Thea Rae Wedding Planner

Taneal and Jake

2011-02-11T12:16:00.000-07:00

October 15, 2010

Heritage Hall, Missoula, MT

Ryan and Clara

2010-09-03T13:06:00.000-06:00

June 2010
Heritage Hall, Missoula, MT

Heritage Hall Reception

A gorgeous Guest Book

Beautiful Flowers by Mo Gary

Most Delicious Cake by Margaret Ambrose

Beautiful Bride awaiting her niece's kind words.

Lil Smokies Rocked the House.

Dunrovin Ranch Event Center - A Taste of Montana

2009-12-06T11:11:00.000-07:00

Dunrovin Ranch Event Center

A small, private ranch surrounded by the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains - located on the Bitterroot River with over half a mile of river access. Only minutes from downtown Missoula with its “big city” charms – shopping, theater, music, dining. Personal service at its best! Family atmosphere – more like visiting a favorite relative than staying at a commercial operation.

Majestic views and a down-home feel provide the ideal setting for a Montana wedding. And the amenities don't stop at the natural landscape.

A log-crafted, 20x40 covered Dance Pavilion is wired and lighted, ready for an all night dance party.

The ranch has tables and chairs to help you seat up to 90 guests. The outside grounds can hold up to 500 people. Your event can be as intimate or as extravagant as you like!

Two nights of lodging is included in your event package and the modern cottages hold up to 10 people - but camping on site is also available.

Two full service kitchens provide ample space for staging and preparation for your big event. Bring in your own caterer or we can set you up with a favorites!

Provide your own flowers or use the on-site landscaped elements such as flowers, grape vines, potted plants and trees during for color and depth during the summer months.

There are 3 patios available for your event, including fire-pits and seating.

The Dunvovin Ranch Event Center is the perfect Montana setting for your special day!

Contact me for more details!

Rachel & Jonty

2009-09-26T13:47:00.005-06:00

September 26, 2009

Missoula Children's Theatre

Missoula, Montana

A Worldly Affair!

The story of Rachel and Jonty's courtship is full of laugh and long distance love. But not much could keep the happy couple apart and they celebrated their eternal union with style and class and friends from far and wide!

The couple first contacted me when they were living abroad in Hong Kong. Planning a wedding is stressful enough without the thousands of miles that separate you from your venue. So I was thrilled to assist the couple.

Rachel opted to replace any cut flowers with paper crafted poms from gorgeous purple and silver papers. The poms acted as centerpieces, napkin rings and wine bottle charms. The LED candles were encased in gorgeous purple glass votives holders. Seating was assigned and the table's were designated by maps of metropolitan cities worldwide. The perfect touch for this worldly couple!

All the rage cupcakes were iced with delicious lavendar and vanilla frosting. The meal was deliciously prepared by first time caterers - Jaker's - and the bar was stocked with local beer to be sipped by their friends who traveled from all over, including Pakistan, the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and of course Montanan's from Miles City and Great Falls!

Love was in the air and it couldn't be escaped! Both the Father of the Bride and the Groom showered Rachel and their guests with adoring stories and heartfelt thanks. When the dancing begin it was hard to pull anyone off the dance floor. It was definitely the place to be! Ryan, the gracious DJ from RMF DJ's, continued to play well into the night after the guests insisted on dancing some more, and more and more.

Recipe for a Worldly Affair:

Venue: Missoula Children's Theatre

Caterer: Jaker's Catering

Cupcakes: Rosauer's

Photography: Crackle Photography

Entertainment: RMF Entertainment

Congratulation Rachel & Jonty!

A beautiful couple with a gorgeous life ahead!

Lori & Brad

2009-09-12T11:38:00.003-06:00

Photo by Last Best Photography

September 12, 2009

Heritage Hall

Missoula, Montana

Photo by Last Best Photography

Best Friends & a Celebration of Love!

I was thrilled to work with Lori & Brad!

They were so easy-going and such straight-shooters that arranging all the wedding pieces was hardly a chore. I felt like I was helping good friends create a historical day in their life long love story!

Lori & Brad knew their colors were to be red and gold. They were sure Heritage Hall was the perfect spot. And Lori had no doubts that she would walk down the aisle to a favorite Queen song "You're My Best Friend".

Other than that they hoped for suggestions and referrals. Knowing the couple's excitement about their upcoming honeymoon to India and Lori's all-time favorite food dish being Gobi Aloo (a delicious Indian dish), it seemed fitting to incorporate some of the rich elements of that country's culture.

Photo by Marie Garrison

Photo by Last Best Photography

Photo by Marie Garrison

Photo by Last Best Photography

Recipe for a "Queen" Wedding:

Venue: Heritage Hall, Missoula, MT

Caterer: LeFebvre Catering

Flowers: Mo Gary

Cake/Cupcakes: Margaret Ambrose-Barton

Photography: Last Best Photography

Entertainment: RMF Entertainment

Congratulations Lori & Brad!

Bearcat & Chisato

2009-08-30T16:13:00.001-06:00

August 30, 2009

Teller Wildlife Refuge

Corvallis, Montana

A Rustic Montana Wedding at it's Finest!

A Barn with a View!

