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18 years in business

We speak English

Large team (21+ members)

Rainbow Ranch Lodge is a vintage hotel and restaurant located just south of Big Sky, Montana. This venue mixes the natural wonder of Southwest Montana with the comfort of an award-winning lodge. Nestled next to the Gallatin River, couples can enjoy an unmatched location for their special day as they celebrate with family and friends.

Facilities and Capacity
With four event spaces to choose from, couples can utilize a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces to make the most of this unique location. The charming barn is connected to a contemporary tent that creates additional space for your celebration, ideal for enjoying the beautiful scenery with its transparent walls.

Services Offered
Rainbow Ranch Lodge is a full-service wedding venue with on-site catering and event coordination available. Their services include:

  • Accommodations
  • All-inclusive packages
  • Bartending services
  • Bridal suite
  • Cake
  • Clean-up
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/sound
  • Parking
  • Set-up


Cuisine
Couples can choose from a variety of serving options for their event including buffet, family style, hors d’oeuvres, and plated meals. Inquire with this vendor to learn more about their specific serving options.

Location
This venue is located south of Big Sky near Cinnamon Mountain. You and your guests can find this location right next to US 191 by the Gallatin River.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$15,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$12,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$85

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of Rainbow Ranch Lodge

Weddingwire
4.7/5 14 reviews
Google
4.3/5 325 reviews
Julia
Julia Sent on 02/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Montana luxury Venue!

I can’t say enough good things about this venue! From the beautiful river side rehearsal space, large green ceremony spot off the river, gorgeous, luxury lodging & rooms.. and the yummy food.. it’s the perfect spot for a destination wedding! The staff is truly impeccable as well, everyone is so gorgeous on top of their game.

Julia Moyers
Bijou Weddings by Design
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Ainsley Sent on 06/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding here earlier this year and the venue is absolutely perfect. The staff is so so so helpful and the food was to die for. This place is not cheap, but if you are looking for a high quality wedding venue, this is a fantastic choice.
J
Jessica Sent on 11/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We can't thank the amazing staff at Rainbow Ranch enough for the wedding of our dreams. The views are always breathtaking, but the food and service is what sets this little slice of Big Sky apart from the rest of the resorts in the area. Our wedding party took over the venue for the weekend and all guests had a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We highly recommend this event space to anyone. Thanks to our RR family forever!
J
Jaclyn Sent on 12/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This was the perfect wedding venue - Carrie and her team were wonderful and very responsive throughout the planning process. They made it easy to plan the wedding from thousands of miles away!
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Stephanie Sent on 11/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I got married in June of 2016, at Rainbow Ranch. The staff was very helpful with the planning of our wedding. The food was perfect, the cake was perfect and the wedding was just as we dreamed it would be. We are going back for our 1 year wedding anniversary and are so excited!

