Summer Star Ranch

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Coffee hour, reception, and dancing

Our Wedding

Registry

There is no service at our venue and it can be a little tricky to find. Please refer to our map to find the ceremony site. White balloons and signage will be in place to guide you on your way. Do not follow navigation all the way to the ranch as it will often bring you in a difficult back way. Please navigate to the York Bar. At the York Bar make a left onto Nelson Road. Take Nelson Road for 5.2 miles and you will see the Summer Star Ranch sign on your left. Follow that road through to the ranch gates.

Directions To Venue

When is the RSVP deadline?To ensure a seamless event, we ask that you please RSVP no later than March 23rd. If you do not RSVP before the deadline, we will assume you are unable to attend and you will not be counted in our numbers. Can I bring a guest or date?No. Due to our limited capacity, we are only able to accommodate those formally invited on your wedding invitation. We ask that you only bring those specifically listed on your invitation. Can I take pictures during the ceremony/post them on social media?This will be an unplugged ceremony. We will be spending a goof amount of money on a professional to take care of saving the precious memories from our wedding. With that being said, photos during the ceremony are not allowed. As for social media, we do ask that you please refrain from sharing our photos online. Is the venue indoor or outdoor?The ceremony site is outdoors and the reception will take place in the barn. Where should we park?Summer Star Ranch has a guest parking lot, which will have staff available to assist you in where to go. Do you have a hotel block?We do not have a hotel block or a chosen hotel where everyone is staying. Please review the Travel section of this website to see our recommendations. Do I mail in my RSVP or do I do it online?Please RSVP online through this website. What time should I arrive?The ceremony will begin at 4:30pm. Please try to be at the ceremony site at least 30 minutes early. We will have refreshments for you when you arrive. What happens between the ceremony and reception?While Ashton and Sophia are off taking pictures, you can enjoy some refreshments and charcuterie catered by our lovely Silver Star family. To add some fun and relaxation to our social hour, we will have a variety of card games available for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to pass the time, feel free to join in and have some fun! Will there be alcohol at your wedding?No. There will be a coffee bar available during our social hour. What time is the reception scheduled to end?Ashton and Sophia plan to go with the flow of the party and leave when it feels right. What is the dress code?Please see our dress code page.

Q & A

For the ladies: summery dresses, skirts, or pants and a blouse are kindly requested. For the gentlemen: jeans or slacks with a button down or collared shirt. Please no shorts. We kindly request ladies to please refrain from wearing white or ivory.Thank you for being so considerate! We are so excited to see you on our big day :)

Dress Code

Gallery

Beka Kropp

Ben Tollakson

Brytni Stassi

Jeremiah Baker

Olivia Otteson

Wyatt Hess

Jenn Rodda

Aaron Kropp

Mariah Kropp

Dawson Cooper

Caitlyn Tollakson

Watchman Haugen

Wedding Party

TransportationWe will not have any official transportation options, but if you are struggling to find a ride, please let us know and we will help to the best of our ability. The wedding ceremony and reception are being held at the same location. LodgingThe wedding is being held out past York, MT, which is about a 30-minute drive from Helena, MT. There are several options for vacation rentals and hotels to book for the weekend or longer! We strongly suggest looking into the Residence Inn, Delta Hotels, the Best Western Hotel, La Quinta Inn or Comfort Suites for hotels or the Devil's Elbow campground if you're feeling adventurous. Air TravelThe best airport to fly into would be the Helena airport. The Great Falls and Bozeman airports are larger and usually cheaper to fly into, but it will be a several-hour drive to our wedding venue from those locations. Car RentalsThere are several options for car rentals to pick up at the Helena airport. <a href="https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/location#results" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hertz Rental Car Locations | Hertz</a> <a href="https://www.enterprise.com/en/reserve.html#car_select" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Select Vehicle Class (enterprise.com)</a>

Travel

If you happen to be in town the weekend before the big day, we invite you to join us at our church on Sunday! There is a 9am service and 10:30am service. We hope to see you there!

Hannaford Street Bible Church

If you want to stretch your legs, consider going for a hike on Mount Helena! The 1906 trail features a large cave about halfway up the mountain and is roughly 3.1 miles out and back. Don't hesitate to reach out to us for plenty of hiking suggestions :)

Mount Helena Trailhead

Take a drive out to one of our favorite spots on the lake!

Lewis and Clark Picnic Area

If you're looking for a good breakfast spot, you've got to try our local Creperie!

The Creperie

Enjoy a soak at the Broadwater Hot Springs.

Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness

If you're coming from out of town and you have little ones with you, consider taking them to the Great Northern Carousel! They serve ice cream and have a cute little gift shop. Just across from their building is Exploration Works, a science and children's museum, designed to engage visitors of all ages with hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Ashton & Sophia

Ashton & Sophia

Dress Code

DRESS CODE: SEMI-FORMAL / GARDEN PARTY