Western Montana Wedding

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MONTANA WEDDING

Edition 1 | 2020

From the President Welcome to the premier edition of Western Montana Weddings.

This magazine is the love child of a new romance between the Western Montana Wedding Association and the Missoulian (in that platonic non-profit association/newspaper publisher sort of way).

Our dreamy little love book follows in the footsteps of 20+ years of Montana Brides & Grooms magazine, while breaking fresh ground to showcase the very best and latest in Montana weddings.

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Whether you’re drawn to the simplicity and charm of a small town, the sophistication and cool factor of a bustling city, or the splendor of our unmatched natural landscapes, western Montana is truly the last best place to host your wedding. And from “Oh, so you!” gowns to the perfect font for your menu cards, this curated first edition of Western Montana Weddings is your definitive go-to resource for finding the area’s most reputable and skilled professional wedding vendors.

In these pages, savor tantalizing glimpses of the capabilities of innovative and reliable wedding experts who stand ready to bring your dreams to life. These businesses blend the artistry and beauty of perfect weddings with the science of budget discipline and project management.

Then dig deeper at WesternMontanaWedding.com, an inspirationmeets-information hub connecting you to all things wedding.

Discover the stunning array of possibilities for achieving your dream wedding right here in western Montana. Go ahead.

Get your swoon on.

Autumn

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Autumn Kozimer President, Western Montana Wedding Association

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JIM STRAUSS | Publisher

Jim.Strauss@Lee.net

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CINDY SMITH PUTNAM | Editor

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AUTUMN KOZIMER | Art Director

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CINDY SMITH PUTNAM | Contributor

BleedingHeartFlowerFarm@Gmail.com Western Montana Weddings is a publication of the Western Montana Wedding Association and the Missoulian, a division of Lee Enterprises.

©Copyright 2019 by the Missoulian. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of the Western Montana Wedding Association is prohibited.

ON THE COVER Photography by Katy Shay Photo Full gallery starts at page 48

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Table of Contents

From the President About the Western Montana Wedding Association INSPIRATION Mountains Majesty 50 REASONS to tie the knot in western Montana

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MAKE IT OFFICIAL Your Montana marriage license

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INSPIRATION Woodland Whimsy GREEN WEDDINGS Keep your vows to love the planet

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INSPIRATION Montana Modern FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY Framing your decisions

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THE GOLDEN HOUR Gorgeous, glowy perfection

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INSPIRATION Daydreams and Dahlias

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DELECTABLE DINING The 101 on reception catering options

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INSPIRATION Amber Waves of Grain MAN’S BEST MAN The do’s and don’ts for pets at weddings INSPIRATION Vintage Vows

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WEDDING INSURANCE Playing it safe, not sorry INSPIRATION A River Runs Through It GET IN THE SPIRIT! Local spirits for your signature cocktails SETTING THE SCENE A Montana wedding venue round-up VENDOR DIRECTORY STELLA K PHOTOGRAPHY

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Perfect Events, LLC, home of Oh So Chic, is Missoula’s locally owned event rental company. Whether your event is modest and intimate or flashy and grand, our goals remain the same; to help our clients have unforgettable, stress free events by providing a stunning selection of productions, exceptional service and a professional staff.

We invite you to dive in, explore our inventory and . . .

• Farm Tables • Benches • Fruitwood Chairs • Chandeliers • Furniture • White Resin Chairs • Archways • Backdrops • Bars And so much more!

Call to schedule your appointment today!

2720 Palmer St Suite B Missoula, MT 59808 www.perfecteventsmt.com

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About Our Association The Western Montana Wedding Association is your wedding dream team, made up of Montana industry experts from the Continental Divide to the Montana-Idaho border.

Together with our member businesses, we offer heartstoppingly beautiful venues, fresh and flavorful local menus, exquisite gowns, stunning photography, fun guest activities, great accommodations, lovely hair and make-up, and far beyond.

Our members do business in the sweet spot between talent, integrity, friendliness and professionalism.

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In addition to this publication, we host an inspiration-meetsinformation website at WesternMontanaWedding.com. It’s a one-stop hub for engaged couples doing their homework, with spokes to everyone you should consider hiring for a perfect wedding. We also host periodic wedding fairs, venue tours, networking events for our membership, and active social media sites. Follow us like a spirit guide in the lead-up to your nuptials.

Every wedding professional represented in this publication is an Association member, which means the business: • Abides by our Code of Ethics • Carries active liability insurance • And shares a burning mission to create unforgettable client and guest experiences.

With options for every budget and delivery to match every taste, couples need look no further than the Western Montana Wedding Association and our members when it’s time to assemble your own personal wedding dream team. We’ll help you relax, confident your wedding will receive top-tier service from the area’s very best and most committed professional wedding industry experts.

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“The Association has been a fantastic resource for both me and my brides. With so many local vendors and so much information in one spot, it makes it really easy to find what you need!”

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Members mix and mingle at an Association networking event.

2. Brides-to-be create flower crowns at our Montana Made Wedding Fair.

3. Jaela B Photography goes all in to get the shot. (More on page 64.)

4. Johanna B, the dynamo behind Johanna B Photography and The Bridal Haus pop-up wedding consignary, guides shoppers to pre-loved wedding gowns at great prices.

5. Getting on Board with the Association’s 2019 Officers, left-to-right: Treasurer Ryan Bradshaw (Bradshaw Media), President Autumn Kozimer (Events by Autumn & Winter Paper Co), Chairdog Rowdy, Vice President Johanna Bouma (Johanna B Photography & The Bridal Haus), Secretary Cindy Smith-Putnam (Bleeding Heart Flower Farm).

6. Nic from Northwest Images 406 warms himself and his camera batteries for Mountains Majesty shoot. (More on page 8.)

7. Wedvents wows “tourists” with rental options in the Association’s first Montana Venue Tour.

8. Dana from Montana Wedding Hair teaches a mini course in hair and beauty prep for brides.

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ALL PHOTOS IN THIS SECTION BY NORTHWEST IMAGES 406

Mountains Majesty Darby, Montana

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Across millennia, tectonic plates collided, birthing Montana mountain ranges that stretch to heaven and provide dramatic vistas in every season. From the Missions to the Bitterroots to the Pioneers and beyond, the soaring peaks, rocky ridges and colorful canyons amplify and echo glad cries of love. Add wildflowers, rich, saturated color palettes, and nature-inspired styling for nuptials that perfectly capture the bold, adventurous spirit of Montana.

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Vendors

PHOTOGRAPHER Northwest Images 406 FLORAL DESIGN Bitterroot Flower Shop Dottie Rumbaugh, Designer ATTIRE Velvet Bride HAIR & MAKEUP Montana Wedding Hair & Makeup RENTALS Montana Party Time STATIONERY Winter Paper Co 10 | Western Montana Wedding 2020

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50 REASONS. . .

50 Reasons . . . to tie the knot in western Montana

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or Montana natives and destination couples alike, look no further.

You’re living your best life, and proving it by choosing western Montana as your launch spot to forever. From affordability to peerless locations to a virtual bucket-list of activities available for you and your guests, the conclusion is inescapable that the spaces, places and faces of Montana are calling.

That’s especially true because these days, memorable weddings often involve more than just ceremony and reception, incorporating additional experiences from hiking to river-rafting to guest ranches to picnics.

Western Montana, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways—and just a few of the very best reasons to get married here.

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Wild wedding guests.

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1. Of all the states, Montana is

the least expensive place to get married, with an “average” wedding cost of $20,814.

(National average, $33,931.

Most expensive, New York, $76,944.)

Source: The Knot “2018 Real Weddings Annual Study,” and SmartAsset.com, “Average Wedding Costs,” June 2019.

2. Starry nights, Northern

Lights and Edison bulb lights.

3. Charlie Russell, Charley

Pride and Charles Lindbergh.

4. More cows than people, with cattle brands akin to fine art.

5. No sales tax. Zip, nada, zilch.

Compared to other states, this means five to twelve percent more bang for your wedding budget. You’re welcome.

6. Chokecherries, huckleberries and Flathead cherries.

7. Summertime. A season for

adventure and play, Montana summers beckon you to float, fish, paddle, sail, hike, bike, tour and see. Wildflowers joyfully riot in meadows. Sunkissed by extended daylight and an incredible “golden hour” that lingers, lovely summer days finally give way to night, revealing a Big Sky showing a different face of inky velvety indigo dotted with sparkling crystal stars that go on forever.

8. Autumn. Hot mulled cider and pumpkin bread, riotous mosaics of color as nature bursts its last big hurrah before winter, wool socks and Montana’s season of the soul.

9. Wintertime. Snow angels and cocoa, plaid flannel and crackling fires, chairlifts and frosted branches, snowflakes glistening in your hair.

10. Springtime. Crisp vibrant greens of flora unfurl from a long winter’s nap. Gorgeous clear afternoons curl into crisp eventide. Streams and waterfalls rush with snowmelt.

