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Planning your wedding can be an exciting and creative experience especially at The River House outside of Kalispell, Montana!
To begin your adventure of finding the right wedding venue, have an idea of what you're looking for. Sometimes it's fun and helpful to find ideas on Pinterest or create a vision board. Then evaluate what you've saved and write down the trends you notice about what you're attracted to. Because there's so many wedding venues a list of important traits will help guide your search.
Start by looking at venues that fit you and your vision for your dream wedding. Looking at websites and social media can begin your tour of venues from the comfort of your home. At The River House we have an informative website that includes prices, riverhousemontana.com. At The River House we feel it's important for everyone to see our prices upfront so you can have realistic information for your budget. Other media sites can offer more pictures and information. When you have found the top three venues you're interested in it's time to schedule a tour.
Before going to the tours have a rough budget and an idea of how many people you want to invite. The price of your wedding will be directly correlated to the amount of people you invite. Everything from tables, chairs, food and drinks will be guided by the number of guests.
Remember to think of any items you'll need to rent for the venue if it's not inclusive. At The River House we offer a range of wedding plans to fit anyone's budget. Our prices are lower than many for we let you decide if you want to rent tents, tables and chairs. When these are built into the prices often the base cost is higher which is often a disadvantage especially if your guest list is smaller.
We don't feel it's fair for the price of a wedding for 150 guests to be the same as 50 guests. When we rent our items they are significantly less than rental shops. More choices equates to a better fit for your budget. The River House also leaves room for unpredictable weather. We keep our outdoor wedding tents up so they are sturdy and beautifully decorated. Consequently you don't have to pay for them until after you've used them, allowing for last minute decisions based on the weather. Working with you to keep costs down is a priority for us. We also have many items that are free when booking with The River House like the dance floor. We offer a 400 sq.ft wood or carpet dance floor with all wedding packages.
Choosing a date prior to touring is a good idea but remain flexible. Considering what season you want for your wedding will dictate many of your wedding choices. If they have your specific date and you want that venue don't wait to long in booking otherwise you could lose it. There are certain times of the year where wedding venues could be booking several weddings a day.
In picking a date for an outdoor wedding venue it's important to think of what the scenery will look like and of course the average temperatures. Here at The River House we try to be ready for all weather, for in Montana things can change quickly. We have outdoor patio heaters and fans!
When deciding your venue make a list of what's important to you. For instance we offer overnight accomodations for up to 22 people which is nice for the wedding couple and some friends or family. The ability to go into your restored airstream or cabin offers convenience, privacy and ambience which beats driving to a place off-location. For other guests we have plenty of vacation rentals in the area and resorts in Seeley Lake, Montana. There is also the possibility of hiring a party bus for your guests from Seeley Lake or Bigfork, Montana.
When visiting a wedding venue take a checklist of what's important to you and keep track at each venue. Do ask questions at the tour and any time during the process. At The River House we also encourage our couples to review our contract even before they take a tour so they are informed and can discuss it.
Finding your vendors again will be based on desire and budget. The River House is located in the middle of Missoula and Kalispell, Montana so there are many vendors to choose from for food, photography, DJ's and flowers to name a few. We have some trusted vendors on our website for couple to consider, https://www.riverhousemontana.com/vendor-list.
Choosing a theme for your wedding helps to narrow down choices. In any decision making too many options can make us feel overwhelmed. Sometimes first starting with what you don't want can help you decide what you do want!
Planning the ceremony is a good place to start after the venue is chosen. Knowing if you want an indoor or church ceremony verses a outdoor site. Here at The River House we actually have a small cabin that could easily be used as a mountain chapel or various ceremony sites outdoors. Because of our beautiful location there are many options on where to say "I Do." Also consider your seating arrangements, we offer strong white folding chairs. Think about any decorations you might want. At The River House we have arches made from our own trees along with wooden side tables for the aisles. We also have Turkish carpets that can be used for the aisle.
The Reception might be the biggest function you'll ever organize. So first just relax, close your eyes and see what you want! I want you to see it, hear it, smell it, feel the emotion you want and finally taste it. Tasting could be the food, flowers or aspects of the natural world. Using all your senses activates your brain, helps you to relax and gives you more clarity. What type of energy do you want, formal, relaxed, a party or more intimate? After your visualization write it all down and go over it with your partner and clarify it as you go. Things to think about is the food, seating, entertainment, decor and timeline for speeches and activities.
Of course there's a lot to think about but ultimately you're marrying your best friend and that's always the most important part. Placing enjoyment and mindfulness over perfection and anxiousness will help you in the creation process. Bringing together the people that matter in a place that makes you feel good will be the most important aspects of the process.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope it gives you something to think about. If you'd like to take a tour at The River House we'd love to meet you here's a link to our contact information, https://www.riverhousemontana.com/contact-8
For more information on The River House Wedding & Event Venue check out our instagram and facebook pages:
https://www.instagram.com/theriverhouseweddings/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564208978040
As a locally owned family wedding venue we recognize the value these types of venues bring to the wedding industry. We all work hard to offer our wedding couples the best experience for their wedding celebration. Below is a list of other locally owned wedding venues in different parts of the United States.
Thank you so much for your lovely attention, we are here to help you have the best wedding ever.
xoxo
Donna Langston
The River House Wedding & Event Venue
Condon, Montana
406-861-2873
About me: I'm a lover of mountains, rivers and trees and wish to share our beautiful place in Condon, Montana with others. As a mental health therapist, I understand the importance of making your dreams come true. I often use my skills to help the wedding celebration have minimal stress and maximum joy!
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