Say “I do” to a naturally stunning event. At The Resort at Paws Up, you’ll find 37,000 acres of pure possibility and a plethora of ranch wedding venues. From black-tie affairs to rustic-chic soirées, Paws Up can help you create the ideal festivities to begin your lives together in exactly the way you’ve envisioned. You’ll exchange vows surrounded by friends, family and an untouched wilderness. You’ll get carried away with unbridled adventures—and enjoy unparalleled luxury at every turn.
Take a moment now to imagine the perfect size of your party: are you rounding up everyone for a Big Sky celebration, dreaming of a little romance on the ranch or are you planning a Montana-style elopement?
A Big Sky Celebration
You love each other to the moon and back. Now it’s time to gather all your friends and family in a place where you can truly get a sense of the magnitude of your feelings. Raise the roof with the wedding of your dreams. Create memories not just for the bride and groom, but for everyone on your guest list. Your flower girl will never forget her first horseback ride. Your grandfather can make a toast in the beautifully weathered, elegantly restored Bull Barn. With a virtually endless list of activities to keep everyone busy from morning until night and a variety of venues right here on the ranch, no two events are ever the same. For parties of 3–150.
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A Little Romance on the Ranch
Welcome your nearest and dearest with an intimate affair in a magnificent setting. Here, smaller celebrations, even micro-weddings, offer luxuries you can’t find anywhere else. With spacious accommodations and more than 70 outdoor adventures to experience together, this is no mere backyard wedding. You and your guests will dine on cuisine that rivals a Michelin-starred restaurant while surrounded by breathtaking mountains. We make a bit of magic, where people create lasting bonds over a horseback ride through the meadows or a dinner under the stars. More than a wedding, it’s the union of two loving families.
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Venue, Reception and Dinner Pricing
It’s true that love is in the details. But when it comes to your wedding day, you’ll have nothing on your mind except the event itself. All the little things we do to make your special event a huge success are packaged for your convenience.
Venue Rental
The Bull Barn, Lookout Rock, the Morris Ranch House Lawn, the Saddle Club (Equestrian Center) and the Wedding Knoll
For more info on Paws Up’s facilities, please visit pawsup.com/groups/venues.
| The below pricing is based on your number of guests and includes: |
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| Use of up to two venues for the ceremony and reception |
| Venue set-up |
| In-house tables, chairs, linens, & decor |
| Private dinner set-up |
| On-property transportation during your event |
| Day of Event Assistance from Paws Up Conference Services |
| Guests | Wedding Fees |
|---|---|
| 2 Guests | Elopement Package- Inquire for details, pricing different than wedding pricing seen here |
| 3–24 | $8,500 |
| 25–40 | $11,500 |
| 51–80 | $13,500 |
| 81–100 | $15,500 |
| 101–150 | 21,500 |
| 151–200 | $27,500 |
Select venues will require additional cost. Additional fees may apply depending on the extent of set-up needs.
Reception and Dinner
Imagine an evening spent dining and dancing in our Bull Barn, with its 9,000-square-foot hayloft (also known as the Great Angus Hall) renovated to sophisticated, rustic perfection. Or, toast to your marriage at an intimate long table dinner on a field beneath the dazzling stars. For dinner, we offer a catering menu to satisfy the appetites of everyone in attendance.
Reception and Dinner Venues
The Bull Barn, the Morris Ranch House Lawn, Pomp and the Saddle Club Tack Room and Foyer (Equestrian Center)
| Reception and Dinner Fee |
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| $250.00–$450.00 per person* |
| Pricing Includes: |
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| Tray-passed hors d’oeuvres |
| Multicourse dinner |
| House wine during dinner service |
Gratuities
The Resort at Paws Up is a gratuity-free resort. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring that you have a memorable vacation. Accordingly, all staff members are well-compensated and highly valued by the management and owners. If you’d like to recognize exemplary service, a kind note, a review on social media or a simple “thank you” is always appreciated but never expected.
* Rates subject to change and availability.
