Carolyn
Smurthwaite
& Daniel
Chae
are getting married
Questions?
Please join us at Paddle Ridge — at the west entrance to 🏔️ Glacier National Park for a weekend of love & camp vibes.
Weekend Guide
THURS, SEP 3
7pm–9pm
Pre-Welcome Dinner(Optional)
Blackstar BrewPub, Whitefish
For guests arriving early, Daniel and Carolyn will be having dinner and drinks at Blackstar BrewPub in Whitefish. It's a casual way to say hi and hang out before the weekend kicks off. The event is not hosted, and there's no need to RSVP. Just drop by anytime between 7 and 9 and look for us.
FRI, SEP 4
7pm–10pm
Welcome Party
Park View Pavilion, Paddle Ridge
Kick off the weekend with a casual barbecue, cold drinks, and good company under the Montana sky. Come as you are — this is your chance to settle in and say hello before the big day.
Dress Code
SAT, SEP 5
4:30pm–11pm
Ceremony & Reception
Park View Pavilion, Paddle Ridge
Join us for I Do’s at the Park View Pavilion overlooking Glacier National Park, followed by dinner, desserts, and dancing. We can’t wait to celebrate with the people we love most.
11pm–1am
Afters
Bear Den, Paddle Ridge
The party continues — dancing, late-night treats, and beats from The Friz.
Dress Code
SUN, SEP 6
6pm–9pm
Farewell Dinner & Live Music(Optional)
Thirty Eight, Whitefish
For guests still in town on Sunday evening, Daniel and Carolyn will be having a bite, a drink, and a dance at Thirty Eight in Whitefish, a casual live music venue with food trucks and a small bar. It's a relaxed way to see everyone before we all head home. The event is not hosted, and there's no need to RSVP. Swing by anytime between 6 and 9, even just to say goodbye, and look for us.
Getting Here
Fly
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
Kalispell, Montana — 30 minutes (26 miles) from the venue
Drive
Car rentals are available onsite at the airport.
Stay
Paddle Ridge — West Glacier, MT 59936
We recommend staying on site.
