9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Attire: Activewear
For those arriving Wednesday evening (or earlier!), please join us for hiking or golf! There will be a day hike in Yellowstone with the bride and for those bringing their sticks out, there will be a tournament style best ball round of golf with the groom. Choose from: - Hiking ($TBD - cost will cover boxed lunch, Yellowstone park entrance fee, and transportation) - Golf ($57 + cost of lunch at the course) For hiking, your day will start at the Rainbow Ranch at 9:45 am to pick up your boxed lunch and get on the shuttle (please select your lunch preference). For golf, you will meet at the Big Sky Golf Resort and eat lunch there (please select "N/A - golf" for your meal option). Once everyone RSVPs, we'll send out info on tee times.
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Attire: Activewear
For those interested in partaking in the spoils of nature's mountain playground, join us Friday AM for some pre-arranged group activities! Choose from: - Fly fishing* ($86/person + $50 for a Montana fishing license) - Horseback riding ($100/person) - Whitewater rafting ($95/person) *Please note that the group fly fishing activity will be shore fishing on the Gallatin River. Guided float trips are only for 1-2 people so if you're interested in doing that, please book on your own. If you are fishing, shore or float, please remember to purchase a Montana fishing license when you arrive or online ahead of time: https://ols.fwp.mt.gov/ Once everyone RSVPs, we'll arrange the groups and send you more details! These will all be half day excursions to get you back in time for the welcome dinner and lawn games, starting at 4 pm. When you RSVP, please note your preference for a boxed lunch to take with you.
4:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Attire: Cowboy Chic (Gents: Full brim hats, bolo ties, cowboy boots are welcome. It’s a BBQ so no need to don your suits and ties. But dress to impress. Jeans, buttondowns and jackets all encouraged. Leather fringe for bonus points! Ladies: Same goes for you on the hats and boots! Summer BBQ attire (sundresses/maxi dresses) very welcome. Wear comfortable shoes - the whole event will be on grass.)
We welcome all of you to join us for a family friendly picnic to officially kick off the wedding weekend! It will be an all afternoon affair so feel free to swing by starting anytime after the AM activities. Get settled into your accommodations and then make your way down to the river. There will be lawn games, fishing, and country music: some kind of heaven.
Sat, Jul 24, 2021, 4:30 pm - Sun, Jul 25, 2021, 1:30 am
Attire: Cocktail/Semi-Formal
It's a wedding, you know the drill. The ceremony and cocktail hour will be on grass; dinner and reception on hardwood. Bring your dancing shoes. For any attire questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Kelly or Jake!
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Attire: Bed head and wrinkled dress shirts highly encouraged
Stumble on over to the diner across the street from the Rainbow Ranch for hearty biscuits and eggs (and perhaps some offensive bumper stickers) on your way out of town.