Brittany Hill by Wedgewood Weddings

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Our Wedding

Brooke and Dawson first met on August 16, 2019, during the M Climb, a cherished tradition for freshmen at the Colorado School of Mines. They had exchanged a few messages on social media before discovering they shared one class for their first semester. Dawson made it a point to sit next to Brooke in class, eager to get to know her better. Before long, they began to meet outside of class, with their hangouts often revolving around homework, movie nights, and video games. After about two months of getting to know each other, Dawson finally gathered the courage to ask Brooke to be his girlfriend. They officially started dating on October 29, 2019. Their first official date (which, to be fair, Dawson could improve upon) was a screening of The Joker on November 1, 2019. Ironically, this outing took place after they had already started dating; they joked about their busy college lives getting in the way of more romantic plans. As the semester came to a close, Dawson and Brooke returned home for Christmas break. During this time, Dawson surprised Brooke with a visit to her hometown to celebrate her birthday, where he met her family for the first time. When the spring semester began, everything felt familiar again, just as it had before the holiday break. However, their freshman year was abruptly interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The campus transitioned to remote classes, and all students living on campus were required to move out. Brooke and Dawson found themselves quickly packing up and finishing their first year of college from their respective homes. Throughout the summer of 2020, they managed to visit each other occasionally, but it wasn’t until the start of the Fall 2020 semester that they could reunite in Colorado. From that point on, Dawson and Brooke continued their relationship throughout the rest of their college years. They cherished every moment they could spend together amidst their busy class schedules and Brooke's commitments as a varsity soccer player. They celebrated anniversaries, took trips to each other's homes during the holidays, and grew even closer as a couple. By the time they graduated in May 2023, Dawson and Brooke had been together for approximately three and a half years. Dawson received his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, while Brooke earned hers in Mechanical Engineering. To celebrate, they took a graduation trip to Hawaii with some friends. After their trip, Dawson started a full-time job as an electrical engineer, while Brooke utilized her final year of eligibility to play a fifth season of varsity soccer at Mines and pursue a Master's degree. As they achieved many significant life milestones, Dawson decided it was the perfect time to add one more to their journey together. On February 24, 2024, Dawson proposed to Brooke in one of their favorite spots in downtown Denver. They celebrated their engagement with close friends who surprised the happy couple. From that moment on, Dawson and Brooke began eagerly planning their wedding to mark the beginning of their lifelong journey together. As they prepare for their special day, they are filled with excitement and gratitude, looking forward to celebrating their love and lifelong commitment to each other with friends and family. Sharing this meaningful occasion with the people who have supported them throughout their journey makes it all the more special. They can’t wait to create lasting memories with their loved ones as they embark on this new chapter together.

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Brooke's older sister. The only physical feature they share are their noses. Movie fanatic. Wishes she was a demigod from Percy Jackson. Casper, her cat, is her favorite child.

Kristina Hamilton

Brooke's college roommate and teammate. Most valuable team player for trivia. Extreme plant lover. No really, her room is a jungle.

Colleen Tyrrell

Brooke's college roommate and teammate. A girl of many hobbies including the gym, Disney movies, Marvel movies, jiu jitsu, and country swing.

Lauren Sherburne

Brooke's college roommate and teammate. A soccer prodigy. Most caring person ever, even though she loses her brain often.

Reese McDermott

Brooke's friend since middle school. Short and sassy. Loyal and chic. Ask her who her dog is named after.

Gretta Sonnen

Dawson's younger sister. Comedy genius. Great taste in music. Slowly evolving into an Italian.

Casady McKinney

Dawson's brother from another mother. The biggest teddy bear. Has worse knees than Brooke.

Grant Carnell

Dawson's college friend. Always quiet. Sometimes quiet and angry. Hits his driver shorter than Dawson.

Trevor Lattimer

Dawson's college friend and roommate. A Bostonian. Has once farted so loud in his sleep that he woke himself and Dawson up.

John Correiro

Dawson's friend since elementary school. Big mouth guy. A wrestler at the University of Oklahoma. Will he ever be done with school?

Cam Picklo

Dawson's college friend and co-worker. An unofficial adopted kid of Brooke and Dawson. Greatest day of his life was running on Coors Field.

Drew Coffin

Dawson's cousin. Born six months earlier than Dawson. A Baylor graduate. Weirdly good at video games.

Jake McKinney

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver - Thornton

This hotel provides a 15% discount when you book using the link provided. The discount is automatically applied to the room rates.

Delta Hotels Denver Thornton

Lodging

If you are still in town on Easter Sunday, then Dawson and Brooke invite you to attend the Easter service at their church! Visit Storyline's website for more information on service times.

Storyline Church

Come tour the college where Dawson and Brooke met! The campus is beautiful and in an ideal location.

Colorado School of Mines

Visit Golden Colorado! This brewery is a delight and located in downtown Golden. Stroll around downtown and check out all the restaurants and shops. Then come to GCB and relax with a nice drink!

Golden City Brewery

Make a visit to Idaho Springs, a short drive up into the mountains. Tommy Knockers is a great restaurant to visit after walking along Miner Street in Idaho Springs!

Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub

Drive up to Georgetown and ride the train! There are stops along the train ride where you can tour some old mines and pan for gold. Downtown Georgetown is a gorgeous and quaint place to visit!

Brooke & Dawson

Brooke & Dawson

Registry