Lugano at Cherry Creek Clubhouse

Engagement and Welcome Party

Denver Botanic Gardens

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour and Photos

Wedding Livestream

The Kelly House

Wedding Reception

Summer

Tune-in on the day of the ceremony to view our wedding LIVE! We didn't have the space for everyone, but we would still love for you to be included.

Our Wedding

How&nbsp;We&nbsp;Met We&nbsp;first&nbsp;crossed&nbsp;paths&nbsp;at&nbsp;freshman&nbsp;orientation&nbsp;in&nbsp;June&nbsp;2012&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Rocky&nbsp;Mountain&nbsp;College&nbsp;of&nbsp;Art&nbsp;+&nbsp;Design.&nbsp;By&nbsp;sheer&nbsp;coincidence,&nbsp;we&nbsp;ended&nbsp;up&nbsp;sitting&nbsp;next&nbsp;to&nbsp;each&nbsp;other.&nbsp;Tycho&nbsp;had&nbsp;a&nbsp;book&nbsp;with&nbsp;him,&nbsp;and&nbsp;my&nbsp;curiosity&nbsp;got&nbsp;the&nbsp;better&nbsp;of&nbsp;me—I&nbsp;asked&nbsp;him&nbsp;what&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;about.&nbsp;To&nbsp;my&nbsp;surprise,&nbsp;he&nbsp;revealed&nbsp;that&nbsp;he&nbsp;had&nbsp;written&nbsp;it,&nbsp;and&nbsp;had&nbsp;authored&nbsp;many&nbsp;more.&nbsp;From&nbsp;that&nbsp;moment&nbsp;on,&nbsp;we&nbsp;were&nbsp;inseparable.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;bond&nbsp;grew&nbsp;over&nbsp;shared&nbsp;loves:&nbsp;food&nbsp;(especially&nbsp;sushi),&nbsp;books,&nbsp;cartoons,&nbsp;video&nbsp;games,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Dungeons&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Dragons.&nbsp;Fast&nbsp;forward&nbsp;to&nbsp;2019,&nbsp;a&nbsp;mutual&nbsp;crush&nbsp;began&nbsp;to&nbsp;blossom.&nbsp;Tycho,&nbsp;being&nbsp;the&nbsp;brave&nbsp;one,&nbsp;confessed&nbsp;his&nbsp;feelings&nbsp;first&nbsp;and&nbsp;asked&nbsp;me&nbsp;out&nbsp;on&nbsp;our&nbsp;first&nbsp;date&nbsp;on&nbsp;March&nbsp;27th,&nbsp;2019. Our&nbsp;First&nbsp;Date March&nbsp;27th,&nbsp;2019,&nbsp;will&nbsp;always&nbsp;be&nbsp;special&nbsp;to&nbsp;us.&nbsp;In&nbsp;true&nbsp;goth&nbsp;fashion,&nbsp;Tycho&nbsp;invited&nbsp;me&nbsp;to&nbsp;stroll&nbsp;through&nbsp;the&nbsp;historic&nbsp;Fairmont&nbsp;Cemetery&nbsp;in&nbsp;Aurora,&nbsp;Colorado.&nbsp;As&nbsp;we&nbsp;wandered&nbsp;among&nbsp;the&nbsp;graves,&nbsp;we&nbsp;chatted,&nbsp;looked&nbsp;for&nbsp;famous&nbsp;markers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;took&nbsp;breaks&nbsp;to&nbsp;enjoy&nbsp;the&nbsp;greenery&nbsp;and&nbsp;tranquility.&nbsp;What&nbsp;began&nbsp;as&nbsp;an&nbsp;afternoon&nbsp;walk&nbsp;turned&nbsp;into&nbsp;a&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;sunset&nbsp;departure.&nbsp;We&nbsp;returned&nbsp;to&nbsp;his&nbsp;home,&nbsp;shared&nbsp;a&nbsp;meal,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tycho&nbsp;asked&nbsp;me&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;our&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;from&nbsp;friendship&nbsp;to&nbsp;partnership. Falling&nbsp;In&nbsp;Love Our&nbsp;adventures&nbsp;together&nbsp;were&nbsp;many&nbsp;and&nbsp;varied,&nbsp;from&nbsp;concerts&nbsp;to&nbsp;road&nbsp;trips,&nbsp;and&nbsp;even&nbsp;navigating&nbsp;the&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;side&nbsp;by&nbsp;side.&nbsp;Some&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;memories&nbsp;include&nbsp;a&nbsp;road&nbsp;trip&nbsp;to&nbsp;Moab,&nbsp;a&nbsp;luxurious&nbsp;Omakase&nbsp;dinner&nbsp;at&nbsp;Matsuhisa&nbsp;Nobu&nbsp;in&nbsp;Denver,&nbsp;and&nbsp;adopting&nbsp;our&nbsp;beloved&nbsp;cat,&nbsp;Tatsu. The&nbsp;Proposal Tycho&nbsp;once&nbsp;again&nbsp;took&nbsp;the&nbsp;lead.&nbsp;We&nbsp;had&nbsp;often&nbsp;fantasized&nbsp;about&nbsp;getting&nbsp;married,&nbsp;so&nbsp;he&nbsp;knew&nbsp;my&nbsp;answer&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;yes,&nbsp;but&nbsp;that&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;make&nbsp;the&nbsp;moment&nbsp;any&nbsp;less&nbsp;magical.