Rebirth and new life shimmer.

11. Yogo Sapphires.

12. Blue-ribbon fishing.

26. Art galleries and museums with fine art by Monte Dolack, Edgar Samuel Paxson, Brad Adkins, Russell Chatham and Kevin Red Star.

27. Ghost towns like Bannack, Virginia City and Garnet.

28. Evel Knievel.

29. Picturesque farms and

13. Cowboy poets and big music festivals.

down-to-earth farmers.

14. The sharp clean scent of

lush carpets of fallen pine needles.

than fifty Montana breweries and brewpubs offer internationally award-winning craft beers.

15. Elk migration traffic jams.

31. Also, craft distilleries.

30. Beer. A lot of beer. More

17. Friendly motorists who smile and wave.

Fewer in number (17, with all but two located in western Montana) but rich in quality and flavor, with welcoming tasting rooms.

18. Dinosaur Trail.

32. Public art projects.

19. Two national parks—

33. Antiquing and junking.

16. Crystal clean water.

Glacier and Yellowstone—and 55 state parks. Don’t forget our national wilderness areas, like the Bob Marshall.

20. County fairs and rodeos.

34. National Bison Range at Moiese.

21. Sunsets.

22. Rocky Mountain oysters.

36. For the carnivores,

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Beargrass in bloom.

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35. Taking the train across the

Hi-Line through Glacier National Park, and meandering drives along scenic byways.

23. More than thirty hot springs, from upscale resorts to hike-in privacy.

Big Sky country.

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Montana red meat: beef steaks, bison sliders, elk sausage, venison stew, moose jerky.

37. For the vegans, farm

stands, farmers markets and foodie restaurants.

25. Chainsaw wood sculptures.

Epic sunsets.

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50 REASONS. . .

38. Retracing the journey of Lewis and Clark

at spots like Gates of the Mountain, Great Falls Portage, Traveller’s Rest, Fort Fizzle, Camp Disappointment, and the Sacajawea Interpretive Center (actually in Idaho, but close enough).

39. Friendly locals who stop to help with break-downs and finding your way.

40. The restored Montana State Capitol

building in Helena.

41. Skijoring.

42. The particular and unforgettable blue-

green color of glacier-melted water in the Flathead River and its tributaries.

43. Indigenous peoples and places brimming with amazing histories, vibrant cultures, handmade traditions and beautiful languages.

44. Dogs. Around here, we bring ‘em

everywhere. Hot tip: man’s best friend makes an unforgettable Best Man or Ringbearer (more on page 54).

45. Beargrass in bloom.

46. The mountains. Bitterroots, Missions and Cabinets, oh my. Westward of the Continental Divide’s bisection of Montana by the Rocky Mountain Range, the peaks are endless. The Whitefish Range, the Pioneers, the Elkhorns, the Salishes—with more than forty named mountain ranges in western Montana alone, we’ve got a mind-blowing variety of alpine goodness to explore.

47. The rivers. Sharing the common current of

Photography: Ashley Caitlin Photography Night Owl Imagery

Wedding & Event Center Victor, Montana littlesmithcreek.com info@littlesmithcreek.com

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cold, clean water, western Montana is home to the Blackfoot, Clearwater, Bitterroot and Clark Fork Rivers. Madison, Gallatin, Jefferson join at the Three Forks’ confluence to form the wide Missouri that shaped the West. Flathead Lake’s tributaries, formed by North, Middle and South Forks, offer wild and scenic stretches. And don’t forget the beautiful Kootenai.

48. The lakes and reservoirs.

3,200 of them, to be exact.

Flathead. Seeley, Swan, Lindbergh, Holland, Alva, Inez.

Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter Reservoir. Lake McDonald.

Lake Koocanusa. Painted Rocks and Como. Come on in, the water’s fine.

49. The wind in your hair.

Montana ranks Top 10 in bike-friendly states.

50. The vast and endless

wedding possibilities for getting married under our great Big Sky.

Biker chic.

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We’ll get you and your guests there and home safely.

Activities Galore & Something For Everyone!

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK • HIKING • RAFTING • FISHING EXPLORING • RELAXING • AND MORE!

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Weddings • Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties

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ALL PHOTOS IN THIS SECTION BY EMILY SUMMER STUDIOS

Montana Modern Missoula, Montana

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Simplicity, meet edgy sophistication. Metals, sparkles and black-and-whites telegraph your fascination with form, structure, texture and architecture.

Clean, uncluttered classicism creates a strong backbone when accented by of-the-moment industrial notes. Inspiring cityscape options abound in western Montana: Missoula, Helena, Whitefish, Great Falls.

All the chic simplicity, none of the noise, smog or traffic.

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“I breathe in.

The sights and smells of this city I’ve come to know.

I breathe in.

The brilliant sky line where the birds emerge shyly from the dappled sunshine.” ―Sanober Khan 18 | Western Montana Wedding 2020

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Vendors

DESIGNER/PLANNER & PHOTOGRAPHER Emily Summer Studios FLORAL DESIGN Flower Happy Floral ATTIRE Tuxedo Gallery Velvet Bride HAIR & MAKEUP Sugartree Salon CAKE Crave Catering & Cakes RENTALS Rustique Perfect Events, Home of Oh So Chic 20 | Western Montana Wedding 2020

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Focus on Photography Framing your decisions

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ored over Instagram, queried your friends, and now it’s time to make decisions.

CLICKING WITH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

The Internet is flooded with good interview guides, so the focus here is on three less obvious but crucial biggies.

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1. How would you describe take center stage, while bubbly,

your working style?

Some photographers hang back, quietly documenting as memorable moments happen.

Think photo-journalism, but so much prettier. Others take charge in a more hands-on way, helping choreograph shots, suggesting alternative locations, and “creating” moments of beauty that might not organically happen otherwise.

Still a third style blends the first two, with more active direction earlier in the day and more documentary style as guests arrive and the celebration unfolds. There is no right or wrong, but the style of photos you want should sync with how your photographer works.

As you chat about your vision of the day, you’ll get a feel for how you will mesh. Quiet professionals let your interactions with loved ones

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enthusiastic wedding pros can help make things fun and draw out introverts. Since your photographer will be at your side nearly the entire day, feeling a good connection is important.

2. Can we see the full

gallery of some recent weddings?

Websites, social media and blogs showcase a handful of the best images. But getting a peek at a full gallery or two gives you a better idea of what you’ll receive.

Speak up about things you love to help your photographer understand your aesthetic.

3. Do you carry backup

equipment?

Professional photographers take your wedding day seriously and will bring a

backup camera and lenses, even if rented for the day.

There are no do-overs, and being able to quickly switch equipment in case of malfunction is something to request.

CONTRACT SNAPSHOT

Before signing contracts, read every clause and ask questions.

Remember the contract protects both you and your photographer. Basic information that should be covered: • Package inclusions/ exclusions • Engagement, day of, and/or day after sessions • Total hours • Albums, prints, and digitals • Travel fees • When payments are due • What happens if the wedding date or location changes?

• What happens if the photographer gets injured, sick, or cannot work your wedding day?

EXPOSING THE OPTIONS

For anyone getting married, there will be a variety of photography decisions to make.

Here are some of the finer points to bear in mind:

1. Getting ready photos.

Your photographer will typically join you mid-way through your primping, and these captured moments with

bridesmaids and moms can be filled with funny, sentimental moments.

Lean on your bridesmaids to help keep getting-ready spaces tidy, so lovely images aren’t spoiled by unsightly food debris, makeup, hot tools.

Similarly, it’s nice to have flowers to beautify these photos, whether separate arrangements or bouquets for later (in water, of course).

2. Unplugged Ceremonies

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Beyond the visual clutter of phones in every hand, well-intentioned guests can get so caught up in the moment that they spill into the aisle or pop up from their seats to capture it. Not only does this distract from being emotionally present, but it can also block the view of other guests, not to mention directly interfering with your real photographer’s perfect shot. This is all easily avoided by a tasteful sign announcing your “unplugged ceremony.”

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Phones and cameras are ubiquitous these days, but etiquette dictates having them turned off and stowed away during your ceremony.

3. First Look, or keep it

traditional?

Seeing each other before the ceremony with your photographer capturing the moment is called a First Look— a popular choice for many couples. It’s a rare opportunity for wedding day alone time,

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PHOTOGRAPHY with intimate privacy for that first heart-fluttering glimpse of each other. Bonus: your hair and makeup are at their freshest. From a timeline perspective, a First Look allows some of your portraits as a couple and with your wedding party to happen before the ceremony, which gets you to your cocktail hour and reception faster.

That said, traditionalists may opt to save that special moment for the ceremony itself. There’s an undeniable romantic thrill to the dramatic entrance from the top of the aisle, and the emotion in each other’s faces as you lock gazes. If the anticipation of staying completely hidden from each other sounds best, then Traditional Look is for you.

