Dark Horse

Wedding Eve Fun

The Kelly Urban Farm

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Sunday Morning Leisure

Our Wedding

Ali's Version:&nbsp;Eric and I met on&nbsp;November 14, 2015 over a shared brunch on the patio at&nbsp;The Buff in Boulder. The first thing&nbsp;I noticed about Eric was his general sunniness--his smile was bright, he was smart, he was interested, and he radiated kindness (his cute face and beautiful blue eyes didn't hurt either :)).&nbsp;We&nbsp;immediately hit it off&nbsp;and spoke&nbsp;at length about our mutual values of&nbsp;family, friends, travel, and music&nbsp;(a pocket-dial voicemail still exists that recorded a lengthy conversation about Bob Dylan). Since that day, we have built a relationship on these values, our&nbsp;mutual love of public service, and the fact that we are complete goofballs--this last bit happens to be&nbsp;my favorite part&nbsp;of our relationship. :D&nbsp;In July 2017, we&nbsp;moved into our first shared home in Denver, and we&nbsp;have spent many nights dancing around the house to our favorite albums.&nbsp;Five short months later,&nbsp;on New Year's Eve, Eric proposed to me in the mountains at Naylor Lake, Georgetown while on a beautiful&nbsp;snowshoe hike. Though I took a minute or two to shed some happy tears, I then (clearly)&nbsp;gave an enthusiastic, "Yes!" I&nbsp;am excited to spend my wedding day in my beautiful "Colorado hometown" of&nbsp;Boulder&nbsp;with&nbsp;all of my favorite people&nbsp;and I can't wait to build a wonderful life with Eric for many years to come.&nbsp;Eric's Version:&nbsp;Alison Jepsen is right! I love the fact that we are both goofballs. Of course, we had to ease our way into being goofballs, after we knew each other for at least a little while. Our first date was a memorable one. Ali walked up to me with this little grin on her face, and I liked her immediately. Waiting in line at The Buff for a drink, about 10 minutes after we met, I knew she was the partner I had been seeking my whole life. Ali is very smart, tough, hysterically funny, and beautiful. She has a terrific smile and is full of positive energy. Ali cares about people, especially those that need help. She’s always volunteering, for those less fortunate, and even with her friends. If you need a favor, Ali is always there to help you. She helps me too. Ali loves great music, and we have a blast going to see live music. You always want to be around her. I love our time together, either traveling or staying home. We always make a day out of it, and she’s up for anything.Ali knows what she wants, and makes every effort to create the circumstances for success. In fact, she was the one who propositioned me about making our relationship “official”. I was thinking about saying something to her (this was a couple months into dating), but I didn’t want to scare her off by making a sudden, flashy movement. However, she pulled the trigger for us, right before she went away on vacation for 10 days. I’m happy Ali is a take-charge kind of woman, one of her strong qualities.&nbsp;Things were going well a year later. We even lived together for a month in&nbsp;her very small Congress Park apartment, and it was like peas and carrots. After we officially moved in together in July 2017, I knew I had no reason for caution. Ali was the woman I wanted to marry. So I threw caution to the wind, expedited my (and our) original timeline, and proposed on New Year’s Eve 2017, overlooking a mountain lake near Georgetown, CO. After a minute or two of crying, Ali (finally!) said yes. We had a wonderful afternoon of calling friends and family, and then a crowning New Year’s Eve concert. It was one of the greatest days of our lives, knowing officially that we would be together, to share all of the good times life has to offer.Ali and I are excited to have our closest friends and family with us on&nbsp;June 8, 2019&nbsp;in Boulder, CO, where we met, to celebrate our lives together.&nbsp;

The Tale of Ali & Eric

Our Story

Where to Stay and What to Do in Boulder

Scott Richardson

Ken Richardson

Madison Jepsen

Hillary Jepsen

Laura Sweet

Also our officiant extraordinaire! Best friend since first day of college.

Anne Alesch

Kayla Burkhiser Reynolds

Jared Dowdell

Melissa Kopf

Mackenzie Sheehan

Kaitlin Rasdon

Karla Bromwell

Wedding Party

The Proposal

Ali & Eric

Photos

Registry

Q + A

Shuttle Pick Up Times at Homewood Suites: 2:20 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 3:55 p.m. The shuttle will start doing drop offs at 8 p.m. and will stop at 12 p.m. ***As of 3/25/19, there are 2 rooms left in this block.***&nbsp;We have a discounted block of rooms available here. You may book a room by calling the number listed above and mentioning the group name,&nbsp;Jepsen/Richardson Wedding. You can also book a room online through the special link here&nbsp;for the discounted rate. The wedding shuttle bus will pick up and drop off guests at this location. NOTE:&nbsp;Any guests who are planning to just&nbsp;park&nbsp;and ride&nbsp;should do so at&nbsp;this location.&nbsp;

Homewood Suites by Hilton - Boulder

We are providing a bus for our guests that will pick up at our designated hotels and take you to the venue and back safely! The bus will pick up guests at the Homewood Suites and Holiday Inn Express-Boulder; you may park and ride at these locations, even if you are not staying at these hotels. For those who are planning to park and ride though, parking at the Homewood&nbsp;Suites will be easier since there is more parking and it is closer to the venue.&nbsp;Please note that we are not allowing guests to park at the venue, due to limited parking space.&nbsp;Besides, don't you want to kick back a few (or several)&nbsp;with us and get back safely? If you plan on really kicking up the fun, we suggest taking a Lyft, Uber, or taxi to the wedding site (details below).

