What to Expect by Month
Wedding Photos & Weather Highlights by Month
MAY
Photo Credit: renske Photography
May Highlights: Lush green valleys and snow-capped mountain peaks. The meadows bloom with wildflowers, such as arrowleaf balsamroot, blue flax, and lupine.
H: 67 F | L: 40 F
Avg. Total Precipitation: 2.3 in.
JUNE
“Golden Hour” photos are spectacular in june.
June Highlights: Spectacular sunsets and mild weather. The Mission Mountains turn pink, purple, and dark blue. Open the barn doors for an indoor-outdoor wedding reception, then dance under the Big Sky.
H: 75 F | L: 46 F
Avg. Total Precipitation: 2.5 in.
JULY
Photo Credit: echoo photography. July is a great month to get outside and enjoy all of Montana’s activities!
July Highlights: Warm summer days perfect for celebrating an outdoor wedding. July is also a great month to enjoy all of Montana’s activities, from hiking and fly-fishing to rodeos and cherry-picking.
H: 85 F | L: 50 F
Avg. Total Precipitation: 1.12 in.
AUGUST
in august, venture out into the mission mountains for a cool swim in the reservoir or a forested hike to the waterfalls.
August Highlights: August is the month for farm-to-table dining. Local produce is in season, including sweet Dixon melons, huckleberries, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots. To put a local touch on your reception, add a huckleberry pie or a huckleberry signature drink to your wedding menu.
H: 83 F | L: 48 F
Avg. Total Precipitation: 1.17 in.
SEPTEMBER
Photo Credit: Eden Bryant Photography
September Highlights: As we transition into fall, the days are still warm, but the nights are cool. Fall colors begin to grace the valley, and snow returns to the peaks. This month is a good one for a glass of cider by the fire pit, a vibrant bouquet of dahlias, and a peck basket overflowing with apples picked from the orchard.
H: 72 F | L: 41 F
Avg. Total Precipitation: 1.43 in.
OCTOBER
Fall colors are at their height in october.
October Highlights: Fall colors peak in October, and the mountains catch fire with the larch trees turning gold. Snow begins to descend the mountains, and moody clouds add a dramatic backdrop to outdoor wedding ceremonies.
H: 58 F | L: 33 F
Avg. Total Precipitation: 1.19 in.
WINTER
(Off-Season, November - April)
Photo Credit: Aaron B Photography
Winter and Off-Season Highlights: Cozy up in the heated barn while the snow swirls outside! Fill up the barn with the smell of pine branches and hot cocoa, or host a brunch wedding for your guests. The barn is heated, so you will stay toasty warm indoors.