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4. Second Photographer Your photographer is amazing.

But they are only one person, and can’t be everywhere at once. While your primary photographer focuses on you, a second photographer can capture more decorative details, groom and groomsmen interactions, and guest-filled moments. It also enables multiple angles of the same moment, like capturing the first kiss from near and far. Your photographer works with other professionals regularly, so no need to hire two companies.

5. Polaroids, Photo Booths, and Selfies If a second photographer isn’t in your budget, then polaroid cameras at each table or at the

guest book sign-in are good ways to get more photos of your guests. Photo booths with props, either professionally photographedor with phones and selfie-sticks, are fun memory makers as well.

Decades after the extravaganza has passed, you’ll revisit your wedding photographs regularly to recall the feelings and experiences of your special day.

Future generations will covet them, delighted to be after-thefact witnesses to your start as a couple. Bottom line, these images will be among the most important artifacts of your life’s story, so make this critical investment as thoughtfully as it deserves.

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GOLDEN HOUR

The Golden Hour Gorgeous, glowy perfection

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ong after the guests have departed and the thank yous are written, your photographs will be the most cherished part of your wedding day. As the lasting keepsakes of the day’s memories, you want them to be stunning.

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lighting perfection. The golden hour happens twice each day, weather permitting—about an hour after sunrise and an hour before sunset.

Best of all, it is the perfect moment to sneak away for some romantic alone time, just the two of you (and your photographer).

While it’s happening, the sky is warm and vibrant, the light is soft and glowy, and the two of you will be cast in the day’s most flattering light.

Enchanting beams peak through foliage. Light glints pleasingly off water. Grassy field are illuminated.

To create unique opportunities for capturing sun flares, rimlighting, and silhouette images, talk to your planner and photographer about accounting for the golden hour in your timeline—ideally so it falls as a natural transition rather than during dinner or toasts.

With the sun lower in the sky, harsh shadows and glare fade away, replaced by gentle dimensional light, allowing your photographer to achieve creative effects not possible at any other time of day. Whether the setting sun backlights you or falls softly on your faces, you’ll also get a break from squinting and blinking.

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Download “Sunrise Times” from the App Store to pinpoint the exact time for sunset and last light on your wedding date, depending on your location.

Bear in mind that the sun sets faster in the mountains than in the valleys.

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ALL PHOTOS IN THIS SECTION BY HONEYBEE WEDDINGS

Daydreams and Dahlias Lolo, Montana

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Against the warm neutral canvas of rolling foothills, peachy pinks, blushing corals and terra cotta petals bashfully whisper, “Look at us. Aren’t we pretty?”

Far in the valley below, no one senses the lovers’ dreamy, sacred moment unspooling.

But the flowers know. Some dainty, some dramatic, the flowers bear extravagant witness to promises of love forever.

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Vendors

DESIGNER/PLANNER & PHOTOGRAPHER Honeybee Weddings FLORAL DESIGN Agile Goat Flower Farm ATTIRE Tuxedo Gallery Velvet Bride HAIR Montana Wedding Hair MAKEUP Skin Chic CAKE Wyld Flour Patisserie RENTALS Montana Party Time Perfect Events, Home of Oh So Chic STATIONERY Noteworthy Paper & Press 30 | Western Montana Wedding 2020

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CATERING 101

Delectable Dining The 101 on reception catering options

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eddings, like love itself, are simply delicious.

Because food engages all the senses, your reception meal does more than feed hungry people. Your menu choices create an overall experience that honors guests and expresses your tastes and personalities as a couple.

Sweet or fiery. Comforting or sophisticated. Sharp or velvety.

Aromatic or briny. Doesn’t your mouth water just imagining the variety of culinary notes your food will hit?

Immersing yourself in menu planning is the most enjoyable wedding homework you will do.

Thinking about food. Tasting it.

Savoring it. Debating it.

Choosing it. Because when it comes to mouth-watering food, each option is tempting and every nibble sublime.

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Finishing flourishes on a beautiful plated salad course.

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Before you resort to “rock, paper, scissors” to narrow the options, first think through the experience you seek and tuck away these time-proven tips.

1. The cost of your catering is

calculated like this: + Food costs (driven by your menu choices) + Waitstaff costs (determined by your chosen style of service) + Travel fees (if applicable) + Equipment costs x Meal counts (determined by your guest list plus wedding workers like your photographers and planner) + Gratuity (determined by each caterer, typically 18-20% of the bill) = Total Cost of Catering The lesson? Whether you spend $20 or $100 per guest depends less on your caterer and more

on your decisions on each variable. If your heart is set on lobster and bison filet, you might stay in budget by inviting fewer guests to a small, intimate wedding.

If your second cousin once removed and fiance’s weird co-worker are essential participants in your 250 person guest list, you might stay in budget by opting for pasta rather than expensive proteins. And if you can afford to serve the surf and turf to all 250, lucky you!

2. As you weigh these

decisions, remember your caterer is brimming with specialized knowledge and training. No one knows more about serving exquisite food to large crowds than wedding caterers. Flexibility and open-mindedness allow you to take full advantage of every trick your caterer knows.

If you will be heartbroken without salmon, for example, but your budget is chickensized, your caterer can suggest a perfect alternative, like bitesized salmon appetizers. Your cousin’s sorbet at her indoor bridal shower for ten was undoubtedly lovely, but might not work quite as well at your outdoor reception for 150 in August. Your caterer knows these things. Stay open, and together, you’ll find the best course (pun intended).

3. Don’t rule out something

you really want based on a gut feeling it’s too expensive. Ask, because some of this is counterintuitive. Fancy plated dinners, for example, require more waitstaff but less food than buffet service. Total cost could be a push. Similarly, depending on food choices, an elegant champagne brunch might be more expensive than a down-home-style full dinner.

There are no stupid questions.

4. Scheduling tastings with

caterers is a brilliant idea and increasingly popular. It’s a no-no, though, to schedule multiple tastings with scores of caterers, and especially gauche to expect free food. This is not Saturday at Costco. Caterers who offer tasting sessions pay for the food and spend significant time preparing and plating it. Limit tastings to your top choice, and expect to pay a fair price for the sampling.

Although caterers work hard to build a tasting menu similar to what you want, it may not

exactly match what you end up serving, and that is normal.

A tasting is about building trust in your caterer’s culinary style, discussing realistic costs, and making sure flavors you absolutely loved are part of the wedding day culinary experience.

5. At the reception, no matter

the service style, the newlyweds go first. Always. Not just for dinner, but also dessert, even if there are plated desserts on display.

6. If you opt for self-service

Colorful and stunning buffet style service.

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elements like buffet style, it’s still best to have tables pre-set with flatware, stemware and napkins. Guests will appreciate balancing fewer items in their hands, and pre-reception photographs of your place settings will look more complete.

7. No matter your chosen service style, it is a good idea to have salads, bread or rolls available when guests are seated so there is something to nosh while waiting their turn.

Bite-sized bison passed appetizers.

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8. If it were up to us, RSVP

etiquette would be mandatory for, well, human existence. But trust us — collecting RSVPs is one of the most maddening parts of getting married. That said, your caterer plans and orders your food long before preparing it. Timely, accurate guests counts matter. (Helpful hint: a firm future mother-inlaw can be very useful in the RSVP extraction role when necessary, and may enjoy being asked. Wink.)

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CATERING 101 Here is a rundown on the most popular service style options:

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PLATED STYLE • • •

Guests are seated and served by wait staff Seating is customarily pre-determined Food arrives in succession or courses (salad, entree, dessert)

THE VIBE • Traditional, classic, formal PROS • Assigning seats can avoid family drama and encourage great pairings of like-minded guests • Food portions (think costs!) are controlled by the caterer • Visually delicious, the meal is presented with panache • Special moments (toasts, dancing) can be staggered between courses, giving your wedding an easy “flow” • If you have a larger budget, consider a combination plate, which avoids the need for meal choices in advance, other than allergy or dietary needs CONS • Guests typically need to select their meal choice in advance • Requires more waitstaff (more costs) • Requires seating charts and table cards which indicate meal choices

BUFFET STYLE •

Guests queue to select food from strategically placed long buffet tables

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Guests can self-serve, using both sides of the buffet for more efficiency Or, food can be served by waitstaff who describe and portion the food as guests come through

THE VIBE • Relaxed PROS • More varied menus that give guests more options • Guests can state preferences, like doneness of beef at a carving station or holding the goat cheese on the salad CONS • At large weddings, buffet lines can be timeconsuming, delaying elements like toasting, dessert and dancing. One double-sided buffet is suggested per 100 guests • Buffet style requires more food at higher cost, because self-serving means larger portions, and guests returning for seconds

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acquainted as they pass food and serve each other Uses time efficiently, because guests can eat immediately after serving themselves