Shuttle Pick Up Times - Holiday Inn:&nbsp;1:45 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.



Shuttle Pick Up Times - Homewood Suites:&nbsp;2:20 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 3:55 p.m.



Other transportation options:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ztrip.com/boulder/">Ztrip</a>&nbsp;(Boulder's Yellow Cab service)is the most recommended ride service in the area. Uber & Lyft are also&nbsp;available.)

Bus to Show Headquarters

Boulder's new Yellow Cab service is available via app or by calling the number above.&nbsp;

zTrip

Shuttle Pick Up Times at the Holiday Inn: 1:45 p.m. and 3 p.m. The shuttle will start doing drop offs at 8 p.m. and will stop at 12 p.m. ***As of 3/25/19, there are 3 rooms left in this block.*** We have a discounted block of rooms available here. You can access the group rate by going to the link here. If you prefer to call to book, please call the number above and the group rate code is "JRW."&nbsp;The wedding shuttle bus will pick up and drop off guests at this location.

Holiday Inn Express Boulder

Both Lyft and Uber car services are available in&nbsp;Boulder. (We prefer Lyft.)

Lyft & Uber

We do not have a room block at this hotel, but do recommend that guests look into it as an option. Please note that hotel rooms in Boulder sell out quickly, especially during the summer months.

Best Western Plus Boulder Inn

This $9 bus takes you right from DIA to several stops in Boulder. Please see the website listed here for scheduled stops and details.

Boulder-DIA RTD Bus

Travel

How can we put this . . .&nbsp;If you do literally nothing else when in Boulder, visit the World Famous Dark Horse Bar & Grill. Is it in the parking lot of a McDonald's? Yes. Does it have approximately $2 million worth of antiques hanging from the ceiling?&nbsp;Yes. Does it have the best burgers around?&nbsp;Yes.&nbsp;The Dark Horse is All. The Dark Horse is Life. Ali and Eric's #1 all-around Boulder recommendation.

Hot Tip:&nbsp;Looking for a place to hang out the night before the wedding? The happy couple and family will be here and we hope you will come hang out&nbsp;too!

Incredibly cozy restaurant for brunch and dinner. Hot Tip: Many menu items are family recipes submitted by diners!

River and Woods

Want to see those famous flatirons up close?&nbsp;If you've hiked Chautauqua, your Boulder visit is complete. For those staying on Baseline Road, this is a nice, direct walk.&nbsp;Hot Tip:&nbsp;For those wanting a challenge with a big payoff, hike the Royal Arch Trail.

Chautauqua Park

This popular Boulder hiking park provides easy access to the Pearl Street/downtown area.&nbsp;Bonus:&nbsp;parking is best on Mapleton Street which features many of Boulder's historic homes.&nbsp;Eric's favorite local hiking spot. Hot Tip:&nbsp;The lower trail is flatter with less elevation gain, for those who want to enjoy some views with minimal strain.

Mount Sanitas Trail, Boulder, CO, United States

Want a place for the whole gang to hang out with plenty of local beer, food trucks, and outdoor/indoor games?&nbsp;Rayback Collective is the place for you! A new addition to the Boulder scene, but a great one. Hot Tip:&nbsp;Use Uber or Lyft or carpool here so more folks can have more fun!

Rayback Collective

An all-around Boulder classic.&nbsp;Southern Sun provides cheap and delicious bar food, wonderful brews, friendly staff, Boulder atmosphere, and easy parking!&nbsp;For a slightly&nbsp;fancier night out,&nbsp;head downstairs to Under the Sun for brick oven pizza. For those already on Pearl Street, head to the original location:&nbsp;Mountain Sun.&nbsp;Hot Tip:&nbsp;Go with the wings and walk over to Sweet Cow Ice Cream for dessert.&nbsp;

NOTE: Cash only!

Southern Sun Pub & Brewery

Our #1 happy hour recommendation! Quality food and beverage for absurdly low prices.&nbsp;Hot Tip:&nbsp;This is an easy walk if you are already visiting the Pearl Street pedestrian mall. Warning!:&nbsp;Their sangria may cause extreme giddiness.

