Weekend Weddings
at Cider Mountain
There are certain events we all seem to remember in our life: graduations, your first car, that first kiss, your first job, meeting your soon-to-be spouse, and the proposal.
And there are some events that may have not happened yet but we know will be memorable—birth announcements, owning a home, a 40th surprise party, dream vacations, retirement. So many great memories come from the “firsts” in your life. A wedding is one of those moments.
A wedding is more than just an event—it’s the first step in a life-long commitment, a decision between two people to journey together and share in many more firsts.
And your commitment to each other deserves to be celebrated.
At Cider Mountain, we know the excitement of finding your dress, choosing the flowers, and deciding on food. And we also know the stress that comes along with that excitement.
Your choice to have a weekend wedding at our venue reduces the amount of stress that comes with planning and allows you to relax and enjoy your celebration once you’ve arrived.
Imagine the moment when you reach the venue where you can truly breathe deeply and a weight is lifted off you because everything is in one place and the celebrating can begin.
It’s a freeing moment.
What could be more unique and perfect than to celebrate with a private, exclusive weekend wedding?
A weekend wedding at Cider Mountain is a 4-day, 3-night experience for you and your guests.
With a Thursday afternoon check-in, you’ll have an ample amount of time to bring together all the items for the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. You’ll be able to hang your dress, unpack and enjoy time together with your family and friends.
The great thing about a weekend wedding is that it’s organized and uniquely designed by you.
You can make it as structured as you want or have some general ideas that are flexible.
And we’ve created a free guide to help you plan. Because what bride doesn’t need a little more help when it comes to planning!
It’s full of ideas for events throughout your weekend wedding, a convenient checklist and questions when looking for a venue, and a detailed itinerary example ready for you to use as a template.
Give Yourself and Family the Gift of Time
Weddings are a wonderful time—fun, beautiful, and a celebration like no other. However, so many couples say that their wedding ‘went by so fast!’ or ‘It was over before we knew it!’
And it’s true. A traditional one-day wedding is usually 4-5 hours. This includes the ceremony and the reception. This limited time puts pressure on couples to try and greet and thank all their guests, while also trying to include all those traditional moments of the first dance, toasts, and cutting the wedding cake before it’s time to leave.
In walks the solution of a weekend wedding.
Weekend weddings extend the celebration so you’re not limited to fitting everything in on one day.
It’s the amount of time together a weekend wedding gives you that a single-day event just can’t.
Having just one venue for the entire weekend allows you to choose a ceremony on Friday or Saturday, gives you space for a rehearsal dinner instead of needing to find an additional venue, time to wake up peacefully the day after the ceremony, and open gifts with family and friends while enjoying brunch before heading off into your new life together.
No rushing from place to place.
Downtime throughout the weekend to relax and make memories.
Be fully present during the special moments of the reception because you’ve already greeted many of your guests throughout the weekend.
Extend the reception time if you’re not ready to leave—there are no time constraints.
Time is something we all want more of and wish we had later on in life. Give yourself the gift of time by booking a once-in-a-lifetime weekend wedding at Cider Mountain.
One Venue.
One Weekend.
A Lifetime of Memories.
The Amenities of a Resort, the Benefits of a Destination Wedding, and the Beauty of the Outdoors
The North Idaho wedding venue at Cider Mountain gives you multiple spaces to gather together, opportunities to make incredible memories, and multiple location options for your ceremony and reception.
And it does this all in a backdrop of luxury and natural beauty.
With lodging for approximately 40 people, you’ll be able to have your closest friends and family celebrate alongside you all weekend long, not just for one day.
As a family-owned business, we know the value of being together—and also know that over the course of a weekend people need their own space too. We’ve created common spaces that are warm and inviting, as well as more private, intimate spaces. This allows everyone to be in a place that’s most comfortable, gives flexibility, and works for larger and smaller groups.
Here are just a few of the spaces and amenities you’ll have during your weekend wedding:
Large living-room-like area in The Lodge
Elegant Dining Area with a large farmhouse wood table
Full access to a commercial kitchen
Espresso Machine
Full-screen Theatre Room
Spacious outdoor patio with Wood-Burning Fireplace
Multiple bar areas-both inside and outside
Billiards Lounge
Stunning Bridal Suite
Throughout your weekend, not only will you enjoy all these spaces, but you and your guests will have 160 acres to explore. Taking an afternoon or evening walk, spending time in nature, and breathing in the freshness has a way of naturally reducing stress, helping to balance out all the emotions of the weekend.
The time and space, the reduced stress, and the beauty a weekend wedding at Cider Mountain provides is something you’ll cherish.
Looking back and knowing you didn’t miss a single moment from one of the most important moments of your life—now that is something worth celebrating.
“My husband and I had our wedding here at the beginning of September and we had a wonderful experience. Everyone we worked with and talked to was extremely helpful and kind. Our friends and family couldn’t believe how beautiful the venue was and truly enjoyed having the availability to stay the weekend to celebrate with us. We are so glad we chose to have our wedding at Cider Mountain!”
— Chelsea B.