CONS • Requires additional platters and utensils, which are typically rented • Table-top space for all those serving platters and bowls can encroach on décor and centerpieces • The caterer will prepare buffet amounts of food, and also will need similar manpower to plated service

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Similar to buffet, but offered at “mini” stations, each station offers something different Interaction and manned by chefs who turn out different versions of menu items customized at guest request Rather than following a set sequence, guests roam, picking and choosing their favorites Not all guests eat at the same time, and stations often remain open longer than regular buffet

FAMILY STYLE

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THE VIBE • Dynamic, fun, foodie casual

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Servers bring out large bowls and platters of food, which guests then pass and self-serve Much like dinner at home, guests decide which dishes they prefer and how much to fill their plates

THE VIBE • Familial, interactive and lively PROS • Helps guests who may not know each other get

PROS • Great for “presentation” cooking filled with wow factor action elements that are fun to watch • Multiple stations means less waiting, shorter lines CONS • Time consuming since items are made to order

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Stacks of appetizer plates require removal and replenishment as people sample, graze, and return later for more Several chefs can increase staffing costs

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In lieu of a full meal, guests sample passed or self-served hors d’oeuvres and tapas Menus feature tasty selections of small bites and finger foods, sometimes supplemented by charcuterie boards or crudité Often the savory tidbit or sweet snack is hand-held on a cocktail napkin, so messy or hard-to-eat bites are avoided

THE VIBE • Dynamic, chatty mix-andmingle of standing guests who move from group to group and bite to bite PROS • Fewer rentals of tableware, flatware, tables and chairs • Less rigid floorplan requirements • Works well with large guest lists • The key is to select a variety of creative appetizers that let your personal preferences shine through CONS • Shorter celebration time— about 2-3 hours • Guests often depart for a full meal on-their-own elsewhere, meaning the reception will not include

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dancing the night away Labor intensive appetizers can end up costing the same as a full meal would have

OTHER IDEAS

If none of these ideas tickle your fancy, take heart.

Non-traditional sunrise ceremonies with brunch or luncheon receptions, or late evening heavy dessert receptions are creative alternatives. Food trucks are another way to mix things up with vibrant verve. Honoring cultural influences, family traditions, or special dishes from your courtship will memorably set the culinary part of your wedding celebration apart.

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MARRIAGE LICENSE

Make it Official

Your Montana marriage license Visit a Montana County Clerk of District Court, and bring with you: • $53 USD • ID with proof of age over 18 (Driver’s license, REAL ID, certified copy of birth certificate, or passport).

• Information to know: -Birth city, county, state or foreign country of both applicants.

-Father’s and Mother’s first, middle and last names, along with current cities and states of residence, as well as state or foreign country where parents were born.

-If married previously, dates and places of previous marriage dissolution or spousal death.

File your completed marriage certificate with the County, and you’re officially hitched!

Crossing t’s and dotting i’s.

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Rococo Bridal & Tuxedo

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GENUINE. MONTANA. WEDDINGS.

HOT SPRINGS LODGING DINING GOLF SPA

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Woodland Whimsy Alberton, Montana

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Wee tiny moss and lacy lichen meet towering centuries-old forests, mirroring the delicate romance and solid-as-wood foreverness of married love. The combination invites styling moods from fairylike and ethereal, to wild, whimsical, bohemian extravagance.

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“This is the forest primeval.

The murmuring pines and the hemlocks, bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight…”

-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Vendors

DESIGNER/PLANNER Plumtree Events PHOTOGRAPHER Night Owl Imagery FLORAL DESIGN Bitterroot Flower Shop Kayte Epperson, Designer ATTIRE Rococo Bridal HAIR & MAKEUP Sugartree Salon CAKE Wyld Flour Patisserie RENTALS 44 Rental & Design STATIONERY Noteworthy Paper & Press 42 | Western Montana Wedding 2020

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GREEN WEDDINGS

Green Weddings Keep your vows to love the planet

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other Earth gave us the gift of Montana, and it is easier than you think to pay her back with an eco-conscious wedding.

Without skimping on gorgeousness, small adjustments throughout your planning can have a big positive impact. Here are some ideas to get you started.

INVITATIONS & STATIONERY

Ask about your stationer’s commitment to sustainability in their products and practices.

Search out recycled paper, seed paper, and vegetable-based inks.

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Source flowers locally.

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mail. Some brides even go digital on save-the-dates, at online invitation sites like evite, Punchbowl, Paperless Press and Green Envelope.

GREENER GIFTING

As you choose items for your gift registry, keep the carbon footprint small. Pay attention to ethical sourcing and product content. Organic bedding and bath linens, reusable bamboo plates, and natural kitchen products are all examples of great registry choices.

In lieu of a wrapped gift or envelope of cash, opt instead for a charitable donation registry, where guests donate to your favorite eco cause.

Instead of guest favors, post a tasteful sign explaining the newlyweds made a charitable contribution on behalf of friends and family.

Other eco-friendly favor ideas include food items, organic seed bombs, steel water bottles or straws, or cute reusable bags.

WITH THESE RINGS

Ask the origin of your diamonds and gemstones, and learn about the Kimberley Process Certification, a UN initiative seeking to prevent illegal diamond trade.

Lab-created stones are lower impact, with the added advantage of conflict free-trade.

Go vintage! A family heirloom, estate sale find, or old diamond in a new setting are all good ways to repurpose.

WEDDING LOCATION

Having your ceremony and reception in the same location streamlines the day and reduces the impacts of extra transportation.

An outdoor wedding can also reduce energy demands, and western Montana has plenty of gorgeous options. (Venues, page 74).

FLOWERS & DECOR

Work with floral professionals in the Slow Flowers movement, which means they source only domestically-grown flowers (local is even better!), in season and ethically grown, and/or foraged ethically. Western Montana is filled with wonderful small flower farms and floral designers who support them. Bonus: Buying locally and in season means your flowers will be fresher and may cost less.

If the bloom that captured your heart isn’t in season, ask for a look-alike. Many flowers have a close doppelganger available in a different season (peonies and garden roses, snapdragons and stock, anemone and cosmos).

Avoid importing from international growers with harmful farming practices (pesticides, chemicals), poor working conditions, excessive packaging, long flights, extensive refrigeration and repeated ground transportation.

If you strike out sourcing locally, look for VeriFlora certification, signaling sustainable farming practices.

Other floral “recycling” options include turning your flowers into jewelry, or creating dried art pieces for your home.

Rent decor when possible.

You’ll save money plus the waste that comes with single use purchases. Or buy previously loved consigned items. In western Montana, The Bridal Haus holds an annual fall wedding “pop up” consignment event chock-full of great finds for brides. After the wedding, recoup your cash by consigning again via The Bridal Haus, or drop off serviceable items at a local thrift store like the YMCA or Goodwill for a tax-deductible donation.

Serve local, farm fresh food.

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FOOD & DRINK

Work with caterers who source locally, seasonally and sustainably to support a fresh farm-to-table menu. Pay special attention to the origins of proteins like seafood, beef and chicken. Likewise, ask your baker if the eggs and dairy for your cake are organic and local.

Offer vegan and vegetarian choices, since plant-based foods require fewer resources to produce.

Shop vintage rings.

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For spirits and wine, look for natural, organic, local and environmentally conscious brewers, distillers and producers.

Avoid single serve cans and plastic packaging for drinks in favor of kegged beer served in rented glass barware, recyclable glass magnums of wine, and large-batched lemonade or iced tea served in glass dispensers in lieu of soft drinks.

Offer drinks without the plastic waste.

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GREEN WEDDINGS In fact, rent all your barware and tableware instead of buying. Just say no to paper or plastic anything, and instead, find mind-blowingly gorgeous Consign your gown with the Bridal Haus.

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rental options for stemware, silverware, dishes and table linens. It looks prettier, costs less and reduces landfill waste.

miracles local seamstresses can perform, from simple alterations to a complete redesign.

After the wedding, share your leftovers! Nursing homes, senior centers, hospitals, veterans’ organizations, and hunger or homeless shelters would be thrilled to be on the receiving end of your food or wedding flowers. Or you can gift them to workers, family and friends.

Check out thrift shops, consignment events like The Bridal Haus’ fall sale and vintage boutiques.

ECO GOWNS

Yes to the (earth-friendly) dress. Wear your mother’s gown and watch your dad tear up as he takes your arm.

Beyond sentimental value, you will be astonished at the

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Go online, hitting websites with pre-worn wedding gowns like Poshmark, Rent the Runway or Nearly Newlywed.

For new dresses, ask the shop or read labels, looking for fabrics like organic cotton, silk, or wool, hand-looming, or vegan leather.

HAIR & MAKEUP

As you book hair and makeup consultations, make sure your

beauty pros plan to use ecoconscious brands. If you’re buying your own, opt for organic, cruelty-free products in sustainable packaging.

over arrivals and departures.

If buses are not possible, let guests know you’d really appreciate carpooling.

sustainable practices, how great would it be if your requests caused them to adapt and adopt new ways?

