Altitude Disclaimer: The wedding location elevation is around 8,000'MSL. PLEASE hydrate with water and electrolytes, make sure you are eating, bring sunscreen/sun protection, take it easy physically if you are coming from lower elevation. If you are planning to drink alcohol, be aware that high altitude drinking comes with faster intoxication, increased dehydration, increased risk of altitude sickness. Take it slow and make sure you're drinking enough water and electrolytes and eating food as you go.

Airport: Denver International Airport is the closest airport and is 62 miles away (plan for 1.5hrs minimum) from the ceremony location and 40 miles from suggested lodging.

Lodging: See the "Travel" page for local recommendations of where to stay. All suggested lodging is 12-30 miles from the ceremony location. For extended stays: We highly recommend Parker, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Denver, and Golden, CO.

Transportation Options: Sunset Limo - Westminster based (303-426-9005), Two Brothers - Denver based (303-505-5882), West Wing Limo - Lakewood based (720-728-9914), Ace Express Coaches - Golden based (303-421-2780), Ride Experiences - Conifer/Evergreen based (303-564-5858), The Turtle Bus - Denver based (970-471-0547).

Note from the Venue: **Please be mindful of using rideshares such as Uber/Lyft as a form of transportation, they are often unreliable due to the remoteness of the venue and distance from Denver.

Sight-Seeing: See "Things to do" for CO adventures to check out in the local area should you make this a vacation. Rocky Mountain National Park requires timed entry reservations. The Incline in Manitou Springs also requires timed reservations.

Ceremony/Rehearsal Q&As:

Address: 11883 S Elk Creek Road, Pine, CO 80470 (follow the on-site signs to the "Willows" site).

Parking: 1 parking lot (40 car maximum). See Transportation Options above and on "Travel" page.

Environment Setting: The ceremony and cocktail hour are outside. If there is light rain, we'll all be under umbrellas. If it is storming or overly hot, we will be in the beautiful wood cabin reception dinner area. The ceremony is in a grassy area surrounded by evergreens, wedged up in the mountains. There's a short gravel path between the ceremony area and reception building. We will have lawn games available for everyone. Average June temperatures are a high of 73F and low of 50F.

Dress Code: Semi-Formal (https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-semi-formal). Please wear something you are comfortable in.

Timeline:

3:30 - Guests Arrival

4:00 - Wedding Ceremony Begins

4:30 - Cocktail Hour Begins (lawn games, beverages available on the reception deck under twinkly lights)

5:30 - Grand Entrance

5:40 - Thank you speech & Blessing

6:00 - Meal Service

6:45 - Speeches

6:50 - First Dance

7:00 - Photo Booth Start

7:00 - Father(s)/Daughter Dance

7:05 - Mother/Son Dance

7:10 - Cake Cutting/Dessert Service

7:15 - Open Dancing

8:55 - Casual Goodbyes

10:00 - Event Ends

Food/Drink Offerings: Buffet Style

-Appetizers: Rainbow Vegetable Platter with Pesto Hummus Dip, Ahi Tuna Sashimi Wontons with Wasabi Cream, Array of Fresh Sliced Fruit with Honey Yogurt, Spicy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skewers, Sweet & Tangy BBQ Meatballs, Bacon-Wrapped Wild Scallops

-Sides: Fresh-baked Dinner Rolls, Assorted Salads, Seasonal Vegetables

-Entrees: Rosemary Garlic Herb Chicken, Oven Roasted Salmon with Tarragon Butter Sauce

-Carving Station: Slow-Roasted Prime Rib Au Jus with Creamed Horseradish

-Drinks: Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages available. (Cashless Cocktail Hour - Credit/Debit card only)

-Dessert bar: brownies, fruit tarts, Oreo & Blackberry cheesecake bites

-Cake: 3 tiers - Top: Almond w/cream cheese, Middle: Strawberry w/strawberry cream, Bottom: Marble w/Bavarian cream