Summer Star Ranch Reviews

I cannot say enough amazing things about Summer Star Ranch. This venue was perfect for our fall wedding, we absolutely loved that this is truly a venue built to have a wedding in. It is thoughtfully laid out, and Starr and Matt are incredible to work with. We also loved the bonfire, it was really nice for our guests that weren't dancing as much to have an area to still hang out and socialize at. This venue was seriously perfect.

I would HIGHLY recommend Summer Star Ranch for your wedding venue, especially for destination weddings! Starr, Matt, and Alex were amazing to work with and made all our wedding dreams come true! I cannot put into words how grateful I am for all the hard work they did organizing and planning our special day. From the moment you book with Starr and her team, you can tell how much they love the work they do and how dedicated they are to making your wedding as stress free as possible while focusing on making it the most perfect day for you and all your guest!
My husband and I had our destination wedding at Summer Star and did not get a chance to visit Montana prior to our wedding and due to work and our busy schedules. With all our friends and family traveling in from out of state, we were super stressed about planning and making sure our guests had all the information they needed before flying out. Not only did Starr and her team assist with contacting vendors and the wedding coordination, Starr also went above and beyond and put together a travel itinerary to put on our website and share with guests. Every detail was covered- from where to fly into depending on how long guests were visiting Montana, what hotels to stay at, things to do in Montana and near Helena, etc. We wanted our guests to not only enjoy the wedding, but experience Montana! Most, if not all our guests, planned their trip using the suggestions made by Starr and could not stop talking about how much fun they had!
We had both our welcome party and wedding ceremony/reception at Summer Star, and you can tell this is a team of professionals. Every detail of our wedding weekend was perfect! I am so grateful for Starr’s attention to detail and truly capturing the vision I had in mind. Planning a destination wedding was stressful, but with the help of Starr my worries were quickly eased- she was quick to respond to all my emails and made time to hop on a call when needed. Starr made excellent recommendations for food, desserts, florals, drinks, DJ, and transportation that perfectly fit our budget. They had everything set up and were quick to adjust with any last-minute thoughts or details we wanted.
The venue space is something out of a fairy tale. No matter where you are on the ranch, the views are simply breathtaking, and photos of this place do not do it justice! They also have a bonfire right outside the barn which allowed our guests to mingle away from the party or warm up due to the dropping temperatures at night. If I had to do my wedding again, I would book here in a heart beat!

We LOVED Summer Star Ranch! I cannot say enough great things about this venue and the amazing owners! Starr and Matt were so kind and helpful from the day we toured the venue, up until our Big Day! We were looking for an affordable venue that portrayed the beauty of Montana while allowing some creative freedom to make our wedding our own. We were able to do just that at Summer Star as we DIYed most of our decor and brought our own self-serve alcohol as well as hired our own vendors (with helpful suggestions from Starr!). They even let us store our trailer with all the decor onsite a week before our wedding day so that we didn’t have to haul it to our bachelor/bachelorette parties earlier that week. I probably asked Start a million questions, but she was always quick to respond and gave helpful suggestions and ideas! On the day of the wedding, Matt frequently popped in to ask if we had any questions or needed anything while we were setting up. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and our guests raved about the views from the venue and even the drive to the venue! We wanted our wedding to have a Montana-feel without being super western and that’s exactly what we got with this venue (you could also make it more western which is the best part!). We loved the choice of two ceremony spots as well as onsite ice and a prep kitchen. The girls chose the Family Cabin as the bridal suite and had the most relaxing and peaceful morning getting ready as we watched the horses graze in the pasture right outside the window! The guys enjoyed the glamping tent as well, even with 7 guys they did not find it to be crowded and specifically loved the plush bathroom inside the tent! Parking at the venue was a breeze for all of our guests and Starr & Matt even came down to help facilitate parking to make it super seamless. Overall, we had the most perfect wedding at Summer Star Ranch and our favorite part was the venue! If you are on the fence about booking this venue- I recommend just setting up a tour and seeing it for yourself! Once we stepped foot on the property it was a easy yes for us! Thank you Starr & Matt for a wonderful wedding experience!

We couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our wedding weekend. The ranch location highlighted Montana so well. Having the ability to stay on the ranch the whole weekend was wonderful with the cabins on the actual property. In the planning process, Starr was always prompt to answer all my questions. The ranch has already ready ceremony sites with benches and an arch which made planning that much easier. As well as the beautiful wood tables and chairs in the reception barn. For the wedding weekend, we opted for the day of coordination that the ranch offered and we were so happy we did. They made the day absolutely seamless and we were able to enjoy all of it without worrying about anything. I received so many compliments from my guests on how beautiful and unique the venue was. We are so happy we chose this venue. It truly made our wedding unforgettable. Starr and Matt were so easy and helpful to work with. We would highly recommend to local Montanan’s like myself as well as anyone else who wants to be married with beautiful Montana as your backdrop.

We knew immediately after visiting the ranch that this was where we wanted to get married! The venue is gorgeous and perfect for a stress-free wedding with the ceremony spots near the reception barn and multiple cabins on the property for getting ready and staying. Because the area is so beautiful, we didn't have to spend much on decorations and just let the natural beauty of the location shine. Honestly though, the best part of the whole experience was Starr and her team. Planning the wedding from out of state, I knew we would rely heavily on Starr for local recommendations and advice -- she was amazing and so responsive to all my questions. We ended up using most of the vendors who she recommended and they were all fantastic. I don't know what we would have done without Starr! The day-of planning went so smoothly, too, because she understood what we wanted and was always clear and communicative. I strongly recommend having them take care of day-of coordinating so you don't have to worry. Also, if you can, rent the glamping cabin for the night so you can wake up with coffee and watch the horses graze by the fence -- incredibly peaceful. Again, I can't recommend them enough!

We booked Summer Star Ranch without ever seeing it. I spoke with Starr on the phone and was sold. She was so kind, helpful, and personable! When we made the trip to see the venue, we were stunned. It was incredibly beautiful! While I was searching for a venue, the ranch was the first one I found. My dad told me “you need to look around! Don’t book the first one you find!” And I’m here to tell you to book the first one you find (if it’s Summer Star Ranch!!!) We are so thankful we chose Summer Star Ranch - it was the perfect venue. Starr knows all the ins and outs and made sure the day ran so smoothly. She is an absolute pro! Our guests could not stop bragging about our wedding day and we can’t stop bragging about Summer Star Ranch!!

This venue is absolutely exceptional! Very professional and helpful with everything! Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a venue!

When looking for a wedding venue, we were in search of something rustic and a place that reflected the beauty of Montana. When we first visited the Summer Star Ranch, we loved the woodsy feel and also the beauty of the open space. As a couple who enjoys camping, seeing the fire pit and hearing about the camping area just down the road, we were immediately drawn to the venue. The barn is beautiful and we loved all of the wooden tables and chairs. The venue captured our style and what we enjoy about Montana.
Starr was our point of contact throughout the wedding planning process. She responded to emails quickly and was always happy to answer any questions. She gave us helpful suggestions for what works well and made the planning process so smooth. Starr contacted all of our vendors two weeks before the wedding to check in and make sure everything was in order!
We also loved that there were spaces for us to get ready on the venue site. The girls had so much fun getting ready in a cute, rustic cabin with a lovely porch while the boys had the glamping tent as there morning hangout spot. This allowed for even better pictures, being about to walk outside and have the most scenic views. There are two areas outside where the ceremony can be held and we chose the woodland side. It was magical walking down the aisle through the trees!
Matt and Alex were our day-of-coordinators. Alex did an amazing job making sure our flower arrangements and décor turned out perfectly! We were able to keep our decorations simple because the venue is so beautiful on its own! Matt was there for our both our rehearsal and the wedding day and made us feel very confident that he would make sure everything went according to plan. Matt came to find us when the food was ready to make sure we got a chance to sit down and eat! He also put some desserts aside for us. Matt and Alex would check on us to see if we needed a drink or snack. Matt told our photographer about the perfect spot for sunset photos! We appreciated all of the little gestures!
We loved that our guests could wander in and out of the barn, playing corn hole, taking pictures in front of the photo backdrop, dancing, or simply enjoying good conversation under the big blue sky. Once the fire was going, many of our guests enjoyed making s’mores.
Matt was there late into the evening to make sure we had everything we needed and to take us to the glamping tent where we spent the night.
We received so much amazing feedback from our guests about how beautiful the venue is and how much they enjoyed the wedding! It is very clear that the Summer Star Ranch staff are well-versed in hosting a wedding. Not one little detail is overlooked. They are beyond organized and clearly take pride in the work they do. Matt and Starr make the most amazing team! They are also kind and friendly people that were an absolute pleasure to work with!
After months of wedding planning, with some stressful and overwhelming moments, we are forever grateful to the Summer Start Ranch staff for allowing us to enjoy our wedding day free of stress or worries. To see our wedding vision come to life was all we could have asked for! We had the absolute best wedding day at the Summer Star Ranch on May 18, 2024 and could not recommend this venue enough!! Thank you so much Starr, Matt, and Alex!! We can’t wait to come back for a staycation!
- Hannah and Monroe Mathis