TRANSPORTATION

ASK, SHOW & TELL

The best way to make a difference? Let people know you’re focused on a planetfriendly wedding. Even if a vendor doesn’t already follow

Likewise, when friends and family learn what is important to you, you’re already made a difference by giving them a reason to care and follow your example.

Shuttle buses are simply the best for guests: greener, safer and providing more control

Bridal Party Spa Day Massage, waxing, skincare, pedicures Offering catering for all events 406-251-8200 www.peakmissoulaspa.com 5000 Blue Mountain Road

247 West Front Street (406) 926-1344

Memories are made AT THE FORT

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• 5000-SQ. FT. BELLA VISTA EVENTS PAVILION, FIREPLACE AND PORTABLE DANCE FLOOR • BANQUET TABLES & CHAIRS • DROP-DOWN STAGE • FULL CATERING HOOKUPS

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Amber Waves of Grain Frenchtown, Montana

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Montana’s heartlands swell with native grasses and grain crops, forming vast swaths of undulating, light-dappled beauty for your vows. Vibrantly green in springtime or perfectly golden as the seasons progress, these fields bear the traditions of the land and those who inhabit it. Equally perfect for soft or bold styling, these settings suggest earthy decor, leather accents, farm-to-table menus and down-to-earth vibes for the cowboy, cowgirl or farmer in all of us. Horses, anyone?

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“As far as the eye could reach, not an object of any kind or living thing was in sight. It stretched out before us, one uninterrupted plain, only to be compared with the ocean in its vastness.”

—S. C. Gwynne

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Vendors

DESIGNER/PLANNER Events by Autumn PHOTOGRAPHER Katy Shay Photo FLORAL DESIGN Agile Goat Flower Farm ATTIRE Rococo Bridal HAIR Montana Wedding Hair MAKEUP Skin Chic CAKE Crave Catering & Cakes RENTALS Montana Party Time Wedvents STATIONERY Winter Paper Co 52 | Western Montana Wedding 2020

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PETS AS GUESTS

Man’s Best Man The do’s and don’ts for pets at weddings

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he real VIPs on the guest list for many couples are fourlegged and furry. Having your pup by your side can infuse your wedding with fun and laughter, not to mention some outrageously ‘Gram-able photos. Just keep in mind some basic do’s and don’ts for a pawsitively perfect experience for all.

DO know your dog’s

personality to predict how it will likely react and behave in this unfamiliar new role.

All smiles.

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If he’s shy, spooked by people or loud noises, or might be skittish around little kids you’ve invited, then the ceremony is probably not the place for him.

That doesn’t mean your pooch has to be excluded entirely, however.

Consider involving your pet in your engagement photography session or even your First Look photos, before heaps of guests arrive. It is also charming for your pet to grace the getting ready photographs.

A handsome usher.

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DO verify your venue is

cool with dogs and get clear on their guidelines about leashes, pooper-scoopering, and watering location. And DO take into account the layout of the grounds, other animals onsite (pets, stock, waterfowl and/or wildlife), and distance from a suitable secondary location for your pooch when she tires or needs some alone time.

DON’T spring the

wedding experience on your dog suddenly, even if she is an easy-going friend to all. Bring her to pre-wedding venue visits to familiarize her with sights, sounds and smells she will encounter on the big day. And DO let your dog get some practice time, including the rehearsal. This will not only help get rid of her jitters, but also give you a good idea of how it will go when it counts.

DO appoint someone the

dog knows and loves (and vice versa) to take charge of pet supervision on wedding day.

You will have too many happy distractions to do it yourself, so a reliable handler will free your mind from worry.

Include your pet’s arrival in the timeline so your friend is punctual, and pre-plan where your dog can chill or be taken when he tires, food is served, or his moment is over. There are even kennels that will groom your dog, deliver it to the venue, and then bring it back for the evening.

DO let your dog walk and be

photographed in the processional, but only leashed and without anything valuable attached to him. A dog ring bearer is adorbs, but if he goes after a squirrel or shakes free of the satchel, you could end up without rings when you need them, or worse, lose thousands of dollars in the grass.

DO get as creative with

special spiffy dog duds as suits your taste and your dog will allow. After all, everyone else is dressing up and your pooch is a big deal!

Ideas include flower wreaths on collars, ribbons and bow ties, a flower-festooned leash, a decorated wagon, or articles of actual dog clothing (like a vest or tulle tutu skirt).

Clever signs are also big hit with guests, as long as it’s comfortable for the dog. But don’t overdo it to the point your animal rebels against the accessories and steals the show by trying to undress during the wedding. Here again, advance “practice runs” are the key.

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Vintage Vows Missoula, Montana

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At first glance, the stately Queen Anne, Chiavari chairs, and softly composed color palette accented with handsome golds suggest formal gentility and elegant restraint. But look again.

Consider the effervescence of her gown’s positively weightless tulle layers, echoed in the airiness of the prima ballerina table skirt, and again in the frothy cake frosting. Notice the delicate-meets-daring bodice and plunging back of the bespoke gown. The sparkle.

The bling. Like a playful wink, these details uplift the mood as if borne by fizzy little champagne bubbles of happiness.

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Vendors

PHOTOGRAPHER Johanna B Photography FLORAL DESIGN Flower Happy Floral ATTIRE Tuxedo Gallery Velvet Bride HAIR & MAKEUP Burton’s Classic Hair CAKE Wyld Flour Patisserie RENTALS Montana Party Time STATIONERY Winter Paper Co 58 | Western Montana Wedding 2020

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INSURANCE

Wedding Insurance Playing it safe, not sorry.

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ust imagine it.

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Your drunk uncle falls and hurts himself on the dance floor.

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Wedding crashers steal all your gifts.

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Dropping off boutonnieres, your grandma backs her car into the catering truck.

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A horrible case of shingles besets your mom one day before the wedding and you have to postpone.

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Your couture gown rips on the limo door.

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A fire burns your venue down with only two weeks to go.

Are we giving you heart spasms?

Catch your breath and don’t worry. These things won’t happen to you.

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Rained out, but no damp spirits.

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But every now and then, things do go wrong in ways no one could have predicted. And that’s where wedding insurance comes in—to give you peace of mind and protect you against unforeseen financial losses.

Every wedding and insurance policy is different. But in general, they all cover a short time period, and there are two kinds of insurance: liability coverage and cancellation coverage. You can purchase separately or in a bundle.

You’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do.

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CANCELLATION COVERAGE

If the wedding has to be rescheduled, this coverage allows postponement and recouping of losses (after deductible). It covers the cost of invites, cake, catering, attire, rentals and nonrefundable deposits for ceremony musicians, flowers and other vendors.

LIABILITY COVERAGE

This coverage is for weddings that happen right on

schedule, but end up with injuries or damage caused by wedding-related accidents.

Buying liability coverage is mandatory at most venues.

Some policies allow the wedding ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner venues to each be named as “Additional Insureds” for one bundled price. Before buying, be sure to discuss wedding insurance with each of your locations. They can provide the coverage limits they require, verbiage to include in the policy, and insights on how their business coverage works with yours (primary or secondary, for instance), so that you buy only what you need and not more.

Host liquor liability is especially important for weddings and usually included in the liability policy. If not, request a rider or supplemental policy that covers alcohol-related accidents, making sure it applies at each location where you are hosting wine, beer, or liquor.

If you or family and friends are involved in set-up or tear-down, make sure those days are covered also, as ladders, lifting, tools and outdoor sites all hold potential for mishaps.

COSTS AND INSURANCE SHOPPING

Depending on the event, amount and kinds of coverage you purchase, you should expect to pay somewhere between $180-500. You can

work with your existing agent (for instance, Farmer’s Insurance is a member of our Association) to buy insurance, typically as a rider or supplement to your homeowner’s policy.

Or you can look into online carriers who focus exclusively on wedding and event insurance, such as Markel Wedding Insurance, WedSafe, The Event Helper, and WedSure.

For destination weddings, consumer ratings and review organizations often rave about Travelers, because they write a custom product designed just for destination weddings.

Wind powered dessert disaster.

FINAL TIPS

• Wedding insurance, even the event cancellation type, does not cover getting cold feet or a change of heart.

• In presenting claims for theft or damages, a police report is usually required.

• Since the term of these policies is short, all claims are time-sensitive, and should be presented to the insurance company right away (within 24 hours to 7 days from the loss, depending on the specific policy). So get right on it if you have an issue; don’t wait until you’re back from the honeymoon.

• Unless you specifically request supplemental coverage, wedding insurance does not typically cover jewelry, semiprecious

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INSURANCE

gemstones or pearls (even if they are attached to clothing), or watches. Your wedding rings may be covered by the policy, but your engagement ring probably will not be.

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Honeymoon coverage is another type of insurance not included in your wedding insurance, but available on request. It can cover lost luggage, trip delays and cancellations.

