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

Last year, Big Sky River starring Emmanuelle Vaugier and Kavan Smith premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and was a hit for the network. The film, based on a novel by author Linda Lael Miller followed Tara, a recent divorcee who takes a summer rental in the rural Montana town she visited as a child.

In the new sequel, Big Sky River: The Bridal Path continues Tara's story 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.com exclusive sneak peek!

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What is Big Sky River: The Bridal Path about?

Tara Kendall (Vaugier), now settled in Montana and dating Sheriff and cowboy 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 last year's Big Sky River on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

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

Will Hallmark Movies & Mysteries show the original Big Sky River?

Yes, you can catch the original Big Sky River on Friday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. ET leading into the premiere of Big Sky River: The Bridal Path and also on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 5 p.m. ET on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

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 film Secondhand Lions with Michael Caine. Most recently she has guest starred on Magnum, P.I. and Supergirl.

Kavan Smith (Boone)

Kavan Smith reprises his role as Lee Coulter on the tenth season of When Calls the Heart. Smith has played the character since Season 2. The popular Hallmark Channel series just celebrated their landmark 100th episode. 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 10 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 series of books by Miller.

When does Big Sky River: The Bridal Path premiere?

Big Sky River: The Bridal Path premieres on Friday, Aug. 11 at 9 p.m. ET on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

When can I watch Big Sky River: The Bridal Path again?

Sunday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. ET
Sunday, Aug. 20 at 9 p.m. ET
Thursday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. ET

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

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

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