&nbsp;After&nbsp;a&nbsp;family&nbsp;trip&nbsp;to&nbsp;Las&nbsp;Vegas&nbsp;for&nbsp;my&nbsp;dad’s&nbsp;birthday,&nbsp;Tycho&nbsp;planned&nbsp;a&nbsp;special&nbsp;birthday&nbsp;outing&nbsp;for&nbsp;me.&nbsp;On&nbsp;October&nbsp;6th,&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;he&nbsp;took&nbsp;me&nbsp;to&nbsp;The&nbsp;Melting&nbsp;Pot.&nbsp;On&nbsp;the&nbsp;way,&nbsp;we&nbsp;stopped&nbsp;at&nbsp;Whole&nbsp;Foods,&nbsp;where&nbsp;Tycho&nbsp;insisted&nbsp;I&nbsp;pick&nbsp;out&nbsp;a&nbsp;bouquet&nbsp;of&nbsp;flowers.&nbsp;Back&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;car,&nbsp;he&nbsp;fussed&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;flowers&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;trunk&nbsp;before&nbsp;handing&nbsp;them&nbsp;back&nbsp;to&nbsp;me.&nbsp;I&nbsp;noticed&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;addition—a&nbsp;big&nbsp;white&nbsp;fake&nbsp;flower.&nbsp;Tycho&nbsp;told&nbsp;me&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;surprise&nbsp;for&nbsp;later.&nbsp;At&nbsp;the&nbsp;restaurant,&nbsp;while&nbsp;waiting&nbsp;for&nbsp;our&nbsp;fondue,&nbsp;he&nbsp;couldn't&nbsp;contain&nbsp;himself&nbsp;any&nbsp;longer&nbsp;and&nbsp;popped&nbsp;the&nbsp;question.&nbsp;The&nbsp;fake&nbsp;flower&nbsp;was&nbsp;actually&nbsp;a&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;ring&nbsp;box! Why&nbsp;the&nbsp;Denver&nbsp;Botanic&nbsp;Gardens Choosing&nbsp;the&nbsp;Denver&nbsp;Botanic&nbsp;Gardens’&nbsp;Woodland&nbsp;Mosaic&nbsp;and&nbsp;Solarium&nbsp;as&nbsp;our&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;venue&nbsp;was&nbsp;an&nbsp;easy&nbsp;decision.&nbsp;I&nbsp;always&nbsp;envisioned&nbsp;a&nbsp;botanic&nbsp;fairytale&nbsp;wedding,&nbsp;so&nbsp;this&nbsp;venue&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;dream&nbsp;come&nbsp;true.&nbsp;The&nbsp;enchanting,&nbsp;natural&nbsp;beauty&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;gardens&nbsp;perfectly&nbsp;aligns&nbsp;with&nbsp;our&nbsp;botanic&nbsp;fairytale&nbsp;theme,&nbsp;making&nbsp;it&nbsp;the&nbsp;ideal&nbsp;backdrop&nbsp;for&nbsp;our&nbsp;special&nbsp;day. Looking&nbsp;Forward In&nbsp;honor&nbsp;of&nbsp;my&nbsp;Filipino&nbsp;heritage,&nbsp;Tycho&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;have&nbsp;decided&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;my&nbsp;maternal&nbsp;grandmother's&nbsp;maiden&nbsp;name:&nbsp;Rebotoc.&nbsp;This&nbsp;rare&nbsp;Indigenous&nbsp;name&nbsp;survived&nbsp;Spanish&nbsp;colonization,&nbsp;and&nbsp;only&nbsp;about&nbsp;250&nbsp;people&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;world&nbsp;share&nbsp;it.&nbsp;Like&nbsp;this&nbsp;name,&nbsp;we&nbsp;will&nbsp;persevere&nbsp;through&nbsp;life&nbsp;with&nbsp;resilience. We’re&nbsp;so&nbsp;excited&nbsp;to&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;our&nbsp;love&nbsp;with&nbsp;all&nbsp;of&nbsp;you.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;day&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;reflection&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;journey&nbsp;together&nbsp;–&nbsp;filled&nbsp;with&nbsp;joy,&nbsp;beauty,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;touch&nbsp;of&nbsp;magic.&nbsp;In&nbsp;the&nbsp;following&nbsp;year,&nbsp;we&nbsp;hope&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;on&nbsp;our&nbsp;honeymoon&nbsp;together&nbsp;across&nbsp;Europe!&nbsp;Thank&nbsp;you&nbsp;for&nbsp;being&nbsp;a&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;story&nbsp;and&nbsp;for&nbsp;joining&nbsp;us&nbsp;as&nbsp;we&nbsp;step&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;chapter&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;lives&nbsp;as&nbsp;Jase&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tycho&nbsp;Rebotoc.&nbsp; With&nbsp;love, Jase&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Tycho