I’d give 10 stars if I could! Summer Star Ranch provided party planning and decor for my bridal shower in New York. Starr worked diligently to ensure the venue was set up just right, spent hours creating beautiful centerpieces filled with dozens of stunning flowers, and made sure no small detail was left behind. I mean, she even set up a typewriter and had a paper placed with mine and my finances names printed out as if it was just typed. Starr utilized antiques, florals, and personal pieces to create the bridal shower of my dreams! She left no part of the room untouched, making sure to decorate even the bar and the fireplace. She helped to create fun bridal shower games, menu cards, and even made the place cards herself. I highly recommend Summer Star Ranch for all things wedding to all brides!

One word...PERFECTION! Thank you to Star, Matt, Alex and Summer for making our day more than we could have ever hoped for! We hired Summer Star for their day of services and we couldn't have been more thrilled that we did. They handled everything and we just relaxed and enjoyed our day! And the venue was spectacular-gorgeous barn, gorgeous views and gorgeous pictures...It was our dream day!

Starr, Matt and Alex go above and beyond for you on your wedding day/weekend. Matt and Alex worked their butts off Friday and Saturday to get everything set up perfectly. They both equally check in with you and make sure everything goes just the way you want it. HIGHLY suggest doing the day of service. You wont regret it. 1000/10!!

AMAZING venue. I cannot say enough good things. Starr was incredible to work with and she was also our day of coordinator which I HIGHLY recommend. She helped us set up EVERYTHING, and made sure the wedding day ran smoothly! We could not have had the day turn out without her! She helped us during the whole wedding process. So kind and flexible! It is a GORGEOUS venue and I am so thankful our wedding day was at Summer Star Ranch. Thank you for making our wedding amazing 🩷

Summer star each is the best wedding venue around! Star is absolutely amazing

Our wedding weekend at Summer Star Ranch in Montana was an absolute dream come true. From the moment we arrived, we were mesmerized by the rustic elegance and natural beauty that surrounded us. The ranch's sprawling landscapes, framed by majestic mountains, set the perfect stage for our celebration.

The attention to detail and impeccable service provided by the Summer Star Ranch team truly exceeded our expectations. They seamlessly orchestrated every aspect of our wedding, from the intimate rehearsal dinner under the starlit sky to the heartfelt ceremony and lively reception. The staff's warmth, professionalism, and genuine dedication to ensuring our happiness made us feel not only like valued clients but like cherished friends. Our guests were equally enamored, raving about the enchanting ambiance and the flawless execution of every moment. Our wedding weekend at Summer Star Ranch will forever hold a special place in our hearts as a testament to love, beauty, and the joy of sharing such a magical occasion with our loved ones.

If you’re looking for a venue that has a rustic Montana vibe with sprinkles of city chic, this is the place. Matt and Starr went above and beyond to make our dream wedding a reality. Matt answered all our questions during the initial tour and we felt at ease knowing we found the perfect spot. I’m a bit of a type A planner, and they were quick to respond to my emails and offered great suggestions. I HIGHLY recommend purchasing the day-of coordination service. It took so much stress off me knowing they would orchestrate the whole day. I met with Starr prior to the wedding day and told her all of my ideas. She’s so talented and beautifully put my vision to life without question. My family stayed at the cabins on the property - it was so fun and convenient to all be there! The barn is absolutely beautiful and the long farmhouse tables and wood chairs really elevate the area. The reception on the back patio was a blast! We had a fun bar, a roaring fire with marshmellows and hot dogs, and of course corn hole! Overall, it was a beautiful venue and the day was perfect thanks to them.

