Jackie & Kyle Big Sky

4.5.2014

Jackie and Kyle met in high school and have been together ever since! While on vacation in Vegas, Kyle proposed to Jackie. She was rushing around

trying to get ready and while deciding on her out-fit, Kyle got on one knee behind her and said “Well whatever you decide to wear, wear something that

will match this.” She turned around to find the love of her life holding a gorgeous ring. These two High School sweethearts decided to have a snowy Big Sky wedding.Through the years of visiting and skiing at Big Sky, it became their special place, so

why not add their wedding to the list of memories made at Big Sky?

Real Wedding

The Theme: Jackie and Kyle chose “Early Spring Meets a Montana Winter” as their wedding theme. They used varying shades of maroons, mauves, plums, frosty silvers and golds, and light pinks that played perfectly against the rustic charm of The Huntley Lodge.

The Dress: Jackie chose the Ofelia A-Line gown from the Enzoani Blue collection. She fell in love with the dramatic tulle skirt, and had the dress customized to have a sweetheart neckline and lower back.

The Flowers: Jackie let the florist, Jim Gainan of Gainan’s Flower Shop, bring her vision to life. She told him the colors and her vision, and he brought it to life. He used lush roses, calla lilies, babies breath, and branches to create the perfect look!

The FavoriTe DeTail: “My wedding hair turned out better than I could have dreamed. I made the hair piece myself, and will pass it down as a memento for my future daughter one day. Also, our rehearsal dinner (which we dubbed Groom’s Dinner since we only had family as our wedding party, but invited many people to this dinner) at The Yellowstone Club was extremely special to me.” Jackie also gifted her sisters gold necklaces made from her deceased father’s wedding band that held so much meaning to all of them.

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mr. + mrs. momenT: “Formally being announced as Mr. and Mrs. Ryan during our grand entrance to the reception. Everyone cheered and clapped. The moment felt genuine and elated.”

The sweeTs: Jackie and Kyle chose chocolate cake with white frosting, that was “spectacular!”

The FooD: At cocktail hour guests enjoyed meatballs, stuffed mushrooms, and chicken skewers. For dinner, a hearty Montana buffet of prime rib with mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, and salad!

The FirsT Dance: “We danced to Tupelo Honey by Van Morrison.We were hiking up Mount Jumbo (in Missoula) and sharing headphones (some-one forgot theirs, probably me!)... each with a headphone bud in one ear. We were almost to the top and Tupelo Honey came on. It was one of Missoula’s picturesque summer days, perfect temperature, and perfect place to be with my love. We both commented on how we love that song when we got to the top... it just stuck as a special song to us from there on out.”

aDvice For rmB BriDes: Jackie tells us that if you hire professionals to help you plan, let them do their job. Avoid letting the little details overcome you and let the experts do what they do best! Trust their judgement as you’ll enjoy the planning process much more if you do. Be a ‘big picture’ kind of bride. As her wedding planner Becky and florist Jim would say, “Trust us, we are the A-Team, we’ll get it done right.” And they did.

Three worDs: fairy-tale like, snowflakes, heartfelt

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Color PaletteBridesmaid’s Attire: Nordstrom - Adrianna Papell | nordstrom.com Caterer: The Huntley Lodge - Big Sky Resort | bigskyresort.com

Ceremony: Big Sky Chapel | bigskychapel.comCeremony Music: Cantor - Jim Gainan | Strings - Bridger String Quartet

Cocktail Hour Music: Dos MayosDress: Beautiful Weddings | Designer: Enzoani

Eye Lashes: Claws Lounge - Jacqueline | facebook.com/ClawsLoungeFloral: Gainan’s | gainans.com

Groom’s Attire: Canali Suit | canali.com Groom’s Shoes: Bally | bally.com

Groom’s Watch: Bozeman Watch Company | bozemanwatch.comGroomsmen Attire: Personal suits & Canali tie | canali.com

Hair: Solace Spa and Salon | bigskyresort.comHoneymoon: Four Seasons Resort - Maui | fourseasons.com

Invitations: Cast Calligraphy | castcalligraphy.comLodging: The Huntley Lodge - Big Sky Resort | bigskyresort.com

Lodging: River Rock Lodge | riverrocklodging.comMakeup: Paige Livingston

Music: Robert Glaser - Pianist & Vocals | roberteglaser.comMusic: Bucky Beaver Band | buckybeaverband.com

Officiant: Father Stephen Zabrocki of St. Thomas ChurchOnsite Coordinator: Big Sky Resort - Margo Magnant | bigskyresort.com

Photographer: Cluney Photo | cluneyphoto.comReception: The Huntley Lodge - Big Sky Resort | bigskyresort.com

Rehearsal Dinner: Yellowstone Club | yellowstoneclub.comRentals: Montana Party Rentals | montanapartyrentals.com

Rings & Jewelry: Adair Jewelers | adairjewelers.comShoes: Nina Culver | ninashoes.com

Sweets: Nina’s Pinup Cakes | ninaspinupcakes.comWedding Planner: Rebecca’s Paper Chase - Becky Adams

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