A Montana-Style Elopement
Seize the moment with a thrilling and romantic ceremony for two. If you can dream up the perfect way to exchange vows at Paws Up, we’ll do everything we can to make it come to life. Get hitched on the banks of the storied Blackfoot River or on a private field with panoramic views of the Montana wilderness. For an intimate indoor ceremony, you can tie the knot in our Tack Room or Saddle Club. You have options that go from here to eternity.
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Our Montana-Style Elopement Package
Whatever kind of elopement you envision, it’ll be stunning and flawless with the assistance of your own concierge, along with Paws Up’s sales and reservations teams. The Montana-Style Elopement Package is available for parties with 2 guests. Package pricing and inclusions below are in addition to lodging and our meal and beverage plan for your stay.
| Package Details | |
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| A private sunset ceremony on the banks of the Blackfoot River or on the Wedding Knoll overlooking the Bob Marshall Wilderness | A customizable one-tier wedding cake for two |
| A customized bouquet and boutonniere | A $400 prepaid activity credit for a couple’s wilderness adventure |
| A 60-minute spa treatment for two | A romantic private dinner at your accommodation* with champagne and floral centerpiece |
| A resort gift for two | |
| Rates start at $3,875.00** | |
*For select homes and tents without full kitchens, a private dinner can be provided at the Bunkhouse
**Lodging is subject to nightly minimums during time of stay.
A Missoula County marriage license is required. NOTE: Couples are responsible for making their own arrangements to secure an officiant for weddings at Paws Up.
Officiants, photography, makeup and hair suggestions are available on request. For planning above and beyond what is included in this package, wedding coordinator recommendations can be provided.
Options from here to eternity
The Resort at Paws Up is the perfect match for all kinds of weddings.
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Accommodations for Your Group
While every day in Montana is unique in its own way, we like to the divide the year into two "seasons."
From mid-May to mid-October, glamping expands the housing options for your group. With 36 safari-style tents, 40 homes (28 at The Resort and 12 new properties at the green o), our Montana luxury ranch resort can accommodate groups with up to 150 guests.
From mid-October to mid-May, luxury homes offer close proximity to nature—and to all our seasonal activities. With 38 homes (28 at The Resort and 12 new properties at the green o), our Montana luxury ranch resort can accommodate groups with up to 120 guests.
Wilderness Estates
30 Suites in 10 Estates (All Available Year-Round)
The embodiment of rustic refinement, Paws Up’s Wilderness Estates offer all the creature comforts you’d expect of an award-winning resort. Boasting unparalleled views of the wilderness, they feature stone-and-timber fireplaces, chef’s kitchens and spacious decks with relaxing hot tubs. The 30 individual suites nestled within the estates will have you curling up in comfort—with private, spacious rooms and en suite, spa-like bathrooms.
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Multi-Bedroom Homes
16 Two- and Three-Bedroom Homes
(Available Year-Round)
It’s not just world-class amenities and jaw-dropping views that make our multi-bedroom homes perfectly suited for groups. It’s also the luxury of downtime here. With separate bedrooms and bathrooms for alone time plus shared living spaces within a stunning setting, these homes make it a joy for attendees to get to know each other better, connect over coffee and forge new bonds.
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Luxury Tents
36 One-, Two- and Three-Bedroom Safari-Style Tents in 6 Private Camps (Available Mid-May to Mid-October)
Paws Up invented glamping, and we still set the standard. Each safari-style tent here features hardwood floors, sumptuous beds, art-adorned walls, electricity, air-conditioning and heat. En suite bathrooms offer heated slate floors and spa-style showers. Butler service and camp Dining Pavilions add to the exclusive ambience. Each camp comprises six tents and all camps are within walking distance of each other.
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the green o
12 One-Bedroom Suites (Available Year-Round)
This new contemporary hideaway celebrates the heritage of Montana with architecture, cuisine and guest experiences inspired by the land. Located on the densely timbered southern edge of the expansive 37,000-acre Paws Up Ranch, these 12 freestanding design-forward Haus structures accommodate a maximum of two adults each and feature a fireplace, a living room, a bedroom with a king bed, an expansive bathroom with a shower and a soaking tub, a deck and a hot tub.
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