Emmanuelle Vaugier and Kavan Smith Return for 'Big Sky River: The Bridal Path'

In 2022, Big Sky River starring Emmanuelle Vaugier and Kavan Smith premiered on Hallmark Mystery and was a hit for the network. The movie, based on author Linda Lael Miller's novel of the same name, follows Tara (Vaugier), a recent divorcee who takes a summer rental in the rural Montana town she visited as a child.

In Big Sky River: The Bridal Path, Tara's story continues as she looks to set roots in said small town.

Here's everything we know about Big Sky River: The Bridal Path including a Parade exclusive sneak peek!

What is Big Sky River: The Bridal Path about?

Tara Kendall (Vaugier), now settled in Montana and dating Sheriff Boone Taylor (Smith), works to bring their family lives together. Tensions soon arise, as they both realize that blending their families will be more of a challenge than they anticipated. Erin (Cassidy Nugent), Tara's stepdaughter from her previous marriage, struggles to find her place in both families, as now she not only has to share Tara with Boone’s children, but her father, James (Peter Benson, who also directs the film), is going to have a baby with his new wife. However, a new foreign exchange student has arrived in town, and he may be able to give Erin the attention she seeks.

Meanwhile, country sensation Casey Elder (Michelle Harrison) has found herself a genuine, down-to-earth beau and her new album seems to stem from her new bustling romance.

Is Big Sky River: The Bridal Path a sequel?

Yes! It's a sequel to Big Sky River on Hallmark Mystery.

Related: Get a Sneak Peek of Linda Lael Miller's Big Sky River Novel Adapted into a Hallmark Movie!

Is Big Sky River: The Bridal Path a new movie?

Sort of. It originally premiered on Hallmark Mystery last year and will make its Hallmark Channel premiere this Saturday.

Will Hallmark Channel show the original Big Sky River?

Yes, you can catch the original Big Sky River on Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. ET on Hallmark Mystery, before Big Sky River: The Bridal Path airs on Hallmark Channel at 8 p.m. ET the same day.

Meet the cast of Big Sky River: The Bridal Path

Emmanuelle Vaugier (Tara)

Emmanuelle Vaugier has credits in both film and television, including ABC's Mistresses and the movie Secondhand Lions with Michael Caine. Most recently she guest starred on Magnum, P.I. and Supergirl.

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Kavan Smith (Boone)

Hallmark fans know Kavan Smith from his role on When Calls the Heart where he has played Lee Coulter since Season 2. The popular Hallmark Channel series celebrated a landmark 100th episode in 2023. Sci-fi fans will also recognize Smith from his roles on Stargate: Atlantis, The 4400 and Eureka.

Related: Everything You Need to Know About Season 11 of When Calls the Heart!

Is Big Sky River: The Bridal Path based on other material?

The original movie, Big Sky River, is based on the book Big Sky River by Linda Lael Miller. Big Sky River: The Bridal Path is based on the same book series.

When does Big Sky River: The Bridal Path premiere?

Big Sky River: The Bridal Path premieres on Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel.

Does Parade have a sneak peek of Big Sky River: The Bridal Path?

We certainly do! Check out this Parade exclusive sneak peek of Big Sky River: The Bridal Path below.

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