Friendship Park Conservatory

Wedding Shower

The Golden Hotel

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Echo Mountain

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Please review the below important information for the day of the wedding: The Night Before:The Welcome Party on 7/11/25 is at The Golden Hotel at 7:30pm-9:00pm. The attire is casual, and a cash bar will be available. Wedding Day:Please arrive at Echo Mountain (19285 Hwy 103, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452) before 4:30pm. Shuttle service is available to everyone and will pick guests up at 3:30pm from The Golden Hotel (800 Eleventh Street, Golden, CO, 80401). Ceremony starts at 4:30pm, but guests are welcome to arrive starting at 4:00pm. The shuttle is a 56-passenger bus and has a bathroom. We do not recommend you drive unless you are familiar with mountain roads at night. The shuttle will make two trips back down to The Golden Hotel, one trip at 9:00pm and one trip at 11:00pm. Ubers/taxis will not pick up people at Echo Mountain so guests must either drive or take our complimentary shuttle. Please keep in mind that one drink at sea level equates to two drinks at high altitude.

Essential Information

Now here we are, in the middle of Chapter 7, the two-year-long engagement and preparation for Chapter 8, their wedding at Echo Mountain. There are many more chapters after this one, but it is impossible to tell what they contain. All that is certain is that Caeley and Jon will go through each chapter together, making their story as long as a Stephen King book.

The happy couple would like to thank you for being a part of their story.&nbsp;

Our Story

Photos

Colleen is Caeley's sister and lifelong best friend. She loves spending time with her two best boys, Chevy and Baker. Colleen is the best auntie and loves spoiling her dog nephew Walter with new toys and treats. As Caeley planned her wedding, she often reminisced about when Colleen and Caeley used to play dress up as little girls dreaming about their future weddings. Colleen and Caeley have so many more fond memories together from going camping in the Rockies to playing Lego Indiana Jones while eating our favorite snacks. On the wedding day, count on Colleen to always be there by Caeley's side being her main hype-woman.  

Colleen McDonagh

Kent is Jon's former college roommate and the entire reason that Caeley and Jon met in the first place (which was over a game of foosball). Kent loves to be active and in the outdoors, whether that is cycling, skiing, hiking, or playing paintball. Jon, Caeley, and Kent spent many nights in college playing Halo, watching hockey, or watching stupid comedies. Kent's role in the wedding was always something that "made sense" because of the role he played in Caeley and Jon's relationship, but he is also a true and honorable friend that Jon can always count on. On the day of the wedding, be sure to catch Kent's legendary dance moves on the dancefloor. 

Kent Beckman

Lily is one of Caeley's closest friends. Since meeting on the first day of college they have made many fun and long-lasting memories together whether that was sharing a Twix bar after dinner at the cafeteria in college, obnoxiously singing on a public beach in Pensacola, or gambling our only five dollars at a slot machine in Reno. Lily is a beautiful artist who enjoys teaching art to kids, hanging out on the beach, and exploring new areas. Lily, Caeley, and Jon will always be close friends forever because they all share the same birthday. At the wedding, Lily will be the one to pull Caeley out on the dance floor because she knows that is all Caeley will want to do. 

Lily Coyl

Mike is (another) one of Jon's former college roommates and a close friend. He enjoys arguing about soccer and letting Jon roughhouse with his dog, Ezra. Mike and Jon always enjoyed going out on the town, especially when it involved Saint Patrick's Day and massive burritos, or cracking up over inside jokes and late-night comedy movies. He has always been a loyal and dedicated friend and is always sure to make anything funny, sometimes using his impressions of characters on Big Mouth to make Caeley laugh. At the wedding, he'll be the one to keep the party going and make sure that Jon always has a beer in his hand.  

Michael Arenson

Brooke is Caeley's sister-in-law and is married to her brother, Mike McDonagh. Caeley and Brooke have quickly become good friends and enjoy spending time with one another gossiping about all the latest dish. Brooke enjoys teaching and choreographing dances for her young dancers and doing anything adventurous from white-water rafting to helicopter rides over volcanoes. Caeley was recently a part of Brooke's wedding and enjoyed supporting her on her big day. On the day of the wedding, Brooke will be the best dancer on the dancefloor and help make sure everything goes as planned for Caeley's big day.

