Is there a weather alternative space?

The Great Room provides the perfect alternative to an outdoor gathering. The comfort and beauty of the space will help ensure your change of plans will not be too disruptive to your special day.

Is your building fully heated? Air conditioned?

The building is fully heated and even has an oversized fireplace that turns on with the touch of a button for both warmth and ambiance. Our building is not air-conditioned as it is very well insulated and typically retains a natural cool since it is located in a heavily-wooded mountain location. Our property can be up to 10 degrees cooler than in town. We also have an industrial ceiling fan that is installed in the great room to move air if necessary.

Do you have a dance floor?

Yes! Our beautiful stained concrete floor looks like hand-rubbed leather and provides a wonderful space for dancing while giving you the flexibility to situate the dance floor wherever you want it.

Is there a place for the wedding party to change clothes or get ready?

Yes. The Woodlands offers two individual and comfortable bride and groom Dressing Areas, as well as the spacious and light filled Loft. Keep in mind we also have the onsite Cabin available for an additional getting-ready area.

What do your chairs look like?

We have a very sharp, natural wood folding chair with a comfort cushion in white. We know what a huge impact the look chairs can have on a beautifully designed room, so we offer a chair that looks as good in the meadow as it does in the Great Room. No plastic or metal chairs here. . . .no expensive seat covers necessary to hide that ugly upholstery either!

How early can I get in?

You may start as early as 10 AM the morning of your event.

Do my guests have to stay at your location?

No, there are no huge blocks of expensive rooms to book in order to host an event at The Woodlands. In fact, we are a special event venue only, so we don’t offer lodging onsite with the exception of our honeymoon suite cabin and the guest cabin next door. We have the luxury of being a private event center, so there is no need to fill rooms or wonder if there will be strangers wandering into your private day. Your guests can stay at the location of their choice, giving them the freedom to be in Bozeman to enjoy all the other activities and dining during their entire stay. We can also connect you with shuttle services to seamlessly accommodate your guests’ transportation to and from their lodging.

Can I hold my wedding AND reception at The Woodlands?

Yes. The grounds of The Woodlands provides many options for wedding ceremonies or receptions, outdoor as well as indoor. You can walk down the aisle in our lush meadow, in our great hall or set the scene on our one-of-a-kind pergola bridge. You can host your wedding reception indoors in our great room or have an outdoor reception on our lawn. Our patio area offers an ideal location for a cocktail hour and space for an intimate standing room ceremony or for an expanded reception through the French doors of the great room.

Are linens included?

60 color options in polyester linens (tablecloths and napkins) are included in our Complete and Deluxe Package; however, if you have chosen our Standard Package, they are still available as an ‘Add-On’ option. You are welcome to get your linens from another source if you choose. The Woodlands provides you all the flexibility you need to do things your way, but a majority of our brides appreciate the convenience, color and fabric options, as well as pricing, of the linens offered through The Woodlands. And no, you don’t have to clean them! Just leave them on site and we take care of the rest.

Can we have a rehearsal at The Woodlands for the wedding ceremony?

The rental of The Woodlands is for the hours of 10 AM the day of your event to 8 AM the following day. Occasionally brides want their rehearsal at The Woodlands, so they will choose to have it at 10 AM sharp on the day of their event. Others rent our location for the entire day before, at our discounted rate (the discount is available only 60 days prior to your event). All the rest have their rehearsals off site and it works just fine. More details on how to achieve any of these options are available upon request.

Are Tables and Chairs included at The Woodlands?

YES! No matter what package you chose, all the tables and chairs listed below are included. This is a huge cost savings (renting our tables and chairs would cost upwards of $1500) but it’s also very convenient. You have access to all the items below with no additional charges! (See List of Tables and Chairs in next column)