Big Sky Wedding Ideas and Inspiration

Classic Meets Modern at This Montana Wedding With 360 Mountain Views

360 breathtaking views, a sunset color palette, and fresh mountain air shape the day for this Big Sky wedding. If you love the Montana state of mind, you don’t want to miss this one! Lindsey and Derek enlisted the help of Soiree 99 Events and Wild Blume to make their classic meets modern wedding come to life. Every awe-inspiring detail is captured in the full gallery taken by Orange Photographie — and while you’re there, be sure to check out that curated s’mores dessert table, highlighted with monogrammed marshmallows!

From Orange Photographie… Lindsey and Derek saw their wedding as the perfect opportunity to share all the beauty and adventure they love about Big Sky, Montana! The Reserve at Moonlight Basin is surrounded by the most stunning and jaw-dropping 360 mountain views. The stand out of the wedding was easily the 30 feet of ceremony florals — exclusively lining the aisle on acrylic boxes to give a “floating effect”– and framing the epic infinity pool, drop-off style views of where the couple recited their vows.

The couple wanted their wedding to feel fresh, modern and funky with a variety of patterns and textures- ice blue velvet napkins, art deco prints and custom invitation suites with suede and brass accents. Since they were not cake fans, they opted for a curated s’mores dessert table highlighted with wedding monogram embossed marshmallows– which made other appearances throughout their wedding design– from their invitation suite to a custom acrylic sign which accented a round white bar in a separate bar tent.

While they wanted funk, they also wanted timeless Montana– this led to their wedding designer’s suggestion of a Big Sky sunset color palette: peach, dusty blue, rust and pops of teal. The colors all came full circle with the ultimate sunset at the end of the perfect evening on their wedding day.

Another memorable element was Lindsey’s jaw-dropping Galia Lahav gown with the draped, beaded back. This was actually a last minute change after disastrous alterations resulted in her original dress being unwearable.

A panicked Lindsey put the sample gown on and everyone immediately knew it was all meant to be, as it fit her like a glove and was such a showstopper. It served as such a good reminder to not panic when wedding plans get altered…better plans might be in store that you might not have even dreamt of at first!

These Vendors are members of our Little Black Book.
For membership information, click here

Diamond Empire Band

View Portfolio

Take In The Breathtaking Scenery of This Couple’s Sleek & Sophisticated Wedding!

What a view! The sweeping scenery of Eleanor & David’s ceremony took their guests’ breath away. Labellum Flowers adorned the Big Sky canvas with a chuppa encased in blooming roses & hydrangeas. Bash Bozeman created a mountainside masterpiece and blended sleek sophistication, inspired the bride’s beaded Oscar de la Renta gown, with details that showcased the couple’s fun personalities — like welcome bags with their favorite tequila and a custom-made boardwalk by Tailored and Tied! Take in the love that filled the mountain air at the full gallery, beautifully shot by Orange Photographie.

From Orange Photographie…The bride custom ordered her blush Roger Vivier heels to go along with her beaded Oscar de la Renta gown. The delicate beading on the dress then served as the inspiration behind the icing appliqué on the cake created by Elle’s Belles Bakery. The couple opted to not have a wedding party and focused on getting ready with and pampering their closest friends. It was the best of both worlds, as they were able to spend time with their closest friends, and those friends didn’t have to worry about the added stress of formal wedding party duties.

Welcome bags for family and friends included the couple’s favorite tequila, locally made granola, and sugar cookies from Elle’s Belles (the cake baker) with the couple’s custom logo.

The couple’s ceremony took place near the venue’s helipad, which has sweeping views overlooking the Spanish Peaks range, as well as the iconic Lone Mountain peak. Guests walked down a custom boardwalk created by Tailored and Tied toward the chuppah that had been adorned by Labellum Flowers with heaps of roses, hydrangeas, hops, and foliage.

After the ceremony, champagne and Miller High Life was offered to the guests on the helipad during their pre-cocktail hour. The formal cocktail hour took place under the pines in what the club calls their “treehouse.” The seating chart was a table was adorned with flower-filled glass cloches and custom acrylic blocks with the guests’ table assignments. Once inside the tent, guests dined on beef tenderloin and local trout and danced the night away to the sounds of Ground Control, part of Elan Artists family.

