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How to have the rustic wedding you want by Kalispell, Montana.

Writer: Donna LangstonDonna Langston

The area around Kalispell, Montana is beautiful. Gorgeous mountains, rivers and lakes fill the landscape in Western Montana. The right venue in which to have your rustic wedding will set the ambience for your celebration. The River House Wedding & Event Venue meets all the criteria for an authentic western wedding.


Swan Mountains and Swan River at outdoor wedding venue by Kalispell, Montana.
Swan Mountains and Swan River at outdoor wedding venue by Kalispell, Montana.

Finding a wedding venue with old historic barns helps to create the rustic Montana experience you want. Having your venue on a homestead with the original buildings allows for the functionality and western vibe that you might be looking for. Original log cabins at the wedding venue is a beautiful backdrop for any additional decorating you want.


Fire pit and log cabins at outdoor wedding venue by Kalispell, Montana.
Fire pit and log cabins at outdoor wedding venue by Kalispell, Montana.

Finding a outdoor wedding venue with overnight accomodations can turn your celebration into a destination wedding. The western experience is more enjoyable when spread over a few days. To slow down and take time to immerse yourself in the environment can take some time. Bringing family and friends into a joyful and relaxing space will create lasting memories.


Meadow at outdoor wedding venue with forest and mountains.
Meadow at outdoor wedding venue with forest and mountains.

Designing your wedding at a outdoor venue requires less work for nature has already done much for you. One doesn't need to create awe and wonder when you are in the Swan Valley. When adding milled log benches and tables to the mix it only adds to the beautiful scenery. Wildflowers and baby's breath create a forest dream for the bride. The Swan & Mission Mountains create some of the most beautiful panoramas in the world. These views produce the most gorgeous wedding pictures. The rush of the rivers and the smell of the meadows create a relaxing and serene place where magic is everywhere.


Bride & Groom dancing in wildflowers at outdoor wedding venue.
Bride & Groom dancing in wildflowers at outdoor wedding venue.

When outdoor lights are everywhere at a wedding venue it produces an enchanting celebration. The lighting is a necessary part of creating rustic luxury at your wedding. Finding a venue that has the lighting already set up saves you money and time. Having to decorate only with accents gives you more opportunity to be with the people you love while having individualistic decor.



Night lights at outdoor wedding venue by Kalispell, Montana.
Night lights at outdoor wedding venue by Kalispell, Montana.

Having your own special color palette creates the wedding ambience you dream of. Any color will work in to the natural world. The backdrop of old log buildings, beautiful skies and green forests will enhance any hue you add. The season of your wedding can also help to guide any tones you want to include to the already beautiful landscape.



Alpenglow produces beautiful wedding colors at The River Ranch outside Kalispell, Montana.
Alpenglow produces beautiful wedding colors at The River Ranch outside Kalispell, Montana.

The wedding gown should be the dress that the bride dreams of. Any style of wedding dress will stand out with the beautiful nature scenes at your outdoor wedding venue. Be it a meadow, forest or river setting the bride will look like she's walked out of fairytale! Often lace, bohemian, western or vintage wedding dresses will complete the mystical wedding experience.

Having a rustic wedding can often mean a lot of time outside. Outdoor wedding venues often offer the opportunity for outdoor games. Outdoor firepits offer the chance for your guests to gather and feel the connectedness that only a outdoor fire can produce.


Bonfire at outdoor wedding venue by Missoula, Montana
Bonfire at outdoor wedding venue by Missoula, Montana


An outdoor wedding venue in Montana needs to have a backup in case of bad weather. Many venues have tents that can be used for rain or heat. At the River House in Condon, Montana we have 3 20 x 40 connected outdoor tents that stay up and are decorated with chandeliers. The rustic outdoor wedding theme is still constant but with the assurance of a safe and comfortable alternative to the outdoor celebration.

The River House Wedding and Event Venue outside Kalispell and Missoula, Montana is here to help you have your outdoor rustic wedding with luxurious touches. As a small family owned business we offer you the individualization and attention you deserve for one of the most important times in your lives. We are there from the tour to the booking to the planning and to the wedding to help you have a worry free and joyous celebration on your important day! If having your wedding at an authentic and beautiful outdoor wedding venue is what your dreaming of please contact us at riverhousemontana.com to set up a tour. The River House is a unique rustic boutique wedding venue in the wilds of Montana!


Golden sunlight in meadow at outdoor wedding venue.
Golden sunlight in meadow at outdoor wedding venue.

Did you know…when you choose a locally owned wedding venue you are helping to develop and improve the local economy? It’s true, your locally owned wedding venues are small business owners who not only create hundreds of jobs for the local wedding industry every year, we actively support our local economy. Please consider a locally owned venue, you can find locally owned wedding venues featured on this wedding venue map.











 
 
 

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