Brooke Fowler McDonagh

Mike is Jon's future brother-in-law and married to Caeley's bridesmaid, Brooke. Mike enjoys adventure, whether that is ziplining, rafting, or skydiving, and Jon has enjoyed showing him what Colorado has to offer. But Jon and Mike found a common interest in fishing and have enjoyed fishing together, even though most of the time they don't seem to catch anything. Jon helped make sure that things went smoothly for Mike's wedding, and now Mike will do the same for him (although Jon will be sure to know where his shoes are this time). On the wedding day, Mike will dominate everyone at cornhole and show off the dance moves that Brooke taught him. 

Mike McDonagh

Natalie is Caeley's future sister-in-law and Jon's sister. Natalie is very passionate about the environment and the outdoors and has spent a lot of time studying biology abroad in countries like Denmark and Greenland. Caeley, Natalie, and Jon have enjoyed spending a lot of time in the outdoors together, even when Natalie is forced to slow down for us slow-pokes on the trail. Natalie is such a sweet soul and will bring all the positive vibes to the wedding. On the big day, Natalie will be nothing but smiles and make sure everyone is having a good time. 

Natalie Call

Bailey is one of Jon's oldest childhood friends. He lives in Montana and is an avid outdoorsman, continuously pushing his climbing prowess by ice climbing, rock climbing, and even summiting Denali in Alaska. Bailey and Jon share many childhood memories, from listening to stories around a campfire about giant mutant rattlesnakes to running around barefoot in their backyards pretending to be soldiers. Most of these memories were shared with Bailey's brother, Brandon, Jon's best friend, who passed away in 2021. Jon always pictured Brandon in his wedding, and he hopes to honor his memory by having Bailey take his place. On the day of the wedding, catch Bailey prospecting the peaks around the venue with Jon's dad for possible climbing routes and singing along with Jon to all the country music. 

Bailey Lasko

Walter is Jon and Caeley's little fluffy 3-year-old boy. While the rescue website marketed him as an Australian shepherd border collie mix, a later DNA test let us know that he is mostly a Mini American Shepherd, a breed popularized in the rodeo circuit, explaining his affinity for horses. Walter enjoys long hikes in the mountains, pup cups from DQ, snow zoomies, and cuddling with his mom and dad. Walter has forever changed Jon and Caeley's lives by creating wonderful memories such as snuggling up in our sleeping bags while camping, discovering what peanut butter was for the first time, or destroying our couch/rug/chairs/carpet/books/etc. On the day of the wedding, Walter promises to be on his best behavior and wishes that you all give him a good head or butt scratch.

Walter McDonagh-Call

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Golden Hotel is where the welcome party will be held and the hotel that the bride and groom will be staying at. Transportation to/from the wedding will be from this location. Room block rate is $349/night. To reserve a room please call the hotel directly at 303-279-0100 or use this link https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/lz46q2?checkInDate=2025-07-11&checkOutDate=2025-07-13&ratePlanCode=BRHGMY

***Our room block has 1 room left. Please reach out to Caeley or Jon if you have any questions or need help with accommodations***

The Golden Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

Another hotel option in the town of Golden.

Table Mountain Inn

The Eddy Taproom & Hotel

Affordable hotel 10-minute drive outside of downtown Golden.

Hampton Inn Denver-West/Golden

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Golden - Denver Area, an IHG Hotel

There are also many Air BnB and VRBO options in the Golden and Denver areas.

Travel

All That Colorado Has To Offer

There is a reason why Jon and Caeley moved out to Colorado. This state has beautiful scenery and plenty to do. So whether you are staying for a day, a week, or forever, you can always find a new adventure to go on. Below are areas in Colorado that Jon and Caeley have been to along with some of their recommendations.

<a href="https://tickets.meowwolf.com/denver/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meow Wolf:</a> a trippy, interactive art installation that is a blend of sci-fi and Alice in Wonderland. <a href="https://www.redrocksonline.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Red Rocks Amphitheatre:</a> the BEST concert venue in the world. Even if it's an artist you don't know well, it's worth it. <a href="https://www.baobrewhouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bao Brewhouse:</a> a nice Asian place on Larimer Square that serves delicious dishes including Bao, a Chinese bread-like dumpling filled with pork (and be sure to visit the <a href="https://garagesalevintage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thrift store &amp; bar</a> nearby after).

