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Looking for golden hour on your wedding day? Montana does it best. Come find it at Rugged Horizon.
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Dramatic Mountain Wedding - Seguin + Norb, Nov. 4, 2023
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Seguin and Norb wed on a dramatic November day, with purple clouds drifting across the mountains and a breeze rustling through golden fields. After their ceremony below the Mission Mountains, everyone returned to a cozy, glowing reception filled with hearty laughter, good food, and dancing. Photo Credits: David Clumpner Photography
Read MoreRevel in Montana's Natural Beauty - Kaitlyn and Zach's Wedding - June 24, 2023
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Breeze your way through these photos from Kaitlyn and Zach’s wedding and you will see why Montana does summer weddings better than any place on earth. Kaitlyn and Zach threw open the barn doors, strolled through green-gold meadows, danced outside, and memorialized the natural landscape with their own artistic touches. Kaitlyn created her own seating assignments and hand-drew native plants onto each of them, such as beargrass, arrowleaf balsamroot, and sticky geranium. As biologists, they even appreciated some of the lesser-known creatures that share this magical place with us: turtles! Photos by Renske Photography.
Read MoreA Graceful, Grateful Wedding - May 27, 2023
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If there were two words to sum up Hollie and Steven’s wedding weekend, it would be gratitude and grace. They devoted their time to each other and to their loved ones, and you can see how much heart they poured into their wedding day in all of the little details — such as the tags on the place settings thanking their guests for sharing their first meal together as husband and wife. Although rain threatened them all morning, the skies cleared in time for their ceremony and the day ended with the couple dancing in the wildflowers. Photo Credits: Dennis Webber Photography
Read MoreAmble Through the Spring Meadows - May 15, 2023
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Amble through the spring meadows at Rugged Horizon in this joyful wedding celebration for Tori and Collin. May is one of the most exuberant times of year here, and we delight in the yellow blooms of arrowleaf balsamroot decorating the hillsides or the vibrant blue of flax petals dancing in the breeze. Photo Credits: Chad Mallow Photography
Read MoreMontana Wildflower Wedding - Kaylee + Ian, June 17, 2023
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Brighten your day with these colorful images from Kaylee and Ian's wildflower-inspired wedding. The bride and groom treated their guests to the bounty of the area by including locally-grown flowers and organic popsicles. They also added their own homemade touches to every detail. Photo Credits: Jenna Ballard Photography
Read MoreCrystal + Ryan - May 20, 2023
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You will think you walked straight onto a movie set with these gorgeous images from Crystal and Ryan’s May 20, 2023 wedding at the Rugged Horizon wedding venue. Photo Credits: Andrew Kemmis Photography.
Read MoreMountain Wedding Arches
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Match the dramatic Montana view with a set of mountain wedding arches.
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Come warm your toes by the fire!
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We woke up early this morning to a full moon glittering in the sky and the hush of freshly-fallen snow blanketing the farm. Since we haven’t seen much of the white stuff this winter, we celebrated by chucking a few snowballs and warming our toes by the fire. Hope all of you are cozied up with a good book and a cup of coffee on this wintry day!
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons for a Summer Wedding at Rugged Horizon
/Here are our top 5 reasons to open the barn doors wide and celebrate a summer wedding at Rugged Horizon.
#5: Every good love story deserves a dramatic backdrop.
Romeo and Juliet had Verona, Rick and Ilsa had Casablanca, and you can have the Mission Mountains to set the stage for your own love story.
Photo Credit: Echoo Photography
#4: Get to Know Your In-Laws in the Great Outdoors.
Give your family and friends an opportunity to get to know each other by scheduling some activities in the Mission Valley. What better way to break the ice than with a challenging hike in the Mission Mountains, a cherry-pit spitting contest on Flathead Lake, or a paddleboard race on Mission Reservoir? Alternatively, entertain your guests at one of our local events, such as the Arlee pow-wow and rodeo, St. Ignatius Good Ol’ Days, Pioneer Days in Ronan, or the cherry festival in Polson. Please get in touch with us if you need ideas for activities during your wedding weekend.
Mission Reservoir is a stunning spot to swim, paddle, camp, or picnic.
The hike to Mission Falls is beautiful and challenging.
In late July and August, huckleberries are ripe for the picking.
Visit one of the U-pick cherry orchards on Flathead Lake and make everyone smile.
#3: Brighten Your Wedding Day with Seasonal Flowers.
We can put you in touch with many talented farmers and florists who would love to make the barn pop with color this summer. Do you have a green thumb? Then show it off with sunflowers, lavender, succulents, and wildflowers you grow yourself.
Photo Credit: Echoo Photography
Photo Credit: Two Sisters Photography
Make your guests feel welcome with jars of farm-fresh flowers, Montana wine, and dried lavender tucked into their napkins.
#2: Showcase Your Inner Foodie.
Hand-built goes with homemade. Give your guests an authentic Montana experience with locally-sourced cuisine, such as Montana-made cheese and wine, homemade huckleberry pie, or U-pick cherries from Flathead Lake.
Want to end your wedding on a happy note? Treat your guests to huckleberry pie or ice cream. Photo Credit: Echoo Photography
Make your social hour special with huckleberry lemonade and a selection of Montana beer, wine, or spirits.
Set a grazing table outside for your guests to snack on locally-made cheese, homemade jam, and farm-fresh fruit.
#1: Let the Outside in.
Open our big barn doors and let the outside in. During those long summer days, you will have views north to Flathead Lake, east to the Missions, west to the Bison Range, and south toward our farm’s rolling meadows.