If something does go awry, present your claim, but also look into coverage that may be available through your credit cards, homeowner’s insurance policy, or the policies of the professionals with whom you work.

Season’s first snow.

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Wedding insurance can’t prevent glitches from happening, but it can definitely soften the financial blows and help get your marriage off on the right foot. The cost of wedding insurance is minimal compared to the cost of your wedding, and even when things go perfectly, the load off your mind just knowing you are covered is priceless.

Heritage Hall at Historic

Fort Missoula An affordable venue in a beautiful setting.

For tours & bookings call Northern Rockies Heritage Center

(406) 396.4750 www.nrhc.org info@nrhc.org

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A River Runs Through It Corvallis, Montana

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Whether eddying out on a slow, lazy stretch of slack water or feeling the spray of cascading waterfalls, river locations set the perfect wedding mood. Go with the flow.

Use watery reflections to guide your colorscapes, and smooth stones to anchor the look. Maybe even share with your weekend guests the religion of a perfect cast and the hope that a fish will rise.

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“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the world’s great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of the rocks are timeless raindrops. Under the rocks are the words, and some of the words are theirs.”

—Norman Maclean

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Vendors

PHOTOGRAPHER Jaela B Photography FLORAL DESIGN Bitterroot Floral Shop Dottie Rumbaugh, Designer ATTIRE Rococo Bridal HAIR & MAKEUP Burton’s Classic Hair CAKE Crave Catering & Cakes RENTALS 44 Rental & Design Rustique Montana Rivers & Ridges Outfitter STATIONERY Winter Paper Co 68 | Western Montana Wedding 2020

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COCKTAIL MENU

Get in the Spirit!

Find local spirits for your signature cocktail

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erving signature cocktails is a fun way to share Montana style at bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, cocktail hours and receptions. So raise your glasses to these distinctly Montana-made spirits, with recipes from Montana’s best craft distilleries.

ALPINE HUCKLEBERRY LEMONADE • • • • • •

1 1/2 oz Spirit of Sperry Huckleberry vodka 4-5 oz Lemonade Lemon wedge Fresh mint Huckleberries

Fill glass with ice. Add vodka.

Top with lemonade and stir.

Squeeze a lemon wedge and garnish with a mint spring and 3-5 huckleberries.

Recipe courtesy of Whistling Andy Distilling, Bigfork

Treat guests to artisanal craft cocktails.

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@$$ BACKWARDS

• 1 oz Mule Kick • 1/2 oz prickly pear puree (or your choice juice concentrate) • Sour mix • Lime wedge Pour Mule Kick and puree into shaker and squeeze lime wedge over. Add ice. Shake until shaker frosts. Salt rim and pour into glass. Top with sour mix.

Add extra ice if needed.

Recipe courtesy of Glacier Distilling, Coram

BEAR BAIT

• 1 1/2 oz Spirit of Sperry Huckleberry vodka • 2 tsp Huckleberry Jam • 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice • Soda Water Add vodka, jam and lime juice to a shaker with ice; shake until tin frosts. Dirty pour into glass.

Add ice to top and finish with a splash of soda water.

Recipe courtesy of Whistling Andy Distilling, Bigfork

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CHOKECHERRY MIMOSA

• 1.5 oz Willie’s Chokecherry Liqueur • 2 oz orange juice • 4 oz champagne or sparkling wine Mix ingredients in a champagne flute or wine glass.

Recipe courtesy of Willie’s Distillery, Ennis

GLACIER SUNRISE • 1 oz Josephine’s Shine • Orange juice • Flathead cherry juice (grenadine in a pinch) • Fresh cherry • Orange wheel

Add Josephine’s Shine and ice to glass. Fill with orange juice, leaving a little space. Add a splash of cherry juice. Garnish with fresh cherry and orange wheel.

Recipe courtesy Glacier Distilling, Coram

HUCKLEBERRY GIN MULE

• 2 oz Huckleberry Gin • Ginger beer • Lemon wedge In a copper mug, muddle lemon. Add gin and ice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Recipe courtesy Glacier Distilling, Coram

I’LL BE YOUR HUCKLEBERRY

• 6.5 oz cream soda • 1.5 oz Willie’s Huckleberry Sweet Cream Liqueur Build over ice, adding the cream liqueur last.

Recipe courtesy Willie’s Distillery, Ennis

Huckleberry infused cocktails are always fun for out of town guests.

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JACK ASS

• 2 oz Fireroot Apple Jack • ½ oz lime juice • 6 oz ginger beer Pour ingredients over ice.

Recipe courtesy FireRoot Spirits, Lolo

KICKING MULE • • • •

2 oz Mule Kick Ginger beer Pineapple juice Lime wedge

Fill copper mug with Mule Kick and ice. Top with ginger beer, leaving about ½ inch of room.

Top with pineapple juice.

Garnish with fresh lime.

Recipe courtesy Glacier Distilling, Coram

MINT GIN RICKEY • • • •

2 oz Crystal Springs Gin Fresh Mint Lime Club Soda

Muddle mint sprig in glass. Add ice and gin. Squeeze lime wedge over and top with soda. Garnish with lime wedge.

Recipe courtesy Rattlesnake Creek Distillers, Missoula

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MONTINI • • • • •

2 oz Triple Divide Vodka 1/2 oz Olive Brine Pinch Salt Olives Black pepper

Add vodka, olive brine, and a pinch of salt to a mixing glass with ice. Give it a long stir and strain into a coupe glass.

Garnish with olives and a crack of black pepper.

Recipe courtesy Gulch Distillers, Helena

MONTANA MAI TAI • • • • • • •

2 oz Flintlock Rum 1/2 oz Lime Juice 1/2 oz Orgeat 1/4 oz Curaçao 2 dashes Orange Bitters Orange peel Lime wheel

Add rum, lime juice, orgeat, curaçao (such as Cointreau), and orange bitters to a cocktail shaker and shake with ice. Serve in a rocks glass over ice and garnish with orange peel and lime wheel.

NORTHERN LIGHTS

• ½ oz Trail of the Cedars Absinthe • 1 oz Glacier Distilling Gin • San Pellegrino grapefruit soda • Splash Little Cottonwood liqueur • Lemon for garnish Add ice to glass. Add Absinthe, swirling to coat ice and inside of glass. Add gin and top with grapefruit soda. Add a float of Little Cottonwood liqueur.

Garnish with lemon.

Recipe courtesy Glacier Distilling, Coram

THE PROSPECTOR

• 2 oz Gold Miner Apple Brandy • Ginger Ale • Few drops aromatic bitters • Lime wedge Combine brandy and ice in a rocks glass. Fill with ginger ale.

Add a few drops of aromatic bitters. Garnish with fresh lime.

Recipe courtesy of Glacier Distilling, Coram

Recipe courtesy Gulch Distillers, Helena Local whiskey makes great mixed cocktails.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLIP • • • • • • •

1 oz Whyte Laydie Gin 1/2 oz cardamom syrup 1 egg white 1/2 oz cardamom syrup 5 dashes cardamom bitters 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice Sprinkle of nutmeg

Dry shake all ingredients without ice. Add ice and wet shake. Transfer to coupe glass and sprinkle foam with nutmeg.

Providing catering for every event type, both on and off-site.

Recipe courtesy Montgomery Distillery, Missoula

SPERRY CHERRYTINI • • • •

info@finleypointgrill.com

406-887-2020

2 oz Spirit of Sperry Huckleberry vodka 1/2 oz Cherry Juice (Flathead cherries recommended) 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 3/4 oz Simple Syrup

Melanie Brooks, catering

FINLEYPOINTGRILL.COM

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice; shake until tin frosts. Strain into chilled martini glass, garnish with a sugared lemon wedge.

Recipe courtesy of Whistling Andy Distilling, Bigfork

THE SWASHBUCKLER • • • •

2 oz Hungry Horse Rum 1 ½ oz pineapple juice Ginger beer Lime

Combine rum, pineapple juice and ice in a glass or Mason jar. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with lime.

TEN SPOON Vineyard + Winery

Gorgeous weddings, events, and Montana-made wine. www.tenspoon.com (406) 549-8703

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VENUE ROUND-UP

Setting the Scene A western Montana venue round-up Bitterroot Valley views.

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“I’m in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection. But with Montana it is love. And it’s difficult to analyze love when you’re in it.”

