Wedding Events (some Optional)
Thursday, August 7, 2025
THURSDAY HIKE | Beehive Basin Trail (optional)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Routinely rated the best hike in Big Sky. It's 3 miles each way, and slopes up moderately for a total gain of about 1,500 feet. The scenery surroundings are amazing. Pack some provisions and water. https://outsidebozeman.com/trails-tours/hiking-trails/beehive-basin-trail
THURSDAY WELCOME PARTY | Music In The Mountains
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
285 Simkins Drive, Big Sky, MT 59716
We're meeting at Music in the Mountains, a free outdoor concert at Big Sky Town Center Park. The fest features a variety of food trucks that also have beer & cocktails. AFTERPARTY: MOONDANCE LODGE
Friday, August 8, 2025
WEDDING DAY | Getting Ready
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
ATTIRE: We kindly request semi-formal attire for our celebration. Suits or sport coats for gentlemen, and dresses or dressy separates for ladies. Clothes steamers will be available. The Bride will be in a Wedding Dress and the Groom will be in a fancy suit.
All Guests are invited to get ready, have a light breakfast, hang out, and gather for pickup at either MOONDANCE (bride's spot) or LITTLE THUNDER (groom's spot). The houses will be available starting at 9 AM, with your required attendance no later than 11 AM at either house. ** All Guests at THE VIEW are asked to move vehicles and themselves to another property at 9 am. **
WEDDING DAY | The Big Sky Tour
12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Our Wedding Day is a traveling affair. We've got a comfortable Tour Bus for the whole day. We'll load up at LITTLE THUNDER first then MOONDANCE after. There will be boxed lunches, beverages, and adult beverages available throughout. OUSEL FALLS WALK First stop, Ousel Falls Trailhead. We'll take a 3/4-mile easy walk to The Falls for pictures. Everyone is encouraged to join, but those who opt out will have a social-mixer setup to enjoy at the trailhead. Hike info: https://outsidebozeman.com/trails-tours/hiking-trails/ousel-falls-park-trail This event will be 1.5-2 hours. THE CEREMONY Next we all head to a magical spot at the Gallatin River for the Wedding Ceremony. Afterwards we'll hang out and socialize for a bit in a little slice of mountain heaven. This event will be 1-1.5 hours. COCKTAIL HOUR Off to The Riverhouse, our favorite place in Big Sky! It's also the spot where we first got an inkling about a Big Sky wedding. When you see it, you'll know why. This event will be 1 hour.
WEDDING DAY | Dinner & Festivities
Fri, Aug 8, 2025, 6:30 pm - Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 1:00 am
Please remain in Wedding Attire
DINNER WITH A VIEW Dinner will be at our house, which is appropriately named The View. We'll be serving a big BBQ buffet with plenty of sides, enjoying the best of everything. DESSERT & INTERLUDE We'll leave you with dessert, coffee and cocktails while we slip out to get pictures in at sunset. Enjoy each other's company and we'll be back soon to officially kickoff The Reception. ** Please remain in Wedding Attire; we won't be gone long. ** THE RECEPTION We'll start the Reception with a few fun formalities, then it's P-A-R-T-Y T-I-M-E! Expect dancing, music and merriment. LATE NIGHT BITES A little something to keep the party going! We'll have a late spread of sandwiches, pizzas, snacks, and whatever else we can find to fuel the late-night shenanigans.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
SATURDAY BRUNCH | Clear The Fog! (optional)
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
An open-house Brunch at THE VIEW with mimosas, a Bloody Mary bar, great food, music and recovery. Come as you are, we'd love to have you! A super-casual, easy day starter. ** We understand if you skip Brunch to go and explore Big Sky, Yellowstone and beyond. **
SATURDAY NIGHT | The Honky-Tonk (optional)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
76 Town Center Avenue, Big Sky, MT 59716
We'll meet you at a local roadhouse-style watering hole, Tips Up in Big Sky Town Center. It's a casual spot with communal tables, food and live music. We spent a wonderful couple of hours there last time - it's definitely our kind of place. We'll provide apps to get the night started; drinks will be available for purchase. ** We understand if you skip the Honky-Tonk because you're out exploring Big Sky, Yellowstone and beyond. Just be careful driving at and after dusk, as the wildlife loves crossing the roads about then! ** AFTERPARTY: LITTLE THUNDER LODGE
Sunday, August 10, 2025
SUNDAY NIGHT DINNER | Lone Mountain Ranch (optional)
5:00 pm
750 Lone Mountain Ranch Road, Big Sky, MT 59716
For anyone staying Sunday night, we're planning on checking out Horn and Cantle Saloon, one of Big Sky's great restaurants. It's a classic Western spot with big steaks and locally-influenced cocktails. Please let us know if you want to join the group reservation! https://lonemountainranch.com/horn-cantle ** We understand if you pass on this gathering because you're out exploring Big Sky, Yellowstone and beyond. Just be careful driving at and after dusk, as the wildlife loves crossing the roads about then! **
