About This Vendor
For Montana Weddings Full of Natural Wonder
Based just outside the town of Bigfork, MT, Antanha Event Center is a pastoral wedding venue full of rustic charm. Situated in the heart of nature beside the Swan Mountain Range, this radiant location provides weddings of all varieties with a feeling of effervescent Montanan splendor. Offering an extensive selection of spaces, facilities, and services, it has everything a couple needs to create a sensational wedding. Formally known as BruMar estates, Atanaha Event Center is located near the majestic Flathead National Forest, and is easily accessible via Montana Highway 83. Owned by husband and wife Guy and Vianna Stibal, it has been designed for optimum comfort and tranquility to create a peaceful wedding experience. From the high-ceilinged banquet hall to the eastern-inspired outdoor decoration, every inch has been carefully arranged to create an atmosphere of sublime serenity. Guy and Vianna know just how vital a role location plays in creating an unforgettable wedding and aim to make every guest feel at home. They understand how much work goes into crafting your perfect day and are more than willing to do whatever they can to help. From seating plans to cleanup, they are available to assist with every stage of the process, allowing couples to enjoy their celebration to the fullest. Located on 12 acres of woodland, this enchanting venue provides a captivating backdrop for weddings full of pastoral wonder. Couples can choose from the beautifully manicured lawns and the 4,000 square foot lodge, complete with spacious dance floor, cocktail bar, and 20ft stone fireplace. Experienced service staff will make it their mission to provide you and your guests with so much more than a venue. They will be your planners, your caterers, your coordinators and more, organizing everything from flowers to music for a joyous and stress-free experience. Their culinary options include sit-down meals, buffets, and a barbecue, perfect for guests who wish to dine in the rich surroundings of beautiful Montana forestry. For weddings full of timeless memories and mesmerizing surroundings, the Atanaha Event Center provides couples and their guests with a setting to create unforgettable memories.
Amenities + Details
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Estate, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Service Staff
Atanaha Event Center formerly BruMar Estates Reviews
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Make no mistakes about it... the venue is beautiful! They also do in house catering, and the food was great. A few missteps along the way. I (the bride) was called day before our wedding saying one of the beers we ordered wasn’t available (we s...
ubmitted our order before the deadline ) I asked them to ask the distributor for something similar or call the groom because I was at a shower, next day instead of 3 Montana kegs like we paid for, ordered, and fit the theme of Montana beers and Washington wine we had 2 kegs, bottled Kona brewery, and white claw.
We didn’t have a wedding planner but I sent the timeline in advance and left a copy with the coordinator, but it was still me who told the staff to stop passing appetizers and serving because people were supposed to be getting seated to start dinner and it was my dad that whistled and made the announcement.
We didn’t ask to have the top tier of our cake saved... but we didn’t think we had to. They cut up the top that we thought was going to be saved for us and our anniversary and left the partially eaten kitchen cake for us to take home. They also mentioned as my groom and I were getting dinner that they saved us appetizers (Yaay!) but i said save them and we’ll eat our main course quick, say hi to guests and get them later, then they were gone when we asked.
Despite us bringing Tupperware and asking to save leftovers there happened to be “none” even though we had about 10 no shows and I remember some of the staff talking about how they are always excited about Miss Patti Cakes’ wedding cakes so it begs the question if staff just eats the cake/ food.
Overall I wish we had a planner to help coordinate the venue. Bobbi, the Chef, and staff are all super nice but I think just too busy to plan in the detail I wanted before hand.
My husband and I were married at this BEAUTIFUL location, and we couldn't have had a better experience. The venue was so well located, close enough to Bigfork for guests to stay overnight at. It also had a gorgeous waterfall that we had our cer...
emony in front of. As for the reception, there was enough space for over 200 guests to fit comfortably, and the FOOD was absolutely delicious. We received MANY compliments for our reception meal, and we couldn't get enough of it. Bobbi, the event planner for us, was extremely easy to communicate with, and she worked tirelessly to make sure our day was perfect. Any concerns we had, she answered them right away as we prepared our wedding away from Bigfork. The owners are some of the most gracious people we have ever had the opportunity of knowing, and we truly believe you wouldn't be happier with any other place but here. It's true Montana beauty and charm, but also classy and elegant. We will be recommending this place to anyone and everyone!
Bobbi and her team will flawlessly make every dream you have come true wedding day. The breath taking stone alter, beautiful reception area, and upscale inside seating makes it the perfect worry-free Montana venue. The food was incredible, than...
ks to chef Dan. Not only did it taste good, but he made a special gluten and dairy free menu just for us.
