Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

Rehearsal & Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Courtney and Ryan met at a bowling league. When they first saw each other, the attraction was immediate. One friend bet Ryan that he couldn't beat Courtney, so the competition started. Ryan "let" Courtney beat him, or so he says. Courtney thinks she beat him fair and square. The group went to Applebee's afterward where Ryan swooped in and sat next to Courtney and quickly swept her off her feet.

How We Met

Ryan was persistent with trying to take Courtney on a date and she finally gave in. They went to Dave &amp; Busters where the competitions continued.

Our First Date

Courtney and Ryan had been talking about getting married for a while, so it was only a matter of time. One morning, Ryan was tossing and turning, unable to sleep. He decided he was going to make breakfast and let Courtney sleep in. Since she was awake at that point, she went downstairs to help. When breakfast was ready, Ryan asked Courtney to go upstairs to grab him a shirt. Courtney, thinking that is an odd request, went upstairs to grab him a shirt anyway. When she came down, there were flowers on the table, a delicious breakfast of steak and eggs was set, and immediately she knew what was about to happen. Ryan grabbed Courtney's hands and she noticed that he was shaking. Ryan confessed his love for Courtney and that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her, along with all his favorite memories and why she is so special to him. As he was down on one knee asking for her to marry him, she said YES! It was an emotional and intimate moment for both of them and they were thankful to be at home to share that moment with just each other. Good thing we had a bottle of Dom Perignon chilling in the fridge!

The Proposal

Our Story

Photos

Courtney's sister who has been by her side through it all. Couldn't imagine not having her by my side on my wedding day! Careful though... Lauren and Courtney together are quite the dynamic duo on the dance floor.

Lauren Murdock

Courtney's bestie since college. Friends through a few chapters in life and lovers of staying up listening to country music and singing and dancing all night.

Hannah McGhee

Ryan's best friend since elementary school. They may fight like brothers but they are always there for each other and our wedding is one we wouldn't want him to miss.

Levi Goens

Ryan's brother. Extremely loyal and someone you can count on through good and bad. 

Travis Rios

Courtney's bestie since college. Alex was our first choice as Officiant because he is funny, caring, and will be an important part of our big day. 

Alex Flynn

Wedding Party

Q + A

If you would like to stay with us, we will have all the cabins and houses onsite at the venue blocked for our wedding on 12/30 and 12/31. Please let us know which night(s) you will be staying within your RSVP. Once we know how many and who, we will arrange where everyone is staying. All payments will be made directly to Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch. We will need all RSVPs by 11/14 to help coordinate cabins and houses. Once we have RSVPs, you will contact Kate Hite at Sylvan Dale to make payments. 970.667.3915 If, by chance, we run out of room in the cabins, or you prefer to be in a hotel, there are hotels close by!

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Retreat & Wedding Venue

Travel/Lodging

You can go horseback riding or fly fishing at Sylvan Dale! Check out their website for more information.

Things to Do

Registry

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

For those staying at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, check-in starts at 3:00 pm. Wedding rehearsal to start at 4:00 pm. Please meet at the main building, Heritage. Dinner and drinks to follow. Any and all are welcome! Feel free to meet us for dinner at 5:00 pm in Heritage for those not needed for rehearsal.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Wedding Day! For all overnight guests, breakfast is provided starting around 8:00 or 8:30 am in the Round Up Room, connected to the main building, Heritage. Feel free to book an activity on the ranch during the day, take a short drive to go into Loveland, or hang out! Lunch is ON YOUR OWN. The Bride and Groom and wedding party will be getting ready. Bridal party at Upper J House and Groomsmen in the Game Room. Ceremony will start at 3:00 pm. Depending on weather, it will be held at the Riverbend site (just outside of Heritage) or will be inside Heritage. *UPDATE* Looks like it will be a crisp 55* so we will be outside :) We plan to keep it short and simple but bring a jacket or blanket. After the ceremony we will do a FULL group photo then there will be cocktail hour while wedding party and immediate family do photos. Reception inside Heritage will start around 4:30 or 5:00 pm where dinner will be served. Be ready to get on the dancefloor! We want to see your moves! Reception will end around 10:30/11:00 pm. We suggest everyone to change into comfortable clothes and join us at the firepit where we can continue to celebrate and count down to midnight for a New Year's together!

Thursday, January 1, 2026

For all overnight guests, breakfast is provided starting at 8:30 am in the Round Up Room, connected to the main building, Heritage. Check-out at 10 am. Please clean up any and all trash inside or outside your cabins.

Courtney & Ryan

Courtney & Ryan

Things to Do

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Retreat & Wedding Venue