Not Even a Snowstorm in June Could Stop This Colorful Wedding Day from Shining

This charming June wedding in Big Sky, Montana planned by Habitat Events started off with a snowstorm (that’s right, a SNOWstorm in July!) and ended with clear skies ahead. As you scroll through the full gallery captured beautifully by Simply Sarah Photography, you can’t help but feel the happiness radiating from every picture, the love between this adorable bride and groom is truly contagious. From the bright yellow arrangements by Habitat Floral Studio to the floral bridesmaid dresses, it’s safe to say this gorgeous wedding day has no shortage of heavenly blooms. See all the magical details below!

From the bride… Jim and I went to Marfa, TX to celebrate my birthday and hike Guadalupe Peak (the tallest mountain in Texas) in April of 2018. We woke up early on April 12th, like 3 am early, to get to this base of the mountain. I thought it was because we needed the time to avoid bad weather and to have enough daylight; I later found out that it was because Jim wanted us to be alone at the top. We hiked up the mountain and at the top Jim proposed!

I grew up in Big Sky, or at least it feels that way! My family has had a vacation home there for as long as I can remember. My sister and I learned how to drive there and my first job was actually working at Moonlight Lodge. After Jim and I started dating, one of our first trips was to Montana and he fell in love with it as much as I did. When the time came to choose a venue, it was a no-brainer to share a place we love with all the people we love so deeply. My inspiration really came from my favorite color, yellow. If I could have made my bridesmaids wear yellow and still be a good friend, I would have.

We were getting married in the most beautiful place on earth and I wanted the decor to complement the mountains without trying to compete. Habitat Events executed my ideas better than I could have ever imagined. I loved every moment of our wedding day. I loved getting ready with my crazy friends and family while watching the snow come down through the trees. I loved hearing my nephew tell me hello all through our ceremony and I thought it was awesome that he picked me a flower as he was walking down the aisle and gave it to Jim to give to me all because the flower was yellow!

I absolutely loved our vows. Being able to finally hear the words Jim prepared for me, melted my heart and seeing him get emotional was so moving. I also loved taking our couple’s portraits after the ceremony. It felt like we went to a secret place of our own to celebrate our wedding privately before the craziness of the reception.

No other photography team could have captured the craziness that was our wedding. From dealing with my rowdy bridesmaids, my even rowdier father to the unpredictable weather, ( snow in June!!) the Simply Sarah team was absolutely amazing! They made Jim and I feel so comfortable during our portraits and we are totally not “picture people”! With Sarah and Will, it felt like old friends were taking photos of us throughout the entire wedding weekend instead of people we had just met that day! It’s not even a question— hire Simply Sarah Photography!

A Ceremony Atop a Helipad With 360-Degree Views

I’m already predicting that Alex and Amanda’s Montana wedding will go down in SMP history. Not only because they exchanged vows on a helipad surrounded by mountain scenery, but because every perfect image by the O’Malley Photographers is a testament to the incredible vendors behind it. Habitat Events, TEAM Hair & Makeup, and so many wedding pros worked their creative magic and I can all but guarantee this gallery will be your new forever favorite.

From the O’Malley Photographers… The bride and groom, Alex and Amanda, live in New York, but Amanda grew up frequently visiting Montana and her parents’ home in The Yellowstone Club. The Yellowstone Club is a private ski and golf community and having spent so much time in the gorgeous Montana landscape, it was an easy decision to host a destination wedding at the club.

Guests flew in from all over to take part in the week-long celebration that included fly fishing, rafting trips, pool parties and of course watching Alex and Amanda tie the knot at the end of the week!

This sweet bride and groom said “I do” on top of a helipad with 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. The wedding day design could be described as understated, refined, and clean with white, creams, blush and hints of black and deep navy.

These Vendors are members of our Little Black Book.
For membership information, click here

TEAM Hair and Makeup

View Portfolio

Ranch Wedding with To-Die-For Views + 3 Must-Know Tips from the Bride!

One look at this wedding and you’re going to need to know the Bride’s three tips (included in her little writeup below)—how could you not with all this pretty? With a ranch-elegant vision in mind and stuuuning views to boot, she and her groom nailed it and we have Orange Photographie to thank for documenting it all so beautifully. The Vault holds all the lovely, right this way.

From the Bride… I knew I wanted to get married on a ranch, but I didn’t want to have it feel too rustic. I focused on incorporating soft and romantic decor to create an elegant setting with a beautiful mountainous backdrop while highlighting some Montana details such as the horse-drawn wagons and a bluegrass band. It’s so rare that your closest friends and family will all be together with you, so plan and organize to the best of your ability and then just be present and enjoy the day.