The venue was absolutely beautiful and the day of the wedding went by extremely smooth with Bobby and her team running things, I did not have to worry about anything the day of at all. They think of many things I did not think of in order to pr...
epare and make sure all is in order. They also give you everything you could possibly need in the Bridal suite, which was amazing, including lunch which we greatly needed! The venue also included so many things other venues don't for such a great price. I still get compliments on how beautiful the setting was. However, the only reason I did not give 5 stars and even considered giving 3, is because leading up to the wedding there were a few issues with communication. The chef was suppose to call us 2 different times to finalized the menu, and just never called (the food did end up being absolutely amazing and I got many compliments on it!). Toward the beginning I would not hear back on any questions I emailed the venue and would have to resend the email after a few weeks and it would still take another 2 weeks to get a response, however this communication definitely improved the closer to the day it got. The venue did make up for these issues by discounting the food but it was an additional stress on me. There was also an issue with the wrong beer being ordered for our keg, but they fixed the situation and we were happy with the end result (although the alcohol is suppose to be purchased through them, it is extremely affordable!). They do what they can to fix anything that goes wrong which is great!
We were so happy with our venue! We planned from afar, as we live in Oregon. Bobbi made the planning process so easy. She asked questions that I didn't even consider. She made us feel so comfortable and supported on our wedding day! The da...
y was everything we dreamed of and more!
My husband and I scheduled our wedding reception at Brumar before the sale. I cannot say enough about Bruce and Margie. They did so much leading up to the day and we're extremely helpful on the actual wedding day. If anything went wrong, I woul...
d have never guessed. Margies day coordination meant the world to us and the whole setup was exactly as I invisioned it. Although I only met the new owners briefly, they were very accommodating and allowed me to wrap up my experience with Margie while also lending a hand. We could have not asked for a more perfect day.
BruMar Estates is an absolutely beautiful and calming place to have a wedding. Bruce and Margie go above and beyond making sure the bride and groom have a completely stress free enjoyable day. We did all of our planning from afar and cannot tha...
nk Margie enough for all her recommendations and knowledge of other vendors in the area. She made it so easy and provided us with so many options to make sure our wedding day went exactly how we would imagined it. Bruce and Margie both have a wealth of knowledge and we were so impressed with how smoothly the entire wedding day went. All of our guests absolutely raved about how beautiful the setting was and how delicious the food was. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone interested in a wedding in the Bigfork area! We would not change one thing about our wedding day and cannot thank Bruce and Margie enough!
We LOVED BruMar and received so many compliments on our wedding and reception. Margie and Bruce made wedding planning so much easier. I knew that she had thought of everything and had a handle on the whole event. The wedding area was perfect...
. The food was amazing. I am so thankful to have met them and will always be glad we were married there.
The setting is absolutely gorgeous, Margie and Bruce (the owners) are super nice and willing to work with you to make your wedding day exactly as you want it. Margie knows most of the other vendors in the area and is able to work with them on t...
he day-of.. so you don't have to! She makes sure everything goes off as planned. Love love love the whole set up :)
Brumar Estate was the venue of my August 2013 wedding. There are literally not words to describe how amazing Margie, Bruce, and their entire team are..if I could give them more than 5 stars I would! We did most of our planning from afar so we...
only had a few key meetings with Margie and Bruce before the actual wedding, I could not have been happier along the whole planning line.
The day of the wedding I had no worries, no concerns, and didn't have a thing to do besides sit in their BEAUTIFUL bridal suite and enjoy time with my girls because Margie and Bruce run such a tight ship. The bridal suite is provided with everything that I could possibly have needed, whether I knew it or not. I didn't even need to look at the clock because Margie kept us so informed and on time.
The food was amazing and they even crafted special appetizers for us at our request. There was literally not a single thing that we asked for that Margie and Bruce could not make reality. If you are using Brumar, I would STRONGLY recommend using vendors off their preferred list. We used all vendors whom Margie and Bruce referred to as the "A Team" because they all have worked together many times before.
In short, Brumar provided us with the BEST DAY EVER! My husband and I did not have to worry about a single thing besides mingling with our guests, tearing up the dance floor, and making all the memories of that day that we could. Thank you Margie and Bruce, you two are truly a dynamic duo!
BruMar Estates was a beautiful Venue. Fabulous food, service and atmosphere.
Margie and Bruce are so helpful and excited to help you in anyway possible. The Wedding went off without a hitch, thanks to their expertise. You don't need a wedd...
ing planner because they know exactly what needs to happen when, and are prepared for everything.
Our guests told us over and over how much they loved the food, and how beautiful the venue was.
Because our wedding was happening in 7 months, we really appreciated their suggestions for music, flowers, and photographers.
We wouldn't have changed a thing!
Our daughter was married this summer at Brumar Estates. My husband and I cannot say enough about these two people and their beautiful venue. They are exceptional people and give exceptional service. They give above and beyond what anyone could...
possibly expect. We recieved a 5 star wedding for a price that was much less than we thought was possible after seeing the venue. There were no surprises, everything was upfront. I can only repeat what I have read before. I cannot even imagine having a wedding anywhere else and cannot imagine it without Margie. I will never be able to express my appreciation for all they give of themselves to make sure that your wedding is beyond your dreams.
I am so thankful I used Brumar Estate for our wedding reception! It is a beautiful place and they made sure every detail was perfect for us! Margie Solberg was extremely professional and made sure I was involved in every step of the planning....
There is no other place I would want to be married. It was 110% perfect!