From Friendship to Fairytale Love

Our Story

Engagement

Photography by Jamie L Photography

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Photos

"Jase loves tabletop roleplaying games, trying new restaurants, and traveling! He's currently a massage therapist and clinical psychology student. Tycho is an artist, author, and sushi addict. He loves playing video games and D&D, as well as trying new food! He currently has 9 award-winning fiction books published, and works as a full-time author, geek culture writer, and artist."

Jase (he/they) & Tycho (he/him)

"My name is Kristofer. I am the best man of Jase, and his younger brother. I'm a musician and love singing."

Kristofer (he/him)

"My name is Laine(they/them) and I love music, cartoons, gaming, doing nails, cooking and tattoos. I'm often gardening and have specific instructions about which plants to save in the event of a fire- after the dog, of course!"

Laine (they/them)

“My name is Aron (he/him) and I enjoy art, computer science, music, and video games! I am currently in high school with classes that align in science, art, and math!”

Aron (he/him)

Dani & Chris England's lovely little girls. Dani is Tycho's cousin and has this to say about her kids, "Mazikeen loves playing dress up and Mac and cheese. Ciri loves to draw and play in the sand. But, most of all, they love each other."

Mazey (she/her) & Ciri (she/her)

"Proud parents of Tycho Dorian Dwelis. Married in 1982. Dad is an artist/photographer and Mom enjoys playing the flute in various groups."

Marc (he/him) & Cindy (she/her)

Paul Kelly - 
"Father of Jase Kelly. Husband to Filomena Kelly for 30+ years. 20-year retired Military Gulf War Veteran and continued my service to the country in my current federal job of 14 years. Loves God, Family, outdoors, good food, and good company. I grew up fishing, hunting, and camping. I like football and have an AFC Team and an NFC Team (Indianapolis Colts and SF 49ers). I've worked in the food industry, the retail industry, as a handiman, have been a lifeguard, and as an EMT. Most of all, I enjoy helping people."

Filomena Kelly - 
"Mother of Jase Kelly. Wife to Paul Kelly for 30 LOOOONG years. Have spent 30+ years in the food industry and the care of children. My favorite color is pink and my favorite flower is the orchid. I'm a Dragon, so I'm unrestrained, frank, honest, and try to make things perfect but beware my short temper. I love flowers, growing my garden, crocheting, and cooking. I most enjoy having friends and family enjoy my food together at gatherings."

Paul (he/him) & Filomena (she/her)

"Alexa and Jacob (Alexa's husband-to-be) are both Colorado Natives. They enjoy hiking, kayaking, and any other outdoorsy activity, especially when there's snow on the ground."

Alexa (she/her)

"I'm Kevin the "King of Games". Mega yugioh nerd and gamer. Anime is cool too I guess."

Kevin (he/him)

"Life is too short to fret over what some may see as good or what some may see as evil. Love everyone. You may be hurt, you may have been wronged, but we're all victims of society. We are people." -  Kenny Kelly, Brother of Jase Kelly, Friend of all

Kenny (any pronouns)

"Local part-time artist/D&Der, and full-time soapbox-jester Shay, here! I've considered Jase a dear friend and--for lack of a better word--senpai since meeting him in high school. I am incredibly honored and overjoyed to have been asked to officiate his wedding with the incredible Tycho! 🤩"

Shahrazad (she/they)

"Hello! I'm Jamie! I've been a photographer for quite a while now, mainly focusing on empowerment and capturing special moments. Outside of photography; I play/run RPGs, I write, and I love to explore and go on little adventures."

Jamie (they/them)

Wedding Party

Important Contact Information

If you have any questions prior to the wedding about anything, please feel free to reach out to either Jase or Tycho. Our shared email address and phone numbers are below: Email - j.t.dwelis@gmail.comJase - 720.384.6949Tycho - 719.306.8654 If you have any Day Of questions, please reach out to our delegated contact [TO BE DETERMINED]. [NAME AND PHONE NUMBER HERE]

Q + A

Yes! If you can't make it, or we didn't have enough room during the ceremony (the venue could only hold a max of 50 guests), we will be live-streaming the event through FaceBook. Please see the button below for the live stream.