-Steph
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Kiersten Sent on 07/12/2017
4.9 out of 5 rating
My husband and I got married here in May, 2017. We were the first couple to have their wedding in the new event tent and it was gorgeous! We planned our entire wedding from 700 miles away and only actually visited the location once (for about an hour) before we booked the venue. The grounds and views are what made us know this was the place to go. Carrie was so helpful from start to finish. When our wedding day came we were blown away at how beautiful everything was and the food was delicious. We had a smaller wedding with about 60 people total, all our guests rented rooms at the Lodge, so the whole weekend felt like a vacation for everyone in a location all to ourselves. We highly recommend the Rainbow Ranch to anyone looking to get married in Montana, your guests will love the laid back- Montana feeling of the venue and you will get the BEST pictures with gorgeous backdrops and rustic buildings on the property.
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Samantha Sent on 10/31/2016
4.9 out of 5 rating
The Rainbow Ranch has a great destination wedding vibe but while still being close to Bozeman. I loved that it felt very secluded and that our guests could stay with us. The location of the rooms, ceremony spot, reception area and bar, were all close by and flowed together very well. The newer remodeled rooms were GORGEOUS! They were large and had a great Montana feel; the other rooms however were fine but definitely not as nice/new. The entire staff was amazing, super friendly and accommodating. They were able to help us plan our small wedding on a months notice and it was perfect!
M
Margaret Sent on 01/06/2014
4.9 out of 5 rating
Where do I start to review Rainbow Ranch? Our daughter was married at Rainbow Ranch in December, 2013. Mollie and her staff far exceeded our expectations! Mollie, the resort manager is a trained wedding planner and uses her skills to make sure that every little detail is covered. From local vendor recommendations, to sending picture updates (we wanted snow), to ensuring that her staff and facilities were well prepared for the event, Mollie is a pro. I can say without hesitation that Mollie is fully capable of planning and coordinating a wedding at Rainbow Ranch. The staff is so warm and welcoming and truly care about the success of the event. From Liz, the pastry chef who prepares the most amazing breakfast pastries (those croissants!) and creates the most beautiful, delicious dessert tables - gluten free on request, to Tyler, the bartender, waiter, do-it-all guy who greets the guests with a smile, to Joce who ensures your guest room needs are all met, I could go on with each staff member - the Rainbow Ranch staff becomes part of your family! The rooms are clean and comfortable with lovely amenities - the firewood was well stocked in the rooms with fireplaces. The food - amazing! Our guests could not stop raving about the quality of the food! This is not your typical event food - it is fine dining! The daily breakfast was always wonderful too. The location on the Gallatin River is beautiful and feels very private, even though it is conveniently located just off the main road. The main building is filled with local artwork and history - a true mountain western gem! I believe that in the end, what you will always remember is how a place made you feel - Rainbow Ranch and the staff there made us feel special and I look forward to returning often!
Christina
Christina Sent on 10/15/2018
4.8 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding along the Gallatin

Rainbow Ranch was a truly magical place to host our wedding weekend. Their event staff was attentive throughout our entire planning process, and their hospitality and warmth could not have been matched. They also helped accommodate our changing guest list and unpredictable weather leading up to the wedding itself :) Our families and bridal party stayed on the ranch throughout the entire wedding weekend which made our ceremony and reception even more special! And last but not least, the food all weekend was outstanding!
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Maggie Sent on 09/18/2017
4.8 out of 5 rating
Rainbow Ranch is a beautiful lodge and wedding venue. We hosted our September 2017 ceremony and reception here. The grounds are very well kept and the new tent (attached to barn) is gorgeous. All of our food was fantastic - from appetizers, to the nicely-plated entrees, and the desserts by their pasty chef are delicious. We primarily worked with Carrie (although all staff are helpful especially Noelle) who was beyond helpful on our wedding day and through all of our questions leading up to our wedding. We came to Montana from out-of-state, but were in great hands with Carrie's help! We stayed at the lodge for our engagement and it was a beautiful and special day to get married here on the banks of the Gallatin River and surrounded by mountains. Thank you Carrie and Rainbow Ranch!
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Weatherwood Weatherwood Wedding Bands

This is one of Weatherwood's favorite places to play for a wedding. The scenery is wonderful, the accommodations are great and from our experience the people have been the best. If you hold your event here, you'll be sure to cherish the memory.

Joe's DJ Service Joe's DJ Service Wedding DJs

Rainbow Ranch is such an amazing place for a wedding. We do many weddings there every year. This place is amazing no matter the season. The Gallatin River flows right through the property and creates a stunning ceremony backdrop. Their reception barn/tent combo gives you the flexibility to create whatever ambiance you are going for and plenty of room for a rocking dance party. Even winter weddings here are magical. Oh and their food is exceptional! Don't hesitate at all with putting Rainbow Ranch at the top of your list.

Beauty and the Belief Beauty and the Belief Wedding Hair & Makeup

Rainbow Ranch is an amazing wedding/elopement venue!! I'm always thrilled when I hear our brides say this is there venue because I know the views are gorgeous and Carrie is their to make sure they are taken care which makes them happy and excited for the day when I arrive. You won't be disappointed beginning your married life at Rainbow Ranch!

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Rainbow Ranch Lodge frequently asked questions

Rainbow Ranch Lodge includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
Rainbow Ranch Lodge includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Rainbow Ranch Lodge includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Rainbow Ranch Lodge for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
Rainbow Ranch Lodge offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Rainbow Ranch Lodge offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Rainbow Ranch Lodge offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Rainbow Ranch Lodge offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Rainbow Ranch Lodge is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.
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