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15 Best Winter Wedding Venues Across the U.S.

BY: Raven McMillan | DECEMBER 16, 2021

While many flock south for a winter wedding with their toes in the sand, there are those who dream of creating a wedding wonderland that rivals a scene from a shimmering snow globe. If you’re warming up to the idea of a wintery milieu, we’ve called in wedding expert Jennifer Allen to share her tips for cold weather location scouting. Her first word of advice: “Since ‘wedding season’ is typically over by the winter, be sure to ask if your venue offers a winter discount.”

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Spanish Peaks Mountain range is Montage Big Sky, the city’s first-ever luxury ski hotel set that opened in December 2021. Featuring three outdoor event lawns, two ballrooms, expansive promenades, and vista-rich terraces, the resort has over 12,870 square feet of space to choose from to create the perfect wedding in the mountains.

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