—John Steinbeck

Alta Ranch

CAPACITY: 250 VENUE TYPE: Outdoor venue with a pavilion FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Bring your own END TIME: None

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DARBY

(406) 349-2142 AltaRanch.com AltaRanch@me.com

Angler’s Lodge + Cabins

CAPACITY: 250 VENUE TYPE: Outdoor venue with a pavilion FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Bring your own END TIME: Midnight

Atanaha

CAPACITY: 150 VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor event space FOOD: We provide BEVERAGE: We provide END TIME: 11:00 pm

HAMILTON

(406) 363-0980 AnglerslodgeMT.com AnglersLodgeMT@Gmail.com

BIGFORK

(406) 837-2231 AtanahaEventCenter.com Info@AtanahaEventCenter.com

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Bleeding Heart Flower Farm

CAPACITY: 130 VENUE TYPE: Outdoor venue FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Bring your own END TIME: 11:00 pm

Daly Mansion

CAPACITY: 250 VENUE TYPE: Outdoor venue with a tent FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Bring your own END TIME: 11:00 pm

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STEVENSVILLE

(208) 403-6430 BleedingHeartFlowerFarm.com BleedingHeartFlowerFarm@gmail.com

HAMILTON

(406) 363-6004 DalyMansion.org Courtney.Hartelius@DalyMansion.org

Elevate Church

CAPACITY: 300+ VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor venue with a pavilion FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Bring your own, but licensed bartender required END TIME: 10:00 pm

Fairmont Hot Springs

CAPACITY: 300+ VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor venue with a pavilion FOOD: We provide BEVERAGE: We provide END TIME: Midnight

MISSOULA

(406) 240-8866 ElevateMT.org ElevateMT@Gmail.com

ANACONDA

(406) 797-3241 FairmontMontana.com JShelton@FairmontMontana.com

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Flying Horse MT

CAPACITY: 250 VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor event space FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Bring your own END TIME: None

Fort Missoula Regional Park

CAPACITY: 300+ VENUE TYPE: Outdoor venue with a pavilion FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Bring your own END TIME: 11:00 pm

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HAMILTON HAMILTON

(406) 961-4572 FlyingHorseMT.com KimZacha@Gmail.com

MISSOULA

(406) 721-7275 MissoulaParks.org ParksRec@Ci.Missoula.MT.US

Glacier Park Collection

CAPACITY: 250 VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor venue with a tent FOOD: We provide BEVERAGE: We provide END TIME: 10:00 pm outdoor, 2:00 am indoors

Glacier Park Weddings

CAPACITY: 200 VENUE TYPE: Outdoor venue with a tent FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: We provide END TIME: 11:00 pm

COLUMBIA FALLS

(406) 890-3336 GlacierParkCollection.com/ Weddings-Groups/Weddings GlacierWeddings@PursuitCollection.com

WEST GLACIER

(406) 357-5340 GlacierParkWeddings.com Weddings@GreatNorthernResort.com

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Glacier Raft Co. Weddings

CAPACITY: 200 VENUE TYPE: Outdoor venue with a pavilion FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: We provide END TIME: 10:00 pm

Heritage Hall

CAPACITY: 250 VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor event space FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Bring your own END TIME: None

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WEST GLACIER

(406) 888-5454 GlacierRaftCo.com/Weddings-and-Special-Events Amy@GlacierRaftCo.com

MISSOULA

(406) 396-4750 NRHC.org Info@NRHC.org

Hilton Garden Inn

MISSOULA

(406) 532-5346 Missoula.HGI.com Asia.Maier@Hilton.com

CAPACITY: 300+ VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor event space FOOD: We provide BEVERAGE: We provide END TIME: Midnight

Holiday Inn Downtown

CAPACITY: 300+ VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor event space FOOD: We provide BEVERAGE: We provide END TIME: None

MISSOULA

(406) 532.2058 IHG.com/HolidayInn/Hotels/US/En/Missoula/ MSUMT/HotelDetail Meghann.Glass@HIMissoula.com

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Homestead on McVey

CAPACITY: 250 VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor event space FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Bring your own END TIME: Midnight

Izaak Walton Inn

CAPACITY: 200 VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor venue with a pavilion FOOD: We provide BEVERAGE: We provide END TIME: 11:00 pm

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VICTOR

(406) 239-2505 HomesteadoOnMcVey.com HomesteadMcVey@Gmail.com

ESSEX

(406) 892-2634 IzaakWaltonInn.com Holly@IzaakWaltonInn.com

Little Smith Creek Ranch

CAPACITY: 200 VENUE TYPE: Outdoor venue FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Bring your own, but licensed bartender required END TIME: None

Montana Copper House

CAPACITY: 150 VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor event space FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Bring your own, but licensed bartender required END TIME: 10:00 pm

VICTOR

(916) 320-1177 LittleSmithCreek.com Info@LittleSmithCreek.com

HAMILTON

(805) 748-4539 MontanaCopperHouse.com ShawnLee64@Gmail.com

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Montana Snow Bowl

CAPACITY: 150 VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor event space FOOD: We provide BEVERAGE: We provide END TIME: None

Ravalli County Fairgrounds

CAPACITY: 300+ VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor event space FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Professional bar service required END TIME: None

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MISSOULA

(406) 549-9777 MontanaSnowBowl.com Hotel@MontanaSnowBowl.com

HAMILTON

(406) 363-3411 Ravalli.US/200/Fairgrounds Fairgrounds@RC.MT.gov

Residence Inn Downtown

CAPACITY: 100 VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Professional bar service required END TIME: 11:00 pm

Stone Tower Estate

CAPACITY: 200 VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor event space FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Bring your own END TIME: None

MISSOULA

(406) 218-7104 Marriott.com/MSORI RI.Msori.Sales@Marriott.com

STEVENSVILLE

(406) 777-5353 StoneTowerEstate.com PSteffes@Live.com

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Sula Community Clubhouse

CAPACITY: 100 VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: Bring your own END TIME: 11:00 pm

Ten Spoon Winery

CAPACITY: 150 VENUE TYPE: Indoor venue & outdoor event space FOOD: Bring your own BEVERAGE: We provide END TIME: 9:00 pm

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SULA

(406) 821-0187 SulaClubHouse.com TReed1202@aol.com

MISSOULA

(306) 529-7264 TenSpoon.com Nora@Tenspoon.com

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VENDOR DIRECTORY

Association

VENDOR DIRECTORY ACCOMMODATIONS

APPAREL & JEWELRY

ALTA RANCH, (406) 349-2142 AltaRanch@Me.com, AltaRanch.com

ANGLER’S LODGE & CABINS, (406) 363-0980

J. SCOTT COUTURE BRIDAL, (406) 837-7902 J.Scott_Couture@Yahoo.com, JScottCouture.com

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS, (406) 797-3241

ROCOCO BRIDAL, (406) 728-5111 MySistersCloset@Montana.com, RococoBridal.com

FLYING HORSE MT, (406) 961-4572

TUXEDO GALLERY, (406) 728-4530 Labreena@Hotmail.com, TuxedoGallery.net

GLACIER PARK COLLECTION, (406) 890-3336 GlacierWeddings@PursuitCollection.com, GlacierParkCollection.com/ Weddings-Groups/Weddings

VELVET BRIDE, (406) 529-0061 Hello@VelvetBride.com, VelvetBride.com

AnglersLodgeMT@Gmail.com, AnglersLodgeMT.com JShelton@FairmontMontana.com, FairmontMontana.com

KimZacha@Gmail.com, FlyingHorseMT.com

GLACIER RAFT COMPANY, (406) 888-5454 Amy@GlacierRaftCo.com, GlacierRaftCo.com/Weddings-andSpecial-Events GREAT NORTHERN RESORT, (406) 357-5340

BEAUTY & SPA BURTON’S CLASSIC HAIR SALON, (406) 721-8889

Weddings@GreatNorthernResort.com, GlacierParkWeddings.com

BurtonsHair@Gmail.com, BurtonsHair.com

HILTON GARDEN INN, (406) 532-5346 Asia.Maier@Hilton.com, Missoula.HGI.com

Jess_Deese@Yahoo.com, TresChicMissoula.com

HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN, (406) 532-2058 Meghann.Glass@HIMissoula.com, IHG.com/HolidayInn/Hotels/US/En/ Missoula/MSUMT/HotelDetail

HAIR BY JESSICA D., AT TRES CHIC SALON, (406) 697-9955

MONTANA WEDDING HAIR, (406) 273-8811 DanaMeansHair@Gmail.com, MontanaWeddingHair.com

HOMESTEAD ON MCVEY, (406) 239-2505

SKIN CHIC, (406) 541-8466 Weddings@SkinChic.com, SkinChic.com

IZAAK WALTON INN, (406) 892-2634

SPA AT THE PEAK, (406) 251-8200 Spa@PeakMissoula.com, PeakMissoula.com

HomesteadMcVey@Gmail.com, HomesteadOnMcVey.com Holly@IzaakWaltonInn.com, IzaakWaltonInn.com

LITTLE SMITH CREEK RANCH, (916) 320-1177 Info@LittleSmithCreek.com, LittleSmithCreek.com

MONTANA COPPER HOUSE, (805) 748-4539 ShawnLee64@Gmail.com, MontanaCopperHouse.com MONTANA SNOW BOWL, (406) 549-9777 Hotel@MontanaSnowBowl.com, MontanaSnowBowl.com

