Your Mountain Wedding Venue in Montana
A Paradise Valley Wedding
Surrounded by the mountains and open landscapes of Paradise Valley, Chico Hot Springs offers a distinctly Montana setting for saying “I do.” Couples can bring together ceremony, reception and overnight stays in one destination, with historic character, mountain views and the resort's natural hot springs forming part of the wider celebration.
From intimate gatherings to larger destination weddings, Chico offers indoor and outdoor settings that allow each celebration to take on its own character while keeping guests together throughout the experience.
Destination Weddings in Montana
Planning your Montana destination wedding shouldn’t feel complicated. At Chico Hot Springs, we provide everything needed for a seamless celebration, combining versatile ceremony and reception spaces with full-service event coordination, catering, and on-site guest lodging.
Your Complete Wedding Experience Includes:
- Versatile Venues for Up to 180 Guests: Choose from open-air pavilions, lush gardens, and an indoor banquet hall.
- Catering: Tailored menus crafted by our award-winning culinary team.
- On-Site Guest Amenities: Natural hot springs soaking pools, day spa services, saloon nights, and proximity to Yellowstone National Park.
Everything You Need for Your Wedding Weekend at Chico
- On-Site Event Coordination
- Full-Service Catering Menus
- Indoor & Outdoor Venues for Up to 180 Guests
- Overnight Accommodations for Wedding Parties & Guests
- Access to Hot Springs Pools
- Resort Activities: Trail Rides, Spa Services, Outdoor Adventures
- Historic Backdrops for Photography
- Customizable Floorplans & Layouts
- Dedicated Dining Reservations Team
- Nearby Access to Yellowstone Country Experiences
Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Venues in Montana
The Broderick
The Townsend Room
The Knowles Room
Event Center
Field of Dreams
Stone House
Garden Pavilion
Montana Wedding Venues with On-Site Lodging
Keep your closest friends and family nearby throughout the celebration with accommodations available directly at Chico. Rather than guests traveling between separate hotels and event spaces, couples can create a wedding weekend where the ceremony, reception, accommodations and resort experiences all come together in one Paradise Valley destination.
Chico offers a range of places to stay, from rooms in the Historic Main Lodge to cabins, chalets and houses, giving wedding groups different options for couples, families and friends. For a unique group experience, guests can also stay together in our wagons overlooking Paradise Valley. Inquire with our team about group wagon stay availability. Staying on property also gives guests more time to enjoy the hot springs, dining and surrounding landscape before and after the main celebration.
Explore Places to StayCelebrate the Entire Wedding Weekend
Your Montana wedding doesn't have to begin with the ceremony or end after the reception. Chico provides spaces and experiences for the smaller gatherings that make a destination wedding feel like a complete weekend.
Welcome Gatherings
Bring guests together after arrival for drinks, dinner, and time to reconnect before the wedding celebrations begin.
Welcome Gatherings
Bring guests together after arrival for drinks, dinner and time to reconnect before the wedding celebrations begin.
Rehearsal Dinners
Gather your wedding party and closest family for a relaxed dinner before the big day, with on-site catering and private event spaces available.
Rehearsal Dinners
Gather your wedding party and closest family for a relaxed dinner before the big day, with on-site catering and private event spaces available.
Farewell Brunches
Spend a little more time together the following morning before guests begin their journeys home.
Farewell Brunches
Spend a little more time together the following morning before guests begin their journeys home.
Start Planning Your Montana Wedding
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Montana Wedding Venue FAQs
Chico is located in Pray, Montana, in Paradise Valley. Most destination guests fly into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), then drive roughly an hour south to the resort along Highway 89 toward Yellowstone National Park.
The drive itself is scenic, so arriving feels like the start of the adventure. Our team can provide driving directions, shuttle recommendations, and suggested activities for welcome packets or your wedding website.
Chico Hot Springs is a popular Montana wedding venue and can book up quickly, especially for prime summer and fall weekends.
It is best to reach out 12–18 months in advance for weekend dates or as soon as you know you want a Paradise Valley or Yellowstone-area wedding. You can contact the resort’s events and catering team directly via the “Gather” or weddings/venues section of the Chico Hot Springs website or by calling the main resort number and asking for the wedding and events department.
Yes. Chico Hot Springs provides in-house catering and bar service, along with a sales coordinator to help you with timelines and logistics on the resort side.
Menus can be tailored to your event style, from Montana-inspired plated dinners to more casual buffet or outdoor options, and our team can coordinate rentals such as tables, chairs, linens, and basic service ware. Outside vendors like planners, photographers, and florists are welcome with prior approval.
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Welcome soak in the natural hot springs pools before or after the rehearsal dinner.
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Group activities like horseback riding, hiking, or fly-fishing in Paradise Valley.
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A farewell brunch or casual gathering on property before guests head to Yellowstone or back to the airport.
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Spring and summer bring green meadows, wildflowers, and long evenings for outdoor ceremonies.
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Fall offers crisp air and golden hillsides.
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Winter weddings are cozy and romantic, with snow-covered peaks and steamy hot springs pools just steps away.
Chico Hot Springs is a full resort with a mix of lodging options, including rooms in the historic Main Lodge, additional wings, cabins, houses, and other unique western stays.
Because everything is on site, your guests can park once and spend the weekend soaking, dining, celebrating, and exploring without needing to drive between venues.
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The Field of Dreams with its wooden gazebo and sweeping Emigrant Peak views for outdoor ceremonies.
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The Event Center highlights the charm of our 100-plus-year-old resort.
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Pavilion and convention spaces that work well for receptions, dancing, and late-night celebrations, plus backup indoor options in case of mountain weather.
Yes. Chico Hot Springs is a classic Montana destination wedding spot and a great home base for couples who want a Yellowstone experience without staying inside the park.
We are roughly 30 miles from Yellowstone’s north entrance at Gardiner, so your guests can soak in the hot springs, enjoy the wedding festivities, and still spend a day exploring geysers, wildlife, and scenic drives before or after your big day.
Chico Hot Springs sits in Paradise Valley in Pray, Montana, surrounded by Absaroka mountain views and big-sky sunsets, just about 30 miles from the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
Couples love that they can have their ceremony outdoors with Emigrant Peak as the backdrop, then move into one of the historic indoor spaces for dinner and dancing. On-site natural hot springs pools, world-class dining, and a century-old lodge give your wedding a true Montana feel while still feeling comfortable, welcoming, and easy for your guests.
Chico Hot Springs can comfortably host weddings of up to about 180 guests for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and receptions, depending on the event space and layout you choose.
Smaller elopements and intimate gatherings are also very popular here. Our team can help you choose the perfect on-property venue for your guest count—whether you’re envisioning a smaller ceremony or prefer one of our larger convention or pavilion spaces.