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Okay, this will set the high-water mark for me personally in terms of fru fru posts, but this seems like a good venue to pose the question.

If somebody was going to plan a nice outdoor wedding in the Bozeman area, what places have you seen that would fit the bill? Something that is not incredibly expensive would be great. Also, what are some good reception sites (preferable close to or in downtown)?

Thanks in advance.

brad

only weddings in Bozeman I have attended were at small Bozeman churches with receptions at Gallatin Gateway they were very nice.

by the way - you and Dee are SOOOO cute together! But you know i still like Dee better than you

Spring Hill

50 yard line
Martel Field
Bobcat Stadium

There's a new place out by Cottonwood Golf Course. I can't remember the name of it. Let me check. Also, for planning your wedding from afar, you can't beat www.montanabridal.com My friend runs the site and does a great job, plus she's a first class party and wedding planner.

it's www.montanabride.com SORRY!

The only Bozeman wedding I have attended was at Gallatin Gateway Inn, (both the ceremony and the reception), and it was very nice.

But, that doesn't really fit any of the criteria that you suggested, since it is neither outdoors nor near downtown. Congratulations though, and good luck!

HelenaCat95 wrote:50 yard line
Martel Field
Bobcat Stadium

I've already mentioned something along those lines ... it got vetoed emphatically.

And thanks again, everyone, for this input. It will really make things easier for us!

http://www.lazybguesthouse.com/weddings.html

This place looks really cool and it’s on Gooch Hill, close to town.

Here’s the place by Four Corners

www.galatinriverhideaway.com

Bay Area Cat wrote:Okay, this will set the high-water mark for me personally in terms of fru fru posts, but this seems like a good venue to pose the question.

If somebody was going to plan a nice outdoor wedding in the Bozeman area, what places have you seen that would fit the bill? Something that is not incredibly expensive would be great. Also, what are some good reception sites (preferable close to or in downtown)?

Thanks in advance.

Don't Do it's a trap!!!!

Sorry I am still a little bitter

Bay Area Cat wrote:Okay, this will set the high-water mark for me personally in terms of fru fru posts, but this seems like a good venue to pose the question.

If somebody was going to plan a nice outdoor wedding in the Bozeman area, what places have you seen that would fit the bill? Something that is not incredibly expensive would be great. Also, what are some good reception sites (preferable close to or in downtown)?

Thanks in advance.

I actually just went through this two weekends ago. We are doing an outdoor ceremony and reception in the same place. Our top places were Springhill Pavillion, Rockin' TJ Ranch (http://www.rockingtjranch.com), The Woodlands (www.montanawoodlands.com), Chico Hot Springs and Gallatin River Hideaway (www.gallatinriverhideaway.com).

We ended up going with the Rockin' TJ Ranch (Woodlands was 2nd place) just because we felt that it had the most "bang for your buck", but all they all seemed to be fantastic (we didn't get a call back from the gallatin river hideway, so I don't know much about them).

If you want more specific info (prices/location...etc PM me).

RyeCat wrote:http://www.lazybguesthouse.com/weddings.html

This place looks really cool and it’s on Gooch Hill, close to town.

Here’s the place by Four Corners

www.galatinriverhideaway.com

Lazy B is pretty cool, but it was a little TOO rustic for us. They did a good job of cleaning it up, but it was still a little too "barny" for us. The owner is REALLY nice.

My sister's reception was at the stadium club during November on a weekend when the game was away. I would highly recommend that for your reception as it is close to downtown and it is in the football stadium.

This is your wedding too Brad so you should have some say!

rtb wrote: This is your wedding too Brad so you should have some say!

How quaint and naive of a concept.

Soldier's Chapel at Big Sky

rye cat - wow that lazy B is nice!

i'm a bad advice girl Brad, we married CHEAP in a post Chapel at Fort Meade in Maryland, our reception was at the officer's club. Something tells me Dee will want things a little nicer than our TINY budget allowed us.
Besides, getting married out of Montana, especially Bozeman meant i did not have to attempt to feed half the state population

My cousin married at the family ranch and did it like a western trail ride.
LOTS of BBQ Beef and all the fixins'. yet again, I've met Dee and this will be vetoed! I like Dee, let her be as girly as a woman can get. Stand back, take in a deep breath and just repeat the phrase "Yes Dear" over and over again, and it will be perfect no matter where you have it.

Another option is the Gallatin River Lodge, at least for a smaller wedding.

http://www.grlodge.com/

The CEO of my office is getting married this fall at Chico Hot Springs in the Paradise Valley, near Bozo. She has very picky taste, and this wedding will be outdoors. I've never been there myself, but if it passes her standards I would expect it to be nice.

Congratulations.

The only weddings I've been too in Bozeman have been church weddings with the receptions at the upstairs room where the Bachus Pub used to be. It's a nice central location and they are (were at least) pretty nice.

Does the Baxter Hotel let you have wedding receptions? I attened a few events in their ballroom upstairs and it was pretty classy, for under $300 I think. And its downtown.