Bozeman Montana Weddings

Bozeman, Montana provides the complete wedding experience for the bride and groom, in addition to all the wedding guests.

Wedding Locations
The wide expanses of Montana’s valleys at over a mile above sea level provide incredibly wide panoramas against the majestic rugged beauty of the mountains. These views provide a breath taking backdrop for any wedding regardless of size and scope.

The Bozeman Montana wedding venues offer every feature of this beautiful state; riverside, lakeside, mountain valley and even mountain top lodges for those that require thin air!

Because Bozeman is so close to Yellowstone National Park, you may want to consider having your wedding ceremony in the Park. Some of the more popular sites in the Park are the Old Faithful area, Lake Butte Overlook and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. A special park use permit is required and entrance fee policies apply.

Check with Yellowstone National Park Officials concerning the rules and regulations of a wedding in the Park. More Yellowstone National Park Information Here

Wedding Planning
Creating, planning and producing a Montana wedding is a formidable task. It takes skill, artistry and experience to supply everything that goes into your special day. The professionals in Montana are exceptional and can handle everything from the wedding rehearsals through the honeymoon. The services they offer are amongst the best for the Montana bride.

Whether you fancy a cocktail reception, a huge rehearsal dinner or a backyard barbeque, all types and forms of celebration are available here. Check with the many wedding planning professionals who can offer great advice and guidance to plan that special day.

Marriage Licenses
Gallatin County Marriage License Information (Amsterdam/Churchill, Belgrade, Big Sky, Bozeman, Four Corners, Gallatin Gateway, Manhattan, Three Forks, West Yellowstone)

Marriage licenses are obtained from the Clerk of District Court's office located in the Law and Justice Center.

For Out-of-state applicants who are unable to be present at Clerk of District Court's Office prior to ceremony:

Fill out the Montana Marriage Application before a Clerk of District Court or a Notary Public in your state.

The Clerk of District Court or Notary Public that you appear before must swear you in to tell the truth.

After completing the marriage application, send the following to the Gallatin County Clerk of District Court, 615 South 16th Street, Room 302, Bozeman, MT 59715:

1. Completed Montana Marriage Application, signed by both bride and groom and either the Clerk of District Court or a Notary Public with their seal.
2. Informed Consent/Waiver of Requirement of Blood Test form signed by both the bride and groom.
3. $53 for the license fee. (Money Order only - no personal checks)
4. Statement of how to proceed when license is complete. At your request, we can mail the license to you or give it to someone you designate to pick it up for you.

When the douments are received, the Clerk will then issue a Montana Marriage License for you to get married within the State of Montana. You must come to Montana and be married within 180 days. After that time, the application expires and you would have to reapply.

If you have any questions about the process, contact

Gallatin County Clerk of District Court
615 South 16th Street
Room 302
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-2165