When I was doing my research for my wedding in Montana. This was one of the places I loved the look of. It had the rustic montana wedding feel that I was looking for. I emailed them for more information which I promptly got. I really wanted to...
have our wedding here but our budget didn't allow that to happen. They have a beautiful facility and friendly staff.
I highly recommend this venue to anyone who wants a beautiful outdoor location among tall trees along with an elegant indoor option for the ceremony and/or reception. The photos on the website don't do this gorgeous location justice. We planned...
a destination wedding there from Hawaii and were surprised at just how wonderful it was when we finally saw it in person.
Margie, the owner, is just fabulous. She guided me through all the long distance planning all the while keeping me on track while reassuring me there was nothing to stress over. She coordinates the tables, chairs and linens (without markups) and they offer delicious catering as well. It was so nice to have all of those aspects covered by one vendor! She also knows most of the other local vendors so she can coordinate with them if needed. For example, our centerpiece vases were borrowed from the florist, so we were able to just leave them at the venue without concern.
The cleanup was super easy as well. There was no crazy time limit like having everything out on the wedding night. When we came the next afternoon for the decor we had brought, it had all been placed on a table for us and everything else was already cleaned.
Oh! And I have to mention the great bridal prep area as well. There is a beautiful and spacious area next door for the bridal party to get ready with a large bathroom and gathering room.
Everything was perfect!
Just had my daughter's wedding here. Can't recommend it highly enough! Beautiful setting inside and out. Bruce and Margie were a delight to work with. Guests all raved about the food, and most went back for seconds (and thirds even). The chicke...
n, flank steak, and mashed potatoes were tremendous! Everything you could need was provided. The brides room was well apportioned and comfortable (as F.O.B. I wasn't in it much).
So thankful that we found this place...made for a lifetime of beautiful memories! We had about 140 guests and they fit very nicely inside...didn't feel too crowded. This is a great place to tie the knot! As the guy who paid for the whole shindig, I felt I got my money's worth and then some!
We attended a late summer wedding at Brumar and it was lovely. There was a great outdoor ceremony with a fun reception in the rustic lodge.
I have never seen a wedding better executed, the staff at BruMar are amazing at executing a wedding! Margie is extremely organized and knows all the vendors in town and will helo set up your meetings with them all. The Chef made the most amazin...
g selection of food my guests had ever had at a wedding, and the bar and serving staff were flawless.
Brumar is the most beutiful venue at the base of a snow covered mountain the scenery and lodge are a priceless combination of elegance and magic.
I am from Whitefish, MT, a town in the Flathead Valley where BruMar Estate is located. Bruce and Margie (hence BruMar) are both the most easy-going and the sweetest people any couple could hope to work with during wedding planning. Anything you...
need, they will make it happen or they'll find way to help you make it happen for yourself! Not only did they provide the venue, they were also our caterers (their son is the most AMAZING chef!) and our day-of wedding coordination. They supported our unique vision for our wedding, and without them our day would not have been nearly as sublime. Perfect for do-it-yourself brides and grooms, Margie does seamless day-of wedding coordination for you(included in the cost of renting the venue), which saved us time and stress on our big day. We can not say enough wonderful things about these two lovely people, and their venue is the very perfection of "Rustic Elegance" in Montana. My husband and I recommend BruMar Estate to EVERYONE and ANYONE who wants to get married AND have a blast doing it!!!
The location was absolutely beautiful and the owners were fantastic. They were so accommodating and really strived to ensure that we had a perfect day. Everything was absolutely amazing!
Our wedding was a winter wonderland! BruMar was the perfect location with an amazing inside. Gorgeous inside and out, cozy fireplace, great lighting, and a awesome bridal sweet. At first I hesitant with the location concerning the amount of peo...
ple we had. The owners were awesome at figuring out a solution to max our limit of people. It turned out perfect. I also loved that the tables, chairs, linens, china, alcohol, food, staff was all included. I mean of course we paid per person for the food. But the owners were great at understanding our budget and helping us maximize our food. The food was great, the only thing I wasn’t happy with was the fact that I gave them a family recipe for one of the dishes and it was modified. But in the end it still turned out to be delicious. They are also very helpful with any questions I had or giving me suggestions of proper ways to do certain things. My wedding was seamless because of them. TOOK A TON OF STRESS OFF THE DAY OF MY WEDDING! I also suggest having your wedding in the off season, it saved us a lot of money. I know this location is almost double in the Summer.
Contact Info for Atanaha Event Center formerly BruMar Estates
29048 Broken Leg Road, Bigfork, MT
Meet the Team
Vianna and Guy Stibal
Owner
Vianna and Guy Stibal have taken this beautiful amazing place and given it additional beauty and love.
Vianna and Guy Travel internationally 9 months out of the year and do conferences about ThetaHealing® and seminars here at Atahana Event Center 3 months of the year.
Bobbi Lott and Brandy Opfar a a sister duo that run the center year round.
Weddings, Seminars, Company Parties, Family get togethers, what ever your event needs Atanaha Event Center is a great place for it. A beautiful atmosphere and a friendly staff, here to make your event dreams come true.
Atanaha Event Center formerly BruMar Estates