Denver

<a href="https://boulderdowntown.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pearl Street Mall:</a> a nice downtown area full of shops, food, and street performers, this street screams "Boulder." <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=28182" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brainard Lake:</a> a beautiful lake with easy access to the mountains. This is Jon and Caeley's <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lake-isabelle-via-pawnee-pass-trail--2?u=i&amp;sh=7cdtif" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">favorite hike</a> near Denver, but you must <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087515" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">book parking</a> in advance since it's not exactly a secret. <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=80803" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indian Peaks Wilderness:</a> when you're adventurous, check out the many alpine lakes accessible in the area via <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/colorado/indian-peaks-wilderness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AllTrails</a>. Jon and Caeley haven't explored all of these... yet.

Boulder

<a href="https://www.coorsbrewerytour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coors Brewery Tour:</a> learn about the most famous beer company in the Rockies. Check out their gift shop and bar, where you can drink some beers you won't get anywhere else. <a href="https://thegoldenmill.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Golden Mill: </a>the place to dine if everyone wants something different. Not only is there a self-pour taproom, but there are four different food vendors in the place, so plenty to choose from. <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/colorado/golden-gate-canyon-state-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Golden Gate Canyon State Park:</a> this hiking area consists of a web of trails, and you can find one that fits your needs easily.

Golden

<a href="https://www.stanleyhotel.com/tours-596033.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Stanley Hotel:</a> a must-see, this historic hotel has a unique (and spooky) history but is most well-known for its relationship to Stephen King and The Shining. Beware of room 217! (or 237 if you're Jon and think the movie is better than the book). <a href="https://www.rockymountainnationalpark.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rocky Mountain National Park:</a> Colorado's natural gem, this park has incredible scenery, tons of animals, and beautiful hikes. <a href="https://www.mustangmountaincoaster.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mustang Mountain Coaster:</a> this is a fun and fast ride on a single coaster car, perfect for thrill-seekers. It also has a spectacular view the whole way day.

Estes Park

<a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/windy-point-and-ridge-trail-loop?u=i&amp;sh=7cdtif" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Windy Point Hike:</a> a very easy hike along Lake Dillon with great views. This is where Jon and Caeley had their engagement photos :) <a href="https://www.breckbrew.com/visit/breckenridge/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Breckenridge Brewery &amp; Pub:</a> a nice place to grab some dinner after walking around Breckenridge. Be sure to get Jon's favorite beer, Funslinger. <a href="https://www.opentable.com/tavern-on-the-square" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tavern on the Square in Vail:</a> another great place to chill and grab a bite after wandering around Vail. Walter is a fan of the dog menu here.

Silverthorne, Breckenridge, and Vail

<a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/explore-maroon-bells-what-you-need-know" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maroon Bells outside Aspen:</a> this mountain range is beautiful and unique. You can find <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/ditch-trail?u=i&amp;sh=7cdtif" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">easy hikes</a> nearby, but the <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/maroon-lake-winter?u=i&amp;sh=7cdtif" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hardest ones</a> have the best views. <a href="https://www.ironmountainhotsprings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs:</a> even in the summer, you can relax and grab a nice mixed drink at these hot springs, especially if you've been hiking and need to loosen up. <a href="https://www.glenwoodcaverns.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park:</a> take a gondola up to an adventure park, where you can do an alpine coaster, play carnival games, and explore caves.

Aspen and Glenwood Springs

<a href="https://www.alltrails.com/us/colorado/crested-butte" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maroon Bells (again):</a> see the other side of the Maroon Bells via some of the best hikes Jon and Caeley have ever done, especially <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/rustlers-gulch?u=i&amp;sh=7cdtif" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this one</a> with a few infamous stream crossings. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/blca/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Canyon of the Gunnison:</a> an awesome and unique canyon that is worth seeing, especially if it's shrouded in fog... very cool! <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33377-d102559-Reviews-Kebler_Pass-Crested_Butte_Colorado.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kebler Pass:</a> for a scenic, slow drive, check out Colorado Road 12 which goes into Crested Butte. You might want a high-clearance vehicle for this, but well worth it for the number of aspens you see along the way.

Caeley & Jon

Caeley & Jon

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