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Welcome Yonder, Y’all
Let your inner Cowboy or Cowgirl out! Embrace the culture of the Wild West at the Welcome Yonder Y’all Soirée. Gather ‘round for cocktails, a lil country music, passed bites, Yellowstone Hat Co. customization hat bar, and The Boot Game: Starring Bride & Groom. Bringing a lil Texas to Montana!
Come again? Is your rowdy inner fashionista desperate for Western Casual Chic outfit inspiration? Saddle up, pohdnah. https://pin.it/f9weX0d8L
Your kids are adorable – we love them – please leave them at home.Sage Lodge : Yellowstone Lawn
Thursday
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October 9th
4:00 - 7:00 pmAttire
Western Casual Chic: Cowboys hats, Cowboy boots, fringe, denim, plaid, Aztec prints, western flare!
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The Night Before: Cocktails & Tall Tales
Gather round for all the love, laughter, cold brewskis, delicious nom noms, and tall tales about the Bride & Groom told by close friends and family. Event is outside so dress warm!
Tall Tales Cocktails Outfit Inspo Needed? We got you. https://pin.it/f9weX0d8L
Your kids are adorable – we love them – please leave them at home.Sage Lodge: Yellowstone Grill Patio
Friday
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October 10th
5:00 - 8:00 pmAttire
Cocktail attire with Cowboy boots and Cowboy hats. Suits and bolo ties for the males, cocktail dresses for the ladies. Skip the heels - you don't want to sink in the dirt.
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We Gettin Hitched, Y’all
8 years in the making, gather at the base of Emigrant Peak for the pinnacle of Magic in Montana – to witness Alison marry Mose.
Meet in Sage Lodge lobby at 3:00 PM. 5 min walk to Ceremony Field. Dress warm. Wedding is outside. If transportation to Ceremony Field needed, please let the bride know.
Stick around for a signature drink after the ceremony then hop in line for a photo with Bride and Groom in front of one of the most a jaw dropping backdrops: Emigrant Peak.
Formal Gowns and Tuxedoes…. with boots? Is that math mathin’? You betcha: https://pin.it/f9weX0d8L
Your kids are adorable – we love them – please leave them at home.
Sage Lodge : Ceremony Field
Saturday
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October 11th
3:30 pmAttire
Formal attire with a western flare. Suit or tux with boots for the Cowboys, long formal gowns and boots for the Cowgirls. We will be in the grass so cowboy boots preferred. (Heels at your own risk).
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Let the Wild Rumpus Start
Head on over to Yellowstone Barn Hallway for Cocktail Hour 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, while Bride and Groom snap some shots before the sun sets over them mountains. Get ready to party with live music from The Tiny Band, from country, to Motown, to current pop tunes. Saddle up for the best night of our lives (so far)!
Wild Rumpus outfit inspo https://pin.it/f9weX0d8L
Your kids are adorable – we love them – please leave them at home.Sage Lodge : Yellowstone Barn
Saturday
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October 11th
5:30 pmAttire
Formal Attire, perhaps loosen those ties.
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Til We Meet Again Farewell
We’re all going to feel like we were hit by a tractor trailer truck hauling 150 cases of Moët, but we want to say a proper farewell before you leave! According to history, we will live to see the sun rise once again. If you’re still in town and haven’t had enough of us yet, the B&G will make an appearance at The Grill in Sage Lodge for a casual breakfast. This one’s on your tab as Father of the Bride is officially tapped out.
Your kids are adorable – we love them – please leave them at home.Sage Lodge : The Grill
Sunday
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October 12th
10:00 amAttire
Casual, sweats, sneakers, maybe even still in your robe.
Alison & Mose
Mose and Alison are overjoyed to have all their favorite people in their favorite place: Paradise Valley, Montana – just 35 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. A fall foliage lovers dream in October, so dress warm, leave the heels at home, pack your cowboy boots, cowboys hats, hiking gear, sense of adventure, and join us for an unforgettable weekend in the valley. Plenty of champagne to be popped, animal watching to be had, guitar tunes to be sung around a campfire, and making memories of a lifetime – all under the stars in Big Sky Montana.
- Alison & Mose
Flower Girls
Emery Claire & Hutton Everly
These little balls of rambunctious energy are so excited to walk the aisle at ceremony field and see their Auntie Ali marry Uncle Mose.
Solo Ring Holding Groomsman
Will Boyer
The most incredible son on the planet. Lives for basketball, adventure, and the Lord. He is kind, smart, funny and shows wisdom beyond his years.
The Bride’s Page
Barrett Butler
Alison’s first and only nephew. Her buddy since birth for all sporting events. He has a thirst for knowledge, an inquisitive mind, and asks the best questions about how things work.
