Summer Star Ranch Reviews

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!

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

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 🩷

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.

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.

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.

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.

This venue made all of our wedding dreams come
true! The venue was amazing but let's be honest
Starr the owner is what makes this venue a top
choice! She works SO hard to make sure the day
before & the day of your wedding goes as smoothly
as possible. My husband & I never had to stress at
all the day of. She was so trustworthy & got
everything set up & done the day of without any
obstacles. She checked in on us continuously
during the day to make sure we had everything we
needed while also allowing space & time to
celebrate our day accordingly. If you're looking for
a wedding venue that incorporates all the special
aspects of Montana, this is it. The views, the
private location, & the rustic barn is perfect for an
indoor/outdoor wedding.

We chose Summer Starr Ranch as the location for our wedding after researching numerous vendors in Montana. I am so thankful we did because we could not have found a more friendly team than Matt and Starr. The tent was private and beautifully decorated. The scenery would take your breathe away. The trail rides were so relaxing and Matt was so kind as to take our photography along to snap some photos on the trail. It was the perfect spot for our wedding and we are so thankful for everything Matt and Starr did to make our day perfect!

My husband and I had the best experience with Summer Star Ranch! Starr and Matt were amazing throughout the entire process of planning our wedding and made sure that our wedding day went off without a hitch. Most of my extended family is from New York and California and they were all so amazed by how beautiful the location is. We were slightly concerned about the long drive from town to the ranch but it really was not a problem at all. We opted to use a shuttle service and our family had so much fun on the bus. We also loved the overnight stay in the clamping tent! It was such a perfect way to end our wedding weekend. The price, location, and amazing owners make Summer Star Ranch the best wedding venue in Helena.

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.

Summer Star Ranch was super accommodating to our needs leading up to our wedding, answering all our questions promptly and offering suggestions when needed. The venue itself was the perfect place for our wedding, I loved that it was happily tucked in the forest. Our out of country and state guests were super impressed.

We cannot say enough about how wonderful Summer Star Ranch is! It is an absolutely stunning location, but best of all, Starr and Julie are truly remarkable. Our day wouldn’t have been perfect without them!

Star and Matt at Summer Star Ranch are amazing! The ranch it's self is so beautiful and remote and everything you could want from a mountain/forest wedding. It was a destination wedding for us and Star and Matt had the best recommendations for vendors and decor and did everything they could to make our day perfect. Highly recommend!!

Starr and Matt were amazing hosts. They truly did everything they could to help and make our wedding seamlessly easy. Perfect for any Montana wedding.

Summer Star Ranch is one of the most beautiful venues we've seen. The location is perfectly tucked away in the mountains and gives you a truly secluded feeling, yet you still have cell phone service and aren't too far away from town.
We rented this venue last weekend for our daughter wedding. There was plenty of seating outside for the ceremony and inside for the reception. There is plenty of covered (and lit) patio space for so everyone is not crammed together.
We rented the glamping tent and family cabin for Friday and Saturday nights which allowed the bridal party plenty of time to get ready. Both the tent and the cabin were equipped with everything we could have needed, and those beds....like sleeping on a cloud!
As if the venue wasn't berfect enough, the owners and staff were phenomenal to work with. They parked our guests, kept a head count for us so that we knew how close we were to our RSVP count, checked in frequently to ensure we had everything we needed. They went in and cleaned the tent during the ceremony so the bride and groom had fresh everything for after the reception. They coordinated with the photographer, wedding coordinator, and bridal party and ensured our daughter's day went off without a hitch.
Definitely 10 out if 10 for us! Thank you, Summer Star Ranch...we are incredibly grateful.

Couldn’t ask for a better venue!
Any and all the help you need to make your day as smooth as possible!

Starr and Matt were the most gracious and caring vendors I've had the pleasure of working with!

Matt and Starr were willing to go above and beyond to make our day special and help our ideas and dreams become actual events. I would highly recommend them to anyone and everyone.