I can’t recommend Summer Star Ranch enough! We had our wedding here a couple of weeks ago and it was the most perfect day ever! The venue is absolutely stunning with so many places to take amazing photos and the getting ready spaces were awesome as well! And the owners are absolutely fabulous. Right from the very first time we contacted Starr and Matt to set up a tour, I knew that I wanted to have our wedding at their ranch purely based on how helpful and nice they are to work with. And so it was just an awesome bonus that the venue is gorgeous! We also decided to hire Starr for her day of services and that was quite possibly one of the best decisions we made in the planning process. She was such a huge help in getting everything set up exactly the way I envisioned it and was amazing at keeping us on track and making sure everyone knew what was needed of them and at what times. Our day went so smoothly in large part due to her and her assistant’s amazing work!
And I have to say, while pictures can show a lot, it really is a different experience being able to visit the ranch in person. There’s just so much beautiful land! So give them a call and set up a tour, you won’t regret it!
(Also, all photo credit goes to our incredible photographer Brogan Steininger of Photography by Brogan!)

If you are on the fence about booking your wedding at Summer Star Ranch. DO IT.
We could not have had a better experience for our wedding. They have truly thought of everything for the perfect venue. The owners were some of the kindest and most genuine people. They ensured, through the whole weekend that we had everything we could possibly need and we’re so great at answering any questions we had.
The ranch is absolutely beautiful. If I could give them 100 stars I would.

All the work and the stress out into wedding planning and you show up for your big day to am already gorgeous venue with the beautiful twinkling lights and the ceremony set up and the stress just melts away, unlike the snow that coated our beautiful day. My husband and I fell in love with the venue on our first tour, and it was the perfect choice, they were extremely easy to work with and very helpful.

Pros: beautiful location, great ceremony spots, don’t need to rent your own tables/chairs, nice bathrooms, the barn building is stunning and doesn’t need a ton of decorations, cabins/glamping tent onsite for a limited number of people. We didn't interact a ton with Matt and Starr day-of since we couldn’t afford to spend an extra grand on wedding planning services, but they were very helpful about answering our questions over email before the wedding and let us come out to the venue multiple times to visit. They were also in the area on our wedding day and periodically checked in after helping with parking.

Cons: cell service is very limited/poor (ours didn’t work at the barn, only further up the road). If you have everything dialed/planned to a T this might not matter, but it made some things difficult for us. I got ready in the cabin, and there’s also no wifi. For brides/grooms getting ready in the glamping tent and cabins, there’s limited to no AC so it can get hot inside in the summer. There’s no potable water at the barn (very tiny sign above the sink we only noticed the day before…oops). The kitchenette attached to barn is essentially empty, the cabinets are locked and no regular cooking stuff is available. We made our own rehearsal dinner there so the lack of supplies was very apparent. No recycling services (we were able to rent some recycling receptacles from 406 and it was a lot of extra coordination, but worth it to produce less waste!).

FYI to budget conscious brides- We were led to believe it was only $125 to rent a bus for guests but it’s more like $800+. Also, stuff at the venue like whiskey barrel tables, drink dispensers, mason jars, etc. are extra money.

Starr, Julie, and Matt were amazing from the first day we met all the way up until the wedding. Beautiful venue and wonderful people to work with. They had so many ideas and suggestions I would not have even thought of. They also offer so much from on site lodging, to an ice chest for drinks or whatever else you may need it for, to barrels and other rentals you can use in your decor. Matt was a great help and did a good job stepping up to be our day of coordinator. Even when things didn’t go as planned he reassured me and I never once felt stressed about the outcome. I cannot say enough good things about this place! Made many of my guests want to move to Montana.

We had the most amazing wedding at Summer Star Ranch! Couldn’t of asked for a better experience with the owners. The venue is beautiful and just what we wanted. Thank you!! 🤍

So thankful we found Summer Star Ranch for our wedding day! Starr, Julie, Matt were all so wonderful to work with and quick to respond with any questions or needs we had. The venue id everything and more you could want for wedding day and not to mention absolutely beautiful!

Stunning venue, and Starr is a true professional. She met or exceeded all our requests and expectations. Our day went perfectly and we would highly recommend this venue to anyone in the area.

We had the most incredible wedding experience at the Summer Star Ranch! The venue is stunning and created the perfect environment to celebrate our love! Starr was so kind and helpful leading up to and the day of the wedding. I would recommend this place again and again to anyone.