Parents of the Bride
Beverly & Carl Panasik
At first sales pitch, Bev and Carl were a smidge skeptical of the Bride’s in-depth presentation: Magic in Montana, yet in the same conversation, immediately on board. Bev and Carl recognize Alison and Mose’s passion for animals, nature, and their love for National Parks. Carl and Bev are excited to host friends and family away from the hustle and bustle of city life, in the solitude and glory of the untouched natural wonder of Paradise Valley.
Parents of the Groom
Debbie McClelland
Debbie is overjoyed her one and only son finally found a woman who loves, adores, and cherishes him beyond her expectations. So much that she boarded a flight for the first time in December of 2024 to see her son propose to the love of his life, first-hand. Her words to Alison, “I wasn’t gonna miss this!” Since then, Debbie has gone on record to say she’s “not ever gettin on a plane again.”
Larry Whithouse
Mose’s lovely father left this earth in July of 2017, yet he has revealed himself occasionally throughout their relationship. In the short time Larry was able to spend with Alison and Mose together, he was elated in the love they had for each other. Larry was with them in spirit at their proposal and will be with them throughout the Magic in Montana festivities.
The Couple
Alison & Mose
Almost 11 years ago, Alison’s first “big project” with the Dallas Mavericks was to remodel an old Quicksilver store in Victory Plaza (in front of American Airlines Center) along with multiple retail locations inside the AAC. The CEO told her, “go to the building, meet with a guy named Mose.” That was it. Simple, right? Probably some old dude with a plumber’s crack, suspenders, and a janitor key ring a jingling. When she walked into the meeting, her eyes met the bluest, kindest eyes on the most handsome man she had ever seen. Butterflies hit, she started sweating, then found herself stammering through a work meeting. Not only did she have on open-toed sandals in a restricted construction site (steel toe boots required) but found herself incapable of concentrating. She couldn’t even answer a simple question directly. Once she and her right hand woman, Allison Lewis, left the meeting, Alison P recalled there being only 4 people in the meeting – Allison L quickly hit her back with “there were over 20” and “did you feel that?…what are you going to do?”
Alison had been struck by Cupid’s Bow, hard… something she thought was only myth. It was love at first sight.
Mose left the same work meeting thinking, “wow…. what a creature,” and on the same note “who is this diva showing up in sandals to a construction site,” but had absolutely no idea Alison had even noticed him beyond formalities.
Only one little problem…. neither of them were single at the time, so over the next 2+ years, Allison Lewis was 3rd wheel to a series of “working lunches” as Mose and Alison P got to know each other, forming an unbreakable friendship.
A couple years later when both Alison and Mose had been single for some time, they ran into each other at Mavs game. Mose thought, “now or never” and took a leap. He asked Alison if she would meet him for a drink after the game. They have been inseparable besties ever since.
Please plan to come early or stay late to spend a few days inside Yellowstone National Park’s geothermal wonders. B&G know the area well, best places to spot wildlife, and best hikes in the park. Reach out anytime!
Don’t forget to check out our FAQ section.
https://www.earthtrekkers.com/best-things-to-do-in-yellowstone-national-park/
Magic in Montana: 3-Day Shindig, Optional Farewell Breakfast
Registry
As we eagerly anticipate our wedding day, we are filled with gratitude from the love and encouragement from each of you. We are beyond grateful to be celebrating our wedding with you in one of our most favorite places on earth and we greatly appreciate you traveling from far and wide to be with us this October.
The best gift you can give is to celebrate with us in Paradise Valley.
All of our resources are being invested in the Magic in Montana experience, so our honeymoon will have to wait. If your heart strings are a tuggin, we have included cash gift options if you would like to contribute to our future honeymoon plans.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Pray, Montana
Explore / Relax / Wet Yer Whistle / Shop
Hike
Pine Creek Falls Trail
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5WxH2tK9KuUzwS1R9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
Livingston, Montana
Hike the moderate level out-and-back through magnificent pine forest to gorgeous waterfalls in Custer Gallatin National Forest. Trail begins near Pine Creek Campground.
3 miles.
741 ft. Elevation gain.
Takes 1hr 45min
Get Geothermal.
Yellowstone National Park
US-89, Gardiner, MT 59030
Gardiner, Montana
35 miles south of Sage Lodge, beyond the north entrance of the park, lies over two million acres of land, including Mammoth Springs, Old Faithful, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, numerous geyser basins, and 5 additional park entrances. Take a scenic drive through valleys filled with elk, bison, bears, wolves, fox and bald eagles – there is A LOT to do here.
https://www.earthtrekkers.com/best-things-to-do-in-yellowstone-national-park/
https://sagelodge.com/things-to-do-near-yellowstone/tours/
Explore. Hike.
Hikes on-site at Sage: Emigrant Peak
55 Sage Lodge
Pray, Montana
Multiple hikes on Sage Lodge property. Hike Emigrant Peak right from the property!
