Big Sky Montana Wedding at Rainbow Ranch Lodge

Melissa Baran
January 8, 2019
Categories: Real Weddings, Romantic, The Blog

I’m officially labeling today’s fete as ‘mountain wedding magic’. Big Sky really is incomparable when it comes to providing a beautiful backdrop for rustic romance… trees dotting the river line that would make Bob Ross do a happy dance, an elegantly rolling horizon line and such peaceful sounds of nature. Our incredibly talented Little Black Book Member, Simply Sarah, captured that atmosphere and so much more for Nikki and Kevin. With planning by BASH, there are plenty of steal-worthy details to experience in the full gallery.

From the bride… Planning the wedding was such a blast for me. I was never the girl who grew up dreaming of her wedding day and had it all planned out. I work events at my current job, where I see a ton of curated parties and weddings all summer and winter. Over the years, I’ve been able to narrow down what I didn’t want – and that helped start the process of planning for me. Over the years, I was also able to nail down all the vendors who’s work I loved, so I knew exactly who I wanted to use when the time came. They’re truly the ones who really helped bring it all my ideas to life. I knew I wanted the wedding to feel romantic but also “handsome” with greys, creams, greenery and tones of pink. In Montana, the scenery is so beautiful you can do a simple tablescape and let the mountains and giant trees do the rest of the work! I also knew a clear top tent would be perfect, so we could maximize the views and then stare at the stars all night while on the dance floor. A lot of our guests had never been to Montana so I wanted them to be able to enjoy the scenery the entire time! Also, having an amazing band from Detroit was something we knew we needed to incorporate. A piece of “home” for me, intertwined with our new lives in the mountains.

My favorite memory besides the ceremony was walking down the aisle with my mom and dad. That was really special for me. And having my 92 year old grandma there. That was so so amazing. Then I just loved dancing all night with our loved ones. It was so surreal to have all the people you care about, new friends + family and old all together with you! That never happens when you move 1700 miles away from your families.

Simply Sarah Photgraphy was the perfect fit for us! Sarah’s calm and collected demeanor were huge for me. Especially on the wedding day, having someone who is kind, organized, helpful and amazing at what they do is worth every penny. Everything was clear, outlined and planned from the get go. She’s organized and in communication the whole wedding planning process which is so nice! Kevin and I loved working with Sarah and Will and had a blast doing it! Absolutely would recommend to any and all brides- they were the perfect choice for us!