Skip to main content
Weddings
This venue is popular with couples. Start a conversation

Attributes highlighted by couples

Unique aesthetic style
Guests comfort
Amenities

About

On WeddingWire since 2014

Glacier Raft Company Weddings & Events is a park and wedding venue located in West Glacier, Montana, just 45 minutes outside of Kalispell. The property’s pavilion and stunning views offer couples the opportunity to host natural, rustic celebrations. When celebrating here, newlyweds and their guests can avail of Montana’s abundant beauty with activities like hiking, fishing, and spending time by the fire pit.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can spend their big day with a maximum of 160 guests at Glacier Raft Company Weddings & Events. The highlight of this venue is the open-air log pavilion situated in the middle of the stunning and well-mowed wilderness. Surrounded by mountains and pine trees, couples can exchange vows on the lawn in front of the pavilion before heading inside for a reception. The building itself appears to be made entirely of wood, with cathedral ceilings and beams made of logs. Decorated with string lighting, floral arrangements, and glamorous centerpieces, it’s ideal for couples seeking a country-chic atmosphere. Prior to the celebration’s highlights, to-be-weds and their loved ones can prepare in the on-site get-ready suite.

Services Offered

Glacier Raft Company Weddings & Events’s friendly staff communicates closely with couples and works hard to transform their wedding visions into realities. To simplify the planning process, the team has curated a number of cohesive packages that are available from May until October annually. Options include tables and chairs, decorative lights, propane heaters, and more to help you host an unforgettable celebration. Packages for smaller gatherings of 35 loved ones or for only ceremonies are also available. On the big day itself, the attentive staff will be there to set up and clean up your selected event space. For the convenience of you and your guests, parking, shuttle service, and Wi-Fi are available onsite.

Cuisine

This venue offers full in-house bar services. Couples can choose between a cash, open, or limited bar while enjoying specialty beers and wines or premium liquors. Bartenders will be there for as seamless a reception experience as possible and can create signature drinks for you and your loved ones.

Accommodation

Comfortable lodging greets couples and guests after a night of celebration. The venue sports cabins, deluxe cabins, a four-bedroom house, and an eight-bedroom lodge. With a blend of rustic ambience and contemporary comforts, the accommodations provide guests with an authentic Montana experience.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Wine
Limited Bar
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Campsite/Cabin
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
October
illustration notebook

Any other questions?

Reviews of Glacier Raft Company Weddings & Events

We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
44 reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Review summary

Powered by AI

Glacier Raft Company/Paddle Ridge at Amy Deering is a highly recommended wedding venue in Montana. The venue is described as perfect, stunning, and beautiful with its picturesque scenery and well-appointed cabins. Amy, the wedding coordinator, is praised for her friendly and attentive approach, providing coaching, guidance, and seamless planning. Reviewers highly appreciate the helpful and polite staff, the convenient location near Glacier National Park, and the activities available for guests. Overall, reviewers had a magical and unforgettable wedding experience at Glacier Raft Company.

Review summary

Powered by AI
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Glacier Raft Company/Paddle Ridge at Amy Deering is a highly recommended wedding venue in Montana. The venue is described as perfect, stunning, and beautiful with its picturesque scenery and well-appointed cabins. Amy, the wedding coordinator, is praised for her friendly and attentive approach, providing coaching, guidance, and seamless planning. Reviewers highly appreciate the helpful and polite staff, the convenient location near Glacier National Park, and the activities available for guests. Overall, reviewers had a magical and unforgettable wedding experience at Glacier Raft Company.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 44 reviews
Google
4.8/5 1178 reviews
K
Krissy P. Sent on 07/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best ever!

Amy Deering and Glacier Raft Company/Paddle Ridge were an absolute wedding DREAM for our June 2023 wedding!! Seriously, we couldn’t have asked for a better planner and venue; the whole weekend was perfect beyond our wildest dreams, and it was absolutely the best weekend we’ve ever had (and heard the same from so many of our nearest and dearest). Amy and the venue are a total jackpot, and nothing else in the valley compares.

Amy was fantastic to work with during and in the run-up to the wedding–she’s friendly, fun, thoughtful, attentive, down-to-earth, decisive, and an all-around pleasure to work with. We always felt like we were talking to a friend, and she gave us wonderful coaching, advice, and guidance while also giving us the freedom and flexibility to do what we wanted with the space and the weekend. She made us feel calm, confident, and excited after each meeting, and we never felt restricted in our planning–it was SO special being able to be playful and ourselves when bringing the wedding to life. Amy’s incredibly well-connected to other vendors in the valley, and (duh) they all love her!

The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous–the grounds have it all, with ponds, forests, and mountain views, and the cabins are well-appointed and comfortable. Almost all of our guests came from out of state, and the venue gave them such a wonderful glimpse into the look and feel of Montana–they were blown away by the beauty, the friendly staff, and the overall feel.

We feel SO lucky to have had our wedding here and with the help of Amy. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the best weekend of our lives!!
Shawna
Shawna F. Sent on 11/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Exceptional

A destination wedding can be daunting to plan but Amy was quick and more than willing to answer every question we had. The Parkview Pavillion at Glacier Raft Company far exceeded all our expectations. We highly recommend hiring Amy as a wedding coordinator. She made the day so much less stressful and did a tremendous job at making our vision a reality. The view is also stunning and makes for amazing pictures!
K
Kelsey P. Sent on 10/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever

Such a beautiful venue, relaxing atmosphere, wonderful staff and amazing day!
illustration message review

Are you interested?

Awards

44
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Jennifer Mooney Photography | Weddings & Portraits Jennifer Mooney Photography | Weddings & Portraits Wedding Photographers

Having worked with Terry & Cassie for multiple weddings, I have nothing but good things to say. They and their crew put their heart and soul into every wedding I've been part of. Not only one of Glacier Park (and this valley's) most perfectly located venues, but they have everything to offer all in one place. Great owners, staff, location and venue! - Jennifer Mooney

Map

illustration visit

Would you like to visit?

Glacier Raft Company Weddings & Events frequently asked questions

Glacier Raft Company Weddings & Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Glacier Raft Company Weddings & Events includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Glacier Raft Company Weddings & Events for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Campsite/Cabin
  • Park
Glacier Raft Company Weddings & Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Glacier Raft Company Weddings & Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Glacier Raft Company Weddings & Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Glacier Raft Company Weddings & Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Glacier Raft Company Weddings & Events is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.8 in professionalism.

Other vendors in Bozeman for your wedding

Wedding Venues