I can't make it to Denver, will there be a live stream?

Welcome to Denver!

We're so excited to have you come in from out of town. We have three different hotel options, all within a 10-15 minute drive from the Denver Botanic Gardens on York Street, 15 minutes from our apartment complex (the welcome/engagement party venue), 30 minutes from the Kelly Residence (the reception venue), and 6 minutes from each other, all located along Colorado Boulevard. This neatly centralized location is conveniently close to many restaurants and shopping centers! We look forward to having you in town and close by.

Last Day to Book : Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Residence Inn Denver Cherry Creek

Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Cherry Creek

Courtyard Denver Cherry Creek

Looking for Alternatives?

Please let us know if these options are not feasible for your budget! We can look to see what Airbnb's are available that you could split with other guests or if you simply need to lengthen or shorten your stay at one of the hotels. Just let us know and we'll see what we can swing for you!

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Travel

Fun Activities

<a href="https://www.daveandbusters.com/us/en/about/locations/denver" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dave &amp; Buster's Denver</a> - Looking for a fun arcade and bar experience? Dave &amp; Busters is a great way to have fun and grab a bite to eat!

<a href="https://shopcherrycreek.com/?utm_source=GoogleMyBusiness&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_campaign=GMB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cherry Creek Shopping Center</a> - Want to do some shopping and enjoy a nice mall experience? The Cherry Creek Shopping Center is located in the heart of Cherry Creek. You can find a wide variety of stores and restaurants to peruse.

<a href="https://www.dmns.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Denver Museum of Nature &amp; Science </a>- Interested in learning about the world around us through amazing curated displays and fun interactive activities? Go check out the DMNS! They also have great play centers for kids (or fun adults) that make learning incredibly fun.

<a href="https://denverzoo.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance</a> - Love animals and want to support Colorado's wildlife conservation efforts? Spend some time at the Denver Zoo. We might not have Moo Deng, but we do have a wide array of all sorts of cute animals!

Eatery Suggestions

Colorado Boulevard has a lot to offer and we frequent the strip often! Here's some great suggestions from the wedding couple!

<a href="https://www.thebronzeempire.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Bronze Empire</a> - All You Can Eat Chinese Hot Pot! High quality and reasonably priced, the Bronze Empire is a favorite of Jase and Tycho's. They can accommodate a wide variety of dietary restrictions and allergies. Be prepared to spend at least 2 hours though, as you'll be cooking your soup as you eat it and this kind of dining is meant to be more leisurely!

<a href="https://www.snoozeeatery.com/restaurant/colorado/colorado-boulevard/?utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=BusinessListing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Snooze, an A.M. Eatery</a> - Best locally owned breakfast/brunch joint in Colorado! Looking for a mean pancake or some killer eggs benedict? Snooze is where it's at. They are also great about accommodating allergies and dietary restrictions. Be sure to check the waitlist online though! Snooze is incredibly popular, especially on the weekends. Wait times can get crazy if you don't plan ahead.

<a href="https://hapasushi.com/pages/cherry-creek" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar</a> - Want a sample of the catering for the reception? Try our favorite date night sushi spot! Yes, they do have more than just sushi, but you have to try it. They also have great happy hours both late at night and in the late afternoon to early evening. They can accommodate most allergies and dietary restrictions as well!

<a href="https://thaipotcafe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thai Pot Cafe</a> - Check out one of our favorite Thai spots in Denver! Thai Pot hits the spot for us any time we get that Thai craving. We also love that they have an extended heat scale from "American 0 to 7" (no spice to kinda has some heat) to "Thai Mild (10), Thai Medium (20), and Thai Hot (35)". Jase and Tycho usually get Thai Mild or Thai Medium!

<a href="https://www.postinowinecafe.com/locations/postino-9co?jumpTo=section-6PeDfzMw7J20Zynp1rVTMc%2Csection-617c3yJCAB1FJC19qEqUrx&amp;menu=brunch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Postino 9CO</a> - Wine, Snacky Things, Bruschetta Boards, and More! Postino has become a recent delight for us with their wide variety of fun foods and wide wine selection. We have yet to try their Brunch menu, but they have a great "Board + Bottle" deal where you get 4 different bruschetta and a whole bottle of wine for $25 after 8 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays!

<a href="https://www.hopdoddy.com/locations/ninthandco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hopdoddy Burger</a> Bar - Looking for a great burger and shake? Hopdoddy has a reputation for being incredible. We have yet to try them, but have heard nothing but great things! They do have Vegetarian and Vegan options available!

Jase & Tycho

Jase & Tycho

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Engagement

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