The Med

Locally-owned empanada and sandwich restaurant. An all-time favorite! Hot Tip:&nbsp;Park in front of McGuckin Hardware for ease, and order the Choclo.&nbsp;

Rincon Argentino

Some folks may tell you that Moe's Broadway Bagel is the true bagel of Boulder, but those people are idiots. Big Daddy is where it's at! Hot Tip:&nbsp;This is a brisk walk across the parking lot for those staying at Homewood Suites!

Big Daddy Bagels

Don't let the coed-centric location throw you off--this place is a true gem. Affectionately known to insiders (aka, Ali's Boulder crowd) as "The Secret Bar,"&nbsp;this is a can't miss for any true bar lover. Hot Tip:&nbsp;Visit after first enjoying a brew at The Sink, a CU-Boulder staple (and former employer of Robert Redford) or after walking through CU's beautiful campus.

No Name Bar

The true Boulder craft beer leader with a nice menu to match. Hot Tip:&nbsp;Plan to use Lyft or Uber to get there and back to this Boulder-outskirts brewery.&nbsp;These alcohol percentages are not for the faint of heart (or liver)!

Avery Brewing Company

Ever wanted to taste edible magic?&nbsp;Have a sweet tooth?&nbsp;This is a must if you're already on Pearl Street. Hot Tip:&nbsp;See the lemon-decorated chocolate in the picture? Get&nbsp;it.

Piece Love and Chocolate, LLC

Don't let the unassuming location fool you--Upslope has quickly become&nbsp;one of Boulder's most respected breweries.&nbsp;Head to the original location in North Boulder&nbsp;and enjoy&nbsp;board games, darts,&nbsp;and perhaps some good food truck eats. A very short walk for those staying at the Holiday Inn&nbsp;Express!&nbsp;Hot Tip:&nbsp;There is a second location on the east side of town&nbsp;at 1898 S. Flatiron Court, if you prefer to sit outside with a larger group.

Upslope Brewing Company

Head to brunch where it all began for Eric & Ali! $.99 Bloody Marys and mimosas. Need we say more?&nbsp;&nbsp;Hot Tip:&nbsp;Head in early, or plan to wait with a cocktail or two. This place is popular,&nbsp;but worth it, in our opinion!

The Buff

The Pearl Street Mall is one of Boulder's best-known attractions; a bustling pedestrian mall filled with retail and restaurants, however . . . Hot Tip:&nbsp;The best places are just off the pedestrian section to the east and west and one block south . . . just in our opinion. ;)

Pearl Street Mall

Want to head into the hills&nbsp;to get the feel of a classic Colorado mountain town?&nbsp;Nederland is your place! Just 17 miles away from Boulder, the charm of this town is its simplicity. A great place to grab some excellent BBQ&nbsp; (James Peak Brewery & Smokehouse), hide away with some beer and cards at a hole-in-the-wall (The Pioneer Inn), or relax with a good book and coffee and ice cream (Blue Owl Books). In our opinion, any&nbsp;day in Nederland is a good day.

Nederland, CO, USA

Already planning on making the trek up to Rocky Mountain National Park? Perfect! Lyons is right on the way there and back. A laid-back, beautiful small town with plenty of scenic places to enjoy food and brews (not to mention that parking and walking here is MUCH less of a hassle than in Estes Park).

Lyons, CO, USA

Need a place to bring the kiddos or are you a sucker for some good old fashioned mini golf?&nbsp;This is your spot! Batting cages, go-karts, a driving range,&nbsp;and an arcade round out this tacky-yet-charming spot. Hot Tip:&nbsp;For the adults, the original location of Upslope Brewery is right across the street!

Gateway Park Fun Center

We appreciate cheap, delicious eats so much that we can't stop sharing our favorites! Buddha Thai will drown you in the most delicious curries for very little dough. Nothing beats their leftovers (of which you will have plenty). Hot Tip:&nbsp;This seems odd, but the only misstep you can make is ordering the Pad Thai--trust us. However, do yourself a favor and get the appetizer combo!

Buddha Cafe

The ultimate in Colorado ice cream! Boulder has two locations on the north and south side of Broadway, and for those staying in Louisville, the original location in just off Main Street. Hot Tip: We can't stress this enough:&nbsp;EVERY flavor is better when paired with their Oatmeal Cookie ice cream.

Sweet Cow

Lucile's is a Colorado Front Range staple that never disappoints for brunch. Hot Tip:&nbsp;You will be inclined to get the beignets,&nbsp;but the buttermilk&nbsp;biscuits with butter and homemade&nbsp;jam is where it's at. Whichever you choose, if you are ordering an entree, don't get both. (Did you hear us, Step Papa G?&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;BOTH.)&nbsp;:D

Lucile's

Already heading up to Rocky Mountain&nbsp;National Park? You will pass right by this roadside gem on the way there and back! "But I don't like cherries!" you say. Pish posh! There are plenty of varieties of pie, ice cream, and WINE for all! Even if you aren't going all the way to RMNP, this place is a&nbsp;destination in itself; tack it on if you already plan to visit Lyons!