There were so many incredible moments from our wedding day, but my favorite was the time we had during our sunset pictures. It was so special to step away and have a moment together to soak in the significance of the day, and getting some amazing photos didn’t hurt either! My three suggestions for a bride’s (and groom’s) sanity:

1) Make a decision and move on
2) Pick vendors that you enjoy working with and will make your vision a reality
3) Don’t sweat the details you can’t control (like weather in the mountains!)

These Vendors are members of our Little Black Book.
For membership information, click here

Bridesmaid

Jenny Yoo

View Portfolio

These Featured Designers are members of our Look Book.
For membership information, click here

Bridesmaid Dresses

Jenny Yoo

Spring 2014 Maternity

2016 Bridesmaid Collection

2016 Bridal Collection

Spring 2017 Flower Girl Collection

Spring 2017 Bridal Collection

Spring 2017 "Jenny by Jenny Yoo" Collection

Spring 2017 Accessories Collection

Fall 2016 Separates Collection

Spring 2017 Lingerie Collection

Spring 2017 Separates Collection

Spring 2017 Bridesmaids Collection

Spring 2018 Bridal Collection

Spring 2018 "Jenny by Jenny Yoo" Collection

Spring 2018 Flower Girl Collection

Spring 2018 Bridesmaid Collection

View All Collections

Wedding Dresses

Watters

Willowby Fall 2014

Watters Maids Fall 2014

Wtoo Maids Fall 2014

C20 Mothers 2012 Part I

C20 Mothers 2012 Part II

C20 Mothers Spring 2013

C20 Mothers Fall 2012

Seahorse Spring 2013

Watters Brides Fall 2014

Watters Brides Spring 2013

Watters Brides Spring 2015

Wtoo Brides Spring 2015

Willowby Spring 2015

Watters Maids Spring 2015

Wtoo Maids Spring 2015

Encore Spring 2015

Watters Brides Spring 2016

Willowby Spring 2016

Wtoo Brides Fall 2015

Willowby Fall 2015

View All Collections

Wedding Dresses

BHLDN

Bridal 2016

Bridal 2019

View All Collections

Menswear

The Tie Bar

Spring 2015

Spring/Summer 2015

View All Collections

Romantic Light-Filled Montana Wedding

When you come upon a chapel this light and bright and beautiful, it’s really not even a choice, you gotta say “I do” there. After a meet cute at the airport, these two continued their romance and it didn’t take much to settle on Big Sky, Montana to start their official happily ever after – and Simply Sarah captured all the beauty. Fall in love with this couple – and this magical place – in our Vault right this way!

Colors

Seasons

Fall Weddings

Settings

Hotels + Resorts Weddings Religious Institution

Styles

Classic Weddings

From the Bride… Kyle and I met at the Minneapolis airport while we were both traveling for work. We started emailing and texting, which led to FaceTiming, which led to us deciding to meet in Kansas City for a sit down dinner date. I was living in Omaha at the time and he was in St. Louis. After our Kansas City date, we started seeing each other every few weeks. Flying back and forth to see each other every chance we got. Eventually we started seeing each other every weekend and couldn’t stand having to leave. Kyle would tell you we knew very quickly this was going to be it! I would have to agree! We got engaged in Charleston on a romantic getaway. I was hoping this would be the weekend we got engaged however, Kyle had me thoroughly convinced it was not happening any time soon! I was a bit bummed but did my best to enjoy the weekend anyway. The last night of the weekend we started walking to dinner and he kept naming the streets we were walking on. I didn’t think anything of it as we love learning about new cities and why things are named the way they are. Our hotel was on King Street and we started walking and made a turn on Queen Street and then another on Meeting Street and then one last turn on Church Street. He took me down a beautiful walkway between two brick buildings and proceeded to say,” the King can’t meet the Queen at the church without one of these…”as he pulled a ring out of his pocket! It was so perfect and I was so surprised!

We chose Montana for our destination wedding for several reasons… first, we fell in love with the little chapel we were married in. It was so neat that the church celebrates different religious services. I am Catholic and Kyle is Presbyterian and we wanted our wedding day to be a true representation of the both of us so it was a perfect fit! Having an intimate wedding was really important to us. I have a HUGE extended family and although I would have loved for every last one of them to be there, it just would have been TOO big to include everyone we love. Choosing Big Sky was an easy decision because we love the area so much and we wanted to share a little bit of that love with our closest friends and family. In the end we are so glad we opted for an intimate wedding in a place that means so much to us. As cheesy as it sounds, our wedding day truly was the best day of our lives. Everything worked out better than we could have imagined and I wish we could do it all over again!