Kara & Chriss

On August 17, 2019, Kara and Chriss will be married at the Chico Hot Springs Resort in Pray, MT. We look forward to sharing our special moment with friends and family. We can't wait to have an amazing weekend with you! This is a whole family event and we expect quite a few kids, so please feel to bring 'em if you got 'em.

A few of you have asked about where we are registered. Please don't feel like you have to get something, but we registered for a few things on MyRegistry.com. We also wouldn't mind something like sponsoring a dinner or bottle of wine or a dive on our still-in-the-planning stages honeymoon! We just appreciate everyone for coming out and spending time with us.

Kara and Chriss at Little Stony Man


Chico Hot Springs Resort Logo
Moonlight on the river at Chico.

Location Information

Both the wedding and reception will be held at the Chico Hot Springs Resort in Pray, MT. Where, pray tell, is Pray you may ask? Somewhere in the mountains between Billings and Bozeman. Part of the fun is just getting there!

ROOMS ARE BOOKING UP FAST, PLEASE CONTACT THE RESORT TO BOOK YOUR ROOM IF YOU HAVEN"T ALREADY!

Chico Hot Springs Resort

A block of rooms have been reserved for guests at the resort. There aren't a whole lot of other options in the area, so we recommend you take advantage of the block. The resort is completely booked between our block and other reservations, so please don't hesitate. There are a mix of cabins/chalets and rooms in the main lodge blocked. Please let us know if you have questions about specific rooms. Some of the rooms are in the supposedly haunted old building, so feel free to go in for that if you're interested. Some rooms in the old building DO NOT have private bathrooms, so be sure to check that too if it matters to you.

www.chicohotsprings.com

Address & Contact Information

163 Chico Road
Pray, MT 59065

406.333.4933

45'20'16'N 110'41'32'W

You're probably going to need a car to get from an airport to Chico. They don't really do Uber out that way and it would take a few days to hike it.

Word is cars are booking up in Bozeman, so please make your car reservation early if you need one!

Nearest Airports (In MT Terms...)

Bozeman, Montana (BOZ)

Bozeman is the closest major airport to the resort and is a great town to visit if you have a chance. The drive from Bozeman to the resort is approximately 1.25hrs.

Billings, Montana (BIL)

Billings is Kara's hometown and a little further from the resort (approximately 2.25hrs) but often quite a bit cheaper than Bozeman depending on where you're coming in from.


Chico Hot Springs Resort Airstrip

For ultimate convenience, fly your small private plane directly to the resort. Call the resort number listed above and they will shut down the road for your arrival.


Airports on the Other Side of Yellowstone National Park

If you're looking for an additional adventure and want to fly in a little further away and drive up through Yellowstone National Park, you'll see some great sights!

Cody, Wyoming (YRA)

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Jackson, Wyoming (JAC)

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Stuff to Do in and Around Montana


  • Yellowstone National Park
    45 minute drive

    One of the greatest National Parks in the US lies just a short drive from the resort. Pretty much a straight shot down 89 to the town of Gardiner outside the entrance to Yellowstone. If you're extending your visit, we highly recommend staying in Gardiner and at least making the drive through the park.
    Yellowstone National Park Site
    Google Maps Directions to Yellowstone Park

  • Livingston, Montana
    30 minute drive

    Cute town with good food and breweries. Check out Neptune's Brewery, which as strange as it sounds has good beer and sushi in the middle of MT..
    Neptune's Brewery
    Katabatic Brewing

  • Emigrant, Montana
    10 minute drive

    Closest town to the resort.
    Emigrant Info

  • Billings - Montana Fair
    2 hour drive

    For all you big fans of 98°, think of making the earlier trip in to Billings for the Montana Fair. In addition to great rides, livestock competitions, fair food and bingo, the semi-OG boy-band will rock the stage on the 10th. Outside of that excitement... the fair is definitely worth checking out if you're in Billings between the 9th and 17th.
    https://www.montanafair.com/

  • Outdoor Adventures from Chico Resort
    Various

    The resort offers a number of excellent outdoors activites. Horseback riding, hiking, fly Fishing and river rafting are all available through the resort.
    River Rafting—from scenic floats to 18 mile white water adventures
    Horseback Riding—Call Rockin' HK Outfitters at 406.333.4933
    Fishing / Fly Fishing—Lots of options listed on the site

  • Hiking
    Various

    Most of y'all have seen our pictures, don't miss out on the amazing views you can get from a short hike.

  • Ghost Towns
    Various

    It's pretty wild to drive through someone's ranch and see the remains of an entire town abandoned 100 years ago, or even check out the more touristy places like Virginia City and see how the town used to be.
    Virginia City Montana
    Karst's Camp
    Castle Town

  • Chico Saloon
    On Site

    A real cowboy saloon, so be prepared. Open daily 11:00am-1:30am. Don't order a fancy drink - and that includes asking for some fancy whiskey (ask Chriss about that if you haven't heard the story).
    Chico Saloon

  • Chico Hot Springs Pool
    On Site

    Take the plunge into our two open-air natural mineral hot springs pools. Guests soak, swim, play and relax in our chemical-free, geothermally heated pools every day of the year. Watch the sun rise over the Absaroka Mountains or gaze into the night sky while soaking in soothing waters. Resort guests have access from 7:00am-11:00pm daily.
    The Hot Springs


Ceremony & Reception

The Ceremony image
Ceremony

Date: Saturday, 17 August 2019
Time: 5:00 pm
Weather permitting, the ceremony will be held outside; so please be prepared!

Reception starry night image
Reception

A reception with seated dinner, dancing and drinks will be immediately following the ceremony. And following that, there may be a brief stop in the saloon.

We're shooting for a prohibition / roaring twenties theme of sorts, so feel free to break out your 3-piece suit or best flapper dress to join in the fun. Don't feel like you have to though! Smart casual is perfectly fine as well. We just want everyone to have a good time.


Let Us Know If You Can Make it!
(and what you want to eat)



Menu Options Include:

Chico Prime Rib of Beef

A 12 oz. cut prime rib crusted with garlic and fresh herbs, slow roasted, served with caramelized onion horseradish sauce and au-jus.


Stuffed Pork Chop

Pork chop stuffed with mushroom duxelles, served with a Flathead cherry sauce.

Vegetarian Couscous

Israeli couscous with pine nuts, almonds, cranberries with an herbed chevré and coconut milk béchamel. Carrot and yam puree and apple compote.


Kids Entrée

Chicken strips served with french fries!


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