Hang tulle drapes inside the barn to frame the views toward Flathead Lake.
Make a grand entrance through our 14-foot barn doors. Photo Credit: Paige Marie Photography
String bistro lights on the patios to add a romantic glow to your reception dinner.
Open all the barn doors and dance under the Big Sky.
Move cocktail hour outside so that your guests can sip their drink while watching the sun set on the Mission mountains. Photo Credit: Paige Marie Photography
Are you ready to plan your summer wedding? Please get in touch! We are taking inquiries for 2021 weddings and would love to be a part of your day!
Happy New Year!
/Wishing you and yours a twinkling and bright new year.
Top 5 Reasons to Host a Spring Wedding at Rugged Horizon
/Spring — the wildflowers are blooming, the Mission Mountains are snow-capped, and the valleys are lush and green. Here are our top 5 reasons for hosting a spring wedding here:
#5: Tiptoe through the Wildflowers
Grab your best gals and go waltz in the flowers. In the spring, the fields are filled with bright yellow arrow balsamroot, dainty blue flax, and bursting apple blossoms.
Bride and Bridesmaids walking through the flowers. Photo Credit: Katy Shay Photography
Take a walk in the wildflowers before you get married at Rugged Horizon.
#4: Dine Al Fresco
It would be a shame to miss the garden patios in bloom and the bright colors of spring all around. So why not open those barn doors or move tables outside to enjoy the fresh air?
The barn is surrounded with patios so that you can hold your social hour or dine outdoors for your Wedding Reception.
The flower gardens at Rugged Horizon are bursting with color in the spring.
#3: Relax in the Loft Apartment
Slow down. Enjoy some special moments with your bridesmaids, your mom, and your close friends. The upstairs loft apartment is a private space where you can eat brunch with your wedding party, let a spring breeze drift through the balcony doors, touch up those vows, and get ready to walk down the aisle.
A bride and her bridesmaid share a hug before walking down the aisle. Photo Credit: Katy Shay Photography
The Loft apartment is a perfect spot to do your hair and makeup before walking down the aisle. Photo Credit: Eden Bryant PhotograpHy
The Bride and Her Mother Share a Sweet Moment Before Walking Down the Aisle. Photo Credit: Katy Shay Photography
#2: Let the Adventure Begin
Let the first day of your married life be a grand adventure! Give your guests wedding favor bags filled with trail mix, and encourage them to get out and explore this beautiful area. With the National Bison Range behind you and the Mission Mountains before you, there is no reason to stay inside.
“The AdVenture Begins” Wedding Favor Bags.
Views from that National Bison Range in spring, with Arrow Balsamroot Blooming and views of the Mission Mountains. From the Top, See if you can spot the Rugged Horizon Barn!
#1: Make Your Walk Down the Aisle Memorable
It’s okay to have your breath taken away twice — once when you see your spouse and once when you see the Mission Mountains on a spring day. So go ahead, indulge yourself. It’s your wedding day!
Flower Girl Walks Down the Aisle During a Wedding Ceremony at Rugged HOrizon. Photo Credit: Eden Bryant Photography
Exchanging vows in the Meadow at Rugged Horizon. Photo Credit: Eden Bryant Photography
Chairs set up for a ceremony in the meadow at Rugged Horizon.
A glowing spring day at Rugged Horizon.
If you would like to plan a spring wedding here, please contact us any time! We would love to hear from you and can be reached at 406-240-9903 or info@ruggedhorizon.com.
Top 5 Reasons to Celebrate a Winter Wedding at Rugged Horizon
/Never fear winter! This season is the perfect chance to host a cozy, intimate wedding with your friends and family. Here are our 5 favorite things about winter:
#5: Doughnuts and Hot Cocoa Bars
Host a brunch reception for your wedding guests! They will love a hot cocoa and coffee bar with a tray of fresh doughnuts to munch.
We offer a number of rental items to help with your winter wedding plans, including hot coffee bars, cake stands for displaying doughnuts and other food items, and cozy lighting to set the mood .
#4: Intimate Wedding Ceremonies
Winter is the perfect time of year to host an intimate ceremony with your dearest friends and family. Gather the twinkle lights, pine boughs, and silvery ornaments to make the barn smell like a forest and glitter like sun on snow.
#3: Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Get outside and enjoy the magic of a fresh snowfall in the Mission Mountains! There are some wonderful trails in this area for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.
#2: Off-Season Discounts
We discount our package prices in the winter, so you can save money and put those dollars toward a beach honeymoon.
#1: Toasty Warm Barn with Radiant Floor Heat
What is the number one reason to marry here in winter? Heated floors and a toasty barn! Even when it’s -15 degrees outside, you can still dance barefoot and wear that sleeveless gown inside.
Photo credit: Aaron B Photography
Photo credit: Aaron B Photography
If you are interested in planning a winter wedding, please get in touch with us! We can be reached at 406-240-9903 or info@ruggedhorizon.com. We would love to be a part of your celebration.
Check Out Our Rustic Bar!
/Take a peek at our new, rustic bar! We just added this beauty to our rental inventory. The top is constructed from the same lumber we used to build the barn, and still retains the saw cuts from when it was originally milled by Hunt's Timbers (our neighbors down the road). This is a great way to showcase your signature cocktail, a selection of Montana brews, or even your wedding cake and desserts.
Al Fresco Dinner
/It was a beautiful night for dining al fresco, reuniting with old friends, and celebrating a milestone birthday.