Fish
Fly Fishing On-Site
55 Sage Lodge
Pray, Montana
Fly fishing and custom fly making.
https://sagelodge.com/things-to-do-near-yellowstone/on-site-fly-fishing/
Explore
Horseback Riding in Yellowstone
Pray, Montana
Horseback riding tours inside Yellowstone National Parl with Horsetrack Outfitters.
https://sagelodge.com/things-to-do-near-yellowstone/horseback-riding/
mike@horsetrackoutfitters.com
Drive.
Grand Teton National Park
https://www.nps.gov/grte/index.htm
Got a bit more time? Head south to see the magnificent Tetons in Grand Teton National Park. Highly recommend seeing Mormon Row at sunrise, then hiking Jenny Lake to Cascade Canyon Trail.
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163 Chico Road
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Sage Lodge
Sage Lodge
55 Sage Lodge Dr, Pray, MT 59065
From
$845 per night
Distance
On-Site. All Sage Lodge reservations DUE BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
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Asked & Answered
This is a big trip with a lot of logistics, so we’ve added some information below to answer questions you may have!
Do we need to rent a car?
Yes. Sage Lodge is approximately 1 hour from Bozeman.
There are no ride sharing apps in Paradise Valley.
What is easiest airport to fly into?
Bozeman International Airport (BZN).
Is there Uber or Lyft in Paradise Valley?
No. Neither Uber, Lyft, or any other ride sharing companies are available in Paradise Valley.
How do I book my room at Sage Lodge?
If you confirmed via text with the bride you will be staying at Sage Lodge, the Sage Lodge Concierge will reach out to you by phone and email to lock in all reservation details.
If you did not secure a Sage Lodge room with the bride via text, you can try to book a room by calling 855.400.0505 or visit www.sagelodge.com and click on ‘BOOK NOW.’
If I need to book an Airbnb, what city do I search?
Pray, Montana and Emigrant, Montana will get you closest to the venue.
Is there a dress code?
You betcha! Please refer to the “Party” page of our site for full details on suggested attire for each event.
We ask that on our wedding day you dress in formal attire with a western flare — gowns and tuxes with cowboy boots.
We encourage Western Chic attire all weekend.
Still need outfit inspo? We got ya. https://pin.it/f9weX0d8L
Cowboys boots - are they mandatory?
No, but trust us: the walk to Ceremony Field is 5 minutes down a dirt road, then through tall grass which may be a bit muddy after a rain. Heels at your own risk. It will be chilly and windy – we are in a valley after all.
What will the weather be like?
Mid-October in Pray typically features chilly, partly sunny days with high temperatures averaging 53°F (12°C). Nights are cold, average low 30°F (-1°C). October is a transitional month in Pray, with a mix of sunny and cloudy days, temperatures dropping, and chances of snow / rain increasing. Bring your warmest coat, gloves, scarves, beanies, etc. Ceremony will be outside.
Are children welcome?
While we adore the little ones in our lives, we have chosen to host an adults-only celebration. We hope you understand only the flower girls will be allowed to attend and even those little ones will depart by 8pm. To make things a little easier for those traveling with kids, we’ve compiled a list of reputable local childcare providers we’re happy to share with you.
Do I need a Cowboy hat?
If you need one, the bride and groom will have an authentic custom hat experience from Yellowstone Hat Co. at the Welcome Yonder Y’all event: Thursday night from 4-7pm, inside the Yellowstone Barn hallway. Palm / Straw hats $150. Felt Wool hats $200 – all customization additions included – branded, feathers, leather, ribbons, cards, etc! Create a unique hat to take home your own piece of this Yellowstone experience. YHC will even custom shape your hat to perfectly fit your noggin.
Nearest town that sells western wear?
Check out our ‘Things to do’ site section for the closest and best western wear stores.
Grocery Store in Pray?
There is only a General Store in Pray, so be sure to hit up a grocery store in Livingston before making the drive further into the valley.
How far is Livingston?
Pray to Livingston: 25 mi, 30 min
Bozeman to Livingston: 35 mi, 36 min
Bozeman to Pray: 59 mi, 1 hour
What time does the ceremony start?
The ceremony begins promptly at 4:00pm. We recommend arriving at Sage Lodge lobby no later than 3:30pm so you can stroll over to Ceremony Field and easily find a seat.
How far is Yellowstone National Park North Entrance / Arch?
The north gate of Yellowstone National Park is 35 mi / 36 min south of Sage Lodge. The north gates is in the town of Gardiner, MT home of Roosevelt’s YNP Arch built in 1872.
How far is Old Faithful and when does she erupt?
Distance from Sage to Old Faithful: 120 miles / 2hr drive
Old Faithful Eruption Schedule: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/exploreoldfaithful.htm
Will my cell phone work inside YNP?
No. Time to bust out the old school National Geographic map!