The Teller's 1,200 acre wildlife paradise is located in the heart of Montana's Bitterroot Valley. A dirt road takes you right to the refuge which is complete with a large, old red barn and Slack House for lodging. The site encompasses all that is "rural" Montana with it's rustic structures and wildlife neighbors. A perfect destination spot!

It was an honor to work with this couple. Their big day wasn't about bling nor ritz! It was truly about friends and family coming together, enjoying food and spirits, square dancing and all around smiles.

The day was overcast but the clouds parted for the afternoon ceremony. Once the party had moved into the barn loft, Mother Nature provided a gorgeous spectacle of lightning, rumbling thunder and rainfall. The couple and their guests crowded the covered deck for an awe-inspiring glimpse of Mother Nature!

Recipe for a "Rustic Montana" Wedding:
Venue: Teller Wildlife Refuge
Caterer: Silk Road Catering
Flowers: Mo Gary
Cake: Bari Lynn
Photography: David Narazaki
Entertainment: Eddy Fields
Cellist: Brandon

Congratulations Bearcat & Chisato!

Ashley & Carter

2009-06-19T12:49:00.002-06:00

June 19, 2009

Heritage Hall

Missoula, Montana

A Simply Romantic Union!

The weather is unpredictable in Montana in the middle of June. But this wedding wasn't about extravagance it was truly about the union between a young couple obviously headed for a long life of love together. When the skies continued to rain all day we moved the ceremony inside and the guests watched the vows from their reception seats.

But the tables were anything but an eye-sore. Complete with gorgeous wild fl0wers from Mo Gary's garden, stark white linens and flickering votives, they rounded out the romantic sentiment of the day! This wedding is a perfect example of keeping things simple and focusing on the fun to be had with family and friends.

The food was served with an extra pinch of delicious from newcomers, Silk Road Catering. The Father-of-the-Bride gleamed with pure love and enthusiasm for the couple and gave a heartfelt toast. Then the party begin: dancing and celebration shots!

Recipe for a Simply Romantic Day:

Venue: Heritage Hall, Missoula, MT

Catering: Silk Road Catering

Flowers: Mo Gary

Photography: Dawn Alicia Photography

Entertainment: Hey Mr DJ!

Jennie & Jason

2009-05-09T12:40:00.002-06:00

May 9, 2009

Heritage Hall

Missoula, Montana

A Gorgeous Sunny Day for a Gorgeous Couple!

Jennie and Jason found themselves in true love early on. This day was about celebrating that perfect fit. Again, with the backdrop of Heritage Hall and the gorgeous grounds the couple made it official in front of friends and family. Jennie and her closest friends walked down the aisle to a string trio and shimmered under the early afternoon sunshine.

Inside the hall, the tables were a run with bold hues of pink and yellow and topped by petri dishes of perfectly sculpted Gerber Daisies. Dove sugar cookies were iced with pink and adorned with the couple's name and wedding date - a perfect favor for guests!

The food spread was a delicious hit amongst the guests - fresh sushi, baked brie, hot artichoke dip, cheese and crudites, all complimented by chilled vodka grapes - a schmorgasboard of tastes!

Recipe for a Bright Day:

Venue: Heritage Hall, Missoula, MT

Caterer: Good Food Store and All Events Catering

Flowers: Bitterroot Flower Shop

Photography: Adriane Hornung

Congratulations Jennie & Jason!

Sonja & Joseph

2008-10-18T11:36:00.001-06:00

October 18, 2008

Heart View Center

Arlee, Montana

Mission Mountains, Sunflowers and a Long Love Story!

The HEART VIEW CENTER is located near ARLEE, MONTANA, next to 240 acres of open space, which includes the certified organic COMMON GROUND FARM and forested upland and river bottoms. This surrounding open space allows access to the JOCKO RIVER.

It is truly amazing to be immersed in the ah-inspiring Mission Mountains! You can't help but be overcome with a deep respect. And the turning of the leaves littered the mountains with yellows and golds, just barely turning with the season.

The colors and location were a perfect fit for Sonja's Harvest vision. Sonja grew the magnificently colored sunflowers herself - in her front yard. She crafted the dried arrangements from the sunflowers and wheat and encompassed them in rustic galvanized buckets. She meticulously made all of the runners - and the flower girl dresses! The bride had a vision and the determination to pull it off.

Thank you Dawn Alicia Photography for the gorgeous shots!

Recipe for a memorably sweet day:

Venue: Heart View Center, Arlee, Montana
Flowers: Sonja Trippett

Photography: Dawn Alicia Photography

Congratulations Sonja & Joseph!

Thea Rae Delamater

2008-08-01T17:50:00.002-06:00

My name is Thea Rae Delamater. I hail from a few states but my heart has always belonged to Montana.

I have been working within non-profits for the last 9 years as an event producer.

I finally made the switch to personal party planning 3 years ago. And I am thrilled to have found something I enjoy to do and where I can use my innate talents of organizing, styling and managing any situation!

As a wedding planner, my mission is to provide quality service to couples who may not have the time nor energy to devote to the many details that can consume a wedding celebration!

A bride's smile means the world to me!

Please visit my website for a complete list of packages and services.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or comments!