Amble Through the Spring Meadows - May 15, 2023

Amble Through the Spring Meadows - May 15, 2023

Amble through the spring meadows at Rugged Horizon in this joyful wedding celebration for Tori and Collin. May is one of the most exuberant times of year here, and we delight in the yellow blooms of arrowleaf balsamroot decorating the hillsides or the vibrant blue of flax petals dancing in the breeze. Photo Credits: Chad Mallow Photography

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Come warm your toes by the fire!

Come warm your toes by the fire!

We woke up early this morning to a full moon glittering in the sky and the hush of freshly-fallen snow blanketing the farm.  Since we haven’t seen much of the white stuff this winter, we celebrated by chucking a few snowballs and warming our toes by the fire.  Hope all of you are cozied up with a good book and a cup of coffee on this wintry day!

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Top 5 Reasons to Host a Spring Wedding at Rugged Horizon

Spring — the wildflowers are blooming, the Mission Mountains are snow-capped, and the valleys are lush and green. Here are our top 5 reasons for hosting a spring wedding here:

#5: Tiptoe through the Wildflowers

Grab your best gals and go waltz in the flowers. In the spring, the fields are filled with bright yellow arrow balsamroot, dainty blue flax, and bursting apple blossoms.

Bride and Bridesmaids walking through the flowers. Photo Credit: Katy Shay Photography

Take a walk in the wildflowers before you get married at Rugged Horizon.

Take a walk in the wildflowers before you get married at Rugged Horizon.

#4: Dine Al Fresco

It would be a shame to miss the garden patios in bloom and the bright colors of spring all around. So why not open those barn doors or move tables outside to enjoy the fresh air?

The barn is surrounded with patios so that you can hold your social hour or dine outdoors for your Wedding Reception.

The flower gardens at Rugged Horizon are bursting with color in the spring.

The flower gardens at Rugged Horizon are bursting with color in the spring.

#3: Relax in the Loft Apartment

Slow down. Enjoy some special moments with your bridesmaids, your mom, and your close friends. The upstairs loft apartment is a private space where you can eat brunch with your wedding party, let a spring breeze drift through the balcony doors, touch up those vows, and get ready to walk down the aisle.

A bride and her bridesmaid share a hug before walking down the aisle. Photo Credit: Katy Shay Photography

A bride and her bridesmaid share a hug before walking down the aisle. Photo Credit: Katy Shay Photography

The Loft apartment is a perfect spot to do your hair and makeup before walking down the aisle. Photo Credit: Eden Bryant PhotograpHy

The Loft apartment is a perfect spot to do your hair and makeup before walking down the aisle. Photo Credit: Eden Bryant PhotograpHy

The Bride and Her Mother Share a Sweet Moment Before Walking Down the Aisle. Photo Credit: Katy Shay Photography

The Bride and Her Mother Share a Sweet Moment Before Walking Down the Aisle. Photo Credit: Katy Shay Photography

#2: Let the Adventure Begin

Let the first day of your married life be a grand adventure! Give your guests wedding favor bags filled with trail mix, and encourage them to get out and explore this beautiful area. With the National Bison Range behind you and the Mission Mountains before you, there is no reason to stay inside.

“The AdVenture Begins” Wedding Favor Bags.

“The AdVenture Begins” Wedding Favor Bags.

Views from that National Bison Range in spring, with Arrow Balsamroot Blooming and views of the Mission Mountains. From the Top, See if you can spot the Rugged Horizon Barn!

Views from that National Bison Range in spring, with Arrow Balsamroot Blooming and views of the Mission Mountains. From the Top, See if you can spot the Rugged Horizon Barn!

#1: Make Your Walk Down the Aisle Memorable

It’s okay to have your breath taken away twice — once when you see your spouse and once when you see the Mission Mountains on a spring day. So go ahead, indulge yourself. It’s your wedding day!

Flower Girl Walks Down the Aisle During a Wedding Ceremony at Rugged HOrizon. Photo Credit: Eden Bryant Photography

Flower Girl Walks Down the Aisle During a Wedding Ceremony at Rugged HOrizon. Photo Credit: Eden Bryant Photography

Exchanging vows in the Meadow at Rugged Horizon. Photo Credit: Eden Bryant Photography

Exchanging vows in the Meadow at Rugged Horizon. Photo Credit: Eden Bryant Photography

Chairs set up for a ceremony in the meadow at Rugged Horizon.

Chairs set up for a ceremony in the meadow at Rugged Horizon.

A glowing spring day at Rugged Horizon.

A glowing spring day at Rugged Horizon.

If you would like to plan a spring wedding here, please contact us any time! We would love to hear from you and can be reached at 406-240-9903 or info@ruggedhorizon.com.