hamilton, Montana

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 HERE  

Flying Horse Montana, Corvallis, Montana

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 HERE  

Rye Creek Lodge, Darby, Montana

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 HERE 

Stonetower Estates, Stevensville, Montana

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 HERE 

Sula Community Clubhouse, Sula, Montana

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 HERE  

Wildlife Landing, Stevensville, Montana

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 HERE 

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!