SUGAR TREE HAIR SALON, (406) 728-0925 Styles@SugarTreeHairSalon.com, Sugar-Tree-Hair-Salon.Business.Site

CAKE & CONFECTIONS

STONE TOWER ESTATE, (406) 777-5353

CRAVE CATERING & CAKES, (406) 370-7070 CraveMissoula@Outlook.com, CraveCateringandCake.com

RESIDENCE INN, (406) 218-7104

WYLD FLOUR PATISSERIE, (406) 218-9058 LangeFamily2016@Gmail.com, WyldFlourPatisserie.com

PSteffes@Live.com, StoneTowerEstate.com

RI.MSORI.Sales@Marriott.com, Marriott.com/MSORI

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CATERING & REHEARSAL DINNER A MOVEABLE FEAST, (406) 544-8390 AMoveableFeastMissoula@Gmail.com, AMoveableFeastMissoula.com CRAVE CATERING & CAKES, (406) 370-7070 CraveMissoula@Outlook.com, CraveCateringandCake.com FINLEY POINT GRILL, (406) 871-1829 Melanie@FinleyPointGrill.com, FinleyPointGrill.com

MISSOULA FRESH MARKET, (406) 251-3311 Brittany@MissoulaFM.com, MissoulaFM.com

EVENT INSURANCE FARMERS INSURANCE, (406) 777-3626

BPotton@FarmersAgent.com, Agents.Farmers.com/MT/Stevensville/ Brian-Potton

EVENT PLANNERS & DESIGNERS BLEEDING HEART FLOWER FARM, (208) 403-6430

NOTORIOUS P.I.G., (406) 880-0628 Catering@TheNotoriousPIGBBQ.com, TheNotoriousPIGBBQ.com

THE CRAVE TO GO, (406) 360-9942

TheCraveToGo@Gmail.com, TheCraveToGo.com

BleedingHeartFlowerFarm@gmail.com, BleedingHeartFlowerFarm.com

CHAMPAGNE & LINEN, (406) 672-1190 ChampagneandLinen@Gmail.com, ChampagneandLinen.com EMILY SUMMER STUDIOS, (406) 871-2199 EmilySummerStudios@Gmail.com, EmilySummerStudios.com

DECOR RENTAL & EQUIPMENT BLEEDING HEART FLOWER FARM, (208) 403-6430

BleedingHeartFlowerFarm@gmail.com, BleedingHeartFlowerFarm.com

44 RENTAL & DESIGN, (406) 544-6380

Hello@44RentalandDesign.com, 44RentalandDesign.com

MONTANA PARTY TIME, (406) 542-0701

EVENTS BY AUTUMN, (406) 880-0592 Hello@EventsbyAutumn.com, EventsbyAutumn.com HONEYBEE WEDDINGS, (406) 202-2858 HoneybeeWeddingsMT@Gmail.com, HoneybeeWeddingsMT.com PLUMTREE EVENTS, (406) 830-9556 Info@PlumTreeEvents.com, PlumTreeEvents.com RUSTIQUE, (406) 836-0304 Info@RustiqueMontana.com, RustiqueMontana.com

Info@MissoulaEventRental.com, MissoulaEventRental.com

PERFECT EVENTS, HOME OF OH SO CHIC, (406) 552-7550

Info@OhSoChicMT.com, OhSoChicMT.com

RUSTIQUE, (406) 836-0304 Info@RustiqueMontana.com, RustiqueMontana.com

FLORAL SOURCING & DESIGN AGILE GOAT FLOWER FARM, (406) 544-7118 AgileGoatFlowerFarm@Gmail.com, AgileGoatFlowerFarm.com

ST. CHAR RO, (406) 676-0588 CLR@Ronan.net, StCharRoEventRentals.com

THE BRIDAL HAUS, (406) 240-2587

BITTERROOT FLOWER SHOP, (406) 542-0309 Weddings@BitterrootFlowerShop.com, BitterrootFlowerShop.net

WEDVENTS RENTALS, (406) 422-9067

BLEEDING HEART FLOWER FARM, (208) 403-6430

Info@theBridalHaus.com, TheBridalHaus.com

WedVentsRental@Gmail.com, WedVentsRental.com

DISC JOCKEY

BleedingHeartFlowerFarm@gmail.com, BleedingHeartFlowerFarm.com

FLOWER HAPPY FLORAL, (406) 363-4318 FlowerHappyFloral@Gmail.com, FlowerHappyFloral.com RUSTIQUE, (406) 836-0304 Info@RustiqueMontana.com, RustiqueMontana.com

BRADSHAW MEDIA, 406-531-8593 BradshawMedia24@Gmail.com, RyanBradshawMedia.com

GIFTS

RMF ENTERTAINMENT, 406-531-2321

RMFEntertainment@Hotmail.com, RMFdjs.com

MT BRAND APPAREL, (406) 868-1681

Wendy@MTBrandApparel.com, MTBrandApparel.com

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VENDOR DIRECTORY

EMILY SUMMER STUDIOS, (406) 871-2199

INVITATIONS & PAPER NOTEWORTHY, (406) 541-6683

Custom@NoteworthyStore.com, NoteworthyStore.com

EmilySummerStudios@Gmail.com, EmilySummerStudios.com

HONEYBEE WEDDINGS, (406) 202-2858 HoneybeeWeddingsMT@Gmail.com, HoneybeeWeddingsMT.com JAELA B PHOTOGRAPHY, (406) 396-4584 JaelaBPhotography@Yahoo.com, JaelaBPhotography.com JOHANNA B PHOTOGRAPHY, (406) 240-2587 Johanna@JohannaBPhotography.com, JohannaBPhotography.com

WINTER PAPER CO, (406) 880-0592

WinterPaperCompany@Gmail.com, WinterPaperCo.com

LIVE MUSIC JOAN ZEN, (406) 241-3032

J. WILLIS PHOTOGRAPHY, (406) 240-1113 J_WillisPhotography@yahoo.com, JWillisPhotography.Zenfolio.com KATY SHAY PHOTO, (806) 620-2916 Hello@KatyShayPhoto.com, KatyShayPhoto.com MEERA GRAHAM PHOTOGRAPHY, (201) 213-1966 Meera@MeeraPhotography.com, MeeraPhotography.com NIGHT OWL IMAGERY, (406) 207-0264 NightOwlImagery@Gmail.com, NightOwlImagery.com

Info@JoanZen.com, JoanZen.com

OFFICIANTS & CHAPELS

NORTHWEST IMAGES 406, (406) 552-5005 Info@NorthwestImages406.com, NorthwestImages406.com STELLA K PHOTOGRAPHY, (406) 381-9285 Hello@StellaKelsie.com, StellaKelsiePhotography.com

ELEVATE CHURCH MISSOULA, (406) 240-8866 ElevateMT@Gmail.com, ElevateMT.org

TRANSPORTATION OTHER PARKSIDE CREDIT UNION, (406) 728-4475

BEACH TRANSPORTATION, (406) 549-6121 BeachTrans@BeachTrans.com, BeachTrans.com WILD HORSE LIMO, (406) 756-2290

Marketing@ParkSideFCU.com, ParkSideFCU.com

Info@WildHorseLimo.com, WildHorseLimo.com

PLUMTREE TRAVEL, (406) 830-9556 Info@PlumTreeTravel.com, PlumTreeTravel.com

PHOTO BOOTH BRADSHAW MEDIA, (406) 531-8593 BradshawMedia24@Gmail.com, RyanBradshawMedia.com JOHANNA B PHOTOGRAPHY, (406) 240-2587

Johanna@JohannaBPhotography.com, JohannaBPhotography.com

VIDEOGRAPHERS BURTON PRODUCTIONS, (406) 926-3330 Contact@BurtonProductionsLLC.com, BurtonProductionsLLC.com

HONEYBEE WEDDINGS, (406) 202-2858 HoneybeeWeddingsMT@gmail.com, HoneybeeWeddingsMT.com JOHANNA B PHOTOGRAPHY, (406) 240-2587 Johanna@JohannaBPhotography.com, JohannaBPhotography.com

RMF ENTERTAINMENT, (406) 531-2321

RMFEntertainment@Hotmail.com, RMFdjs.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS ASHLEY TINTINGER PHOTOGRAPHY, (406) 369-0556 AshleyTintingerPhotography@Gmail.com, AshleyTintinger Photography.com

CARRIE ANN PHOTOGRAPHY, (406) 471-5076

CarrieAnnPhotographyMT@Gmail.com, CarrieAnn-Photography.net

DAVID CLUMPNER, (406) 304-9083

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WASTE MANAGEMENT OUTBACKS, INC., (406) 546-9897 BrownsOutbacks@Gmail.com, PortableToiletsMissoula.com

QUARTERMOON RESTROOMS, (406) 761-1722 Info@QuartermoonRestrooms.com, QuartermoonRestrooms.com