A Maid of Honor HQ Guide
Ketchum spa days, sleigh-ride dinners, and Bald-Mountain photoshoots
Sun Valley for brides is a Sun Valley Lodge stay, a Ketchum pottery class, and a Bald-Mountain golden-hour photoshoot.
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Trip terms sheet included.
What to do
skiing • Full day
2,054 acres on Bald Mountain with legendary groomers and zero lift lines
skiing • 3-4 hours
Groomed Nordic trails in a scenic mountain valley with warming yurt
biking • 3 hours
400+ miles of trails from paved paths to gnarly singletrack
brewery tour • 3 hours
Walking crawl through Warfield, Sawtooth Brewery, and local bars
horseback riding • 2-3 hours
Trail rides through alpine meadows with Sawtooth Mountain panoramas
spa • Half day
Legacy resort spa + soaking pools + champagne packages
sleigh ride • 2.5 hr
Horse-drawn sleigh to Trail Creek Cabin + fireside dinner
Where to go out
lounge • balanced • $$$
Upscale bar and restaurant with craft cocktails and mountain-chic decor
beer garden • chill • $$
Craft distillery and brewery combo with house-made spirits and ales
lounge • chill • $$$
Legendary lodge lounge where Hemingway drank — live music and craft cocktails
bar • balanced • $
Après favorite with strong pours and a no-frills neighborhood vibe
cocktail lounge • balanced • $$$
Iconic lodge lounge — live piano + candlelit booths + champagne
Where to eat
New American • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Farm-to-table seasonal dishes in a cozy log cabin setting
American • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Upscale dining with steaks, seafood, and an excellent cocktail program
Italian • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Italian wine bar and restaurant with handmade pasta and wood-fired dishes
Mexican • $$ • Best for: dinner
Beloved Ketchum spot with creative Mexican fare and strong margaritas
Asian Fusion • $$ • Best for: dinner
Pan-Asian noodles, bao, and rice bowls with a modern vibe
Cafe • $ • Best for: brunch
Morning coffee and breakfast staple in downtown Ketchum
Breakfast • $$ • Best for: brunch
Popular brunch spot with creative benedicts and fresh-baked pastries
New American • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Candlelit lodge dining — bachelorette group-dinner standby
Where to stay
resort • Max 4 guests
Iconic 1936 resort where Hemingway wrote — pool, spa, and bowling alley
boutique-hotel • Max 4 guests
Modern boutique hotel with rooftop hot tub and walkable downtown access
hotel • Max 4 guests
Comfortable downtown hotel with hot tub and mountain views
house • Max 14 guests
Private homes and condos with hot tubs near downtown Ketchum
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Real venues from the list above, parallel tracks for the pregnant friend and the sober bridesmaid, and a trip terms sheet for the group chat so nobody gets a Venmo surprise. Free. No card.
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