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WHY MONTANA MOUNTAINS BECKON ENGAGED COUPLES!
- Donna Langston
- Jun 11
- 4 min read
As a Northwestern wedding venue, we know the the views of the Swan & Mission Mountains are one good reason people want to get married at The River House, riverhousemontana.com, near Missoula, Montana. There are many reasons why mountains are a draw for so many on their wedding day, here are just a few.
In our Western history we connect mountainous landscapes as romantic, peaceful and adventurous. For many couples these qualities are what they are also desiring in their marriage. To be immersed in your ceremony and wedding celebration with gorgeous mountain and river views symbolizes many of these values.
There's also the fact that beautiful scenery is a great backdrop for wedding photos. The mountain views are often dramatic with snow capped peaks, deep blue skies and green forests.The setting also creates a picture of peace and overall ambiance for wedding vows.
The mountains, rivers and beautiful scenery also awaken our senses, they connect us to the natural world which has long calmed the human brain, in fact they are rooted in our evolution.(The Art Instinct by Dennis Dutton) Throughout history we have lived as hunter-gathers spending a lot of time in nature. The ecosystem provided our survival, food, water and shelter. Consequently being in nature takes us back to our natural home, creating a sense of satisfaction and safety.
Author of book The Art Instinct by Dennis Dutton puts forth the theory that we humans are biologically and neurologically drawn to beauty — whether in nature, art or other forms. Here’s a TED talk by illustrator Andrew Park that describes this. Beauty helps us find wonder in the world and brings joy to our sense of being. To be surrounded in natural beauty on one of the most important days in your life, a wedding, is a blessing.
Mountains, rivers and forests all connect us to our desire for the natural world. Biophilia explains the idea that human beings have a fundamental connection with the natural world and with other living things — and that we need and crave this connection. Being in these natural environments again connects us to our deep heritage on all levels, the heart, brain and soul.
When we are in nature it helps us. First it reduces anxiety and depression by releasing endorphins and other positiver neurochemicals. According to the Cleveland Clinc, "Endorphins are produced to help relieve pain, reduce stress and improve mood". Endorphins can be boosted by exercising, eating, getting a massage and many other ways such as getting married at The River House in Montana! Consequently,nature relaxes us and promotes feelings of well being and connection to others. So since weddings can cause some stress, being married outside and in the mountains offers the opportunity to reduce anxiousness.
As noted in a.c.e Nature, "Landscapes Help Us Experience Awe." Often in life, events can be challenging, so for your wedding experience you want to leave that all behind and walk into a place of awe. Here at The River House we offer just that, a wedding venue surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, rivers and forests. Let the scenery in Swan Valley, Montana take you to a place of speechlessness and tranquility which can lead a couple into the beginnings of their life together.
The best thing about getting married in the mountains is that every season offers its own kind of magic. Whether it’s the deep colour changes of autumn, the wild flowers of spring or the warmth and energy of summer, a wedding in the mountains will always have an extra special something that you won’t find anywhere else. Just sometimes in Montana you might get of all the seasons in one weekend!
One more aspect of a mountain wedding is all the outdoor recreation. At The River House in Condon, MT, there are plentiful trails for hiking or mountain biking, rivers and lakes for fishing or even golfing at Seeley Lake, Montana. Along with numerous vacation rentals and camping in the Swan Valley it's more than tempting to get married in Condon, Montana.
So if romance, beauty, great photos, a sense of well being and great adventures are in your wedding vision consider contacting us for more information, https://www.riverhousemontana.com/contact-8.
We'd love for you check us out at riverhousemontana.com and schedule a tour. You can go to https://www.riverhousemontana.com/contact-8 to contact us. Visualize the wedding you want and if mountains, rivers and forests are what you see, come to Western Montana to fulfill your dream wedding!
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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 time we are here to help you have the best wedding ever.
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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