J&M

Jen & Max

June 19 2026

Steamboat Springs Colorado

Our Wedding

June 19, 2026

10:30 AM

Yampa River Botanic Park and Howelsen Hill Olympian Hall

Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States

Join us for our wedding ceremony in the Yampa River Botanic Park. This is an outdoor venue, and you will be walking on a gravel path and grass. There is accessible parking and access to the green area as well. Contact Jen for more information. After the ceremony, we will have our reception at Howelsen Hill Olympian Hall. We will be serving lunch. Please RSVP to the ceremony and reception by April 10th, 2026. Join us in the evening for a grill-out at the Village. We will be serving burgers and hot dogs for dinner. We hope to keep the party going and enjoy the amenities of the Village, including yard games, grilling, the pool and hot tubs, and the fire pit before ending our day.

10:30 AM

Ceremony at Yampa River Botanic Park

Yampa River Botanic Park

1000 Pamela Lane, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States

12:00 PM–3:30 PM

Reception at Howelsen Hill, Olympian Hall

Olympian Hall

845 Howelsen Parkway, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States

6:00 PM–9:00 PM

Grill Out at the Village

Village At Steamboat Springs

900 Pine Grove Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States

UPDATES:

Updates will be posted here as needed! Check back for more info!

Max and Jen's Itinerary: Schedule of Events

This is what Max and Jen will be doing. Please join if you'd like.

Jen and Max want to take advantage of this opportunity to spend time with our closest friends and family!

We plan to spend the days before and after our wedding enjoying Steamboat to the fullest.

We understand that not everyone is interested or able to join in for all of the following events, but we wanted to invite you to all of it! Please feel free to opt-in or opt-out. Enjoy your time in Steamboat!

Wednesday, June 17th, 2026

6:00 PM : Vaqueros

Join us for a rooftop dinner at Vaqueros in town at 6:00 PM.

Cost estimate: $15-20 per person

Address: 730 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Join for drinks at Old Town Pub afterwards!

Cost estimate: $15-20 per person

Address: 600 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Thursday, June 18th, 2026

9:00-11:00 AM : Old Town Hot Springs

Join to relax and swim at Old Town Hot Springs. Bring your own towel (or rent one)!

Cost estimate: $35 per adult

Address: 136 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Website: https://oldtownhotsprings.org/

2:00-3:00 PM: Check out the Ski Mountain

Meet at Steamboat Resort to walk around the base of the Ski Mountain.

Cost estimate: Free

Address: 2305 Mt. Werner Circle Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80487

Website: https://www.steamboat.com/

5:00-7:00 PM : Welcome Dinner at Steve and Katrina's!

This meal is provided! We hope you'll join for pizza and salad, and to mingle with everyone! Max's uncle Steve and aunt Katrina have generously offered to host this gathering in their backyard!

Cost estimate: No cost -this meal is provided!

Address: 318 River Road, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487

Friday, June 19th, 2026: Wedding

10:30 AM : Ceremony at Yampa River Botanic Park

Please arrive and be seated by 10:15 AM.

Address: 1000 Pamela Ln, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Website: https://www.yampariverbotanicpark.org/

12:00-3:30 PM : Reception at Howelsen Hill Olympian Hall

After the wedding ceremony, drive over to Howelsen Hill Olympian Hall for a buffet lunch. This meal is provided. There will be food, some dancing, and general time together.

Address: 845 Howelsen Pkwy, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Website: https://www.steamboatsprings.net/607/Olympian-Hall

6:00-9:00 PM : Grill Out at the Village

Join us for dinner at the Village. This meal is provided. We will be serving hot dogs, hamburgers, and sides. We plan to spend the evening outdoors at the grills, fire pit, and pool.

Address: 900 Pine Grove Cir, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Cost estimate: No cost - both meals are provided!

Saturday, June 20th, 2026

10:30 AM- 12:00 : Farmer's Market

Join us at the Steamboat Springs Farmer's Market!

Cost estimate: Free

Address: Yampa Street

Website: https://www.mainstreetsteamboat.com/farmers-market/

3:00-6:00 PM : Happy Hour at Harison's

Join for food and drinks at Harison's Restaurant located in Holiday Inn. There is a lovely outdoor green area and live music.

Cost estimate: $10-20 per person

Address: Inside Holiday Inn, 3190 S Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Website: https://harisonsrestaurant.com/happy-hour/

8:00-10:00 PM : Strawberry Park Hot Springs

Join for a beautiful outdoor natural hot spring! This is located up a dirt road, requires a free online reservation in advance, and costs $30 cash. Be warned, this is clothing optional after dark, so Max and Jen plan to leave around 9:15 when it gets dark.

Cost estimate: $30 CASH per person

Address: 44200 Co Rd 36, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Website: https://strawberryhotsprings.com/

Sunday, June 21st, 2026

10:00-11:00 AM : Hike at Fish Creek Falls

Join us for a short, 40-minute round-trip hike/nature walk at Fish Creek Falls. This location requires paid parking. The path is paved and gravel.

Cost estimate: $5 per vehicle to park

Address: 34165 Fish Creek Falls Rd, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

11:30-1:00 PM : Lunch Goodbye Send-Off

Come by the Village for one last meal with us. This meal is provided. Max and Jen will provide sandwich-making supplies for you to make a sandwich and say one last farewell before ending our weekend together.

Cost estimate: No cost, this meal is provided

Address: 900 Pine Grove Cir, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Travel

Getting to Steamboat Springs, Colorado

FLYING

There are 2 main airports that you can fly into to get to Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Denver International Airport - DIA (DEN) is located in Denver, Colorado and is about a 3 and a half hour drive to Steamboat via I-70 and Highway 40.

Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN) is located in Hayden, Colorado, and is about 35 minutes away from Steamboat Springs. We recommend this option if you are flying, as it can be cheaper than Denver!

Website: https://flysteamboat.com/

DRIVING

Driving from Denver: From Denver, Steamboat Springs is about a 3 and half hour drive via I-70 and Highway 40.

Driving from Northern Colorado: From Fort Collins, we like to drive through the Poudre Canyon on Highway 14 to Highway 40. This is a scenic drive and takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Getting Around Town

Steamboat Springs is a relatively small mountain town. A car is helpful for most travel, however, there is a free bus that goes around the town as well.

You can get a rental car from Denver International Airport or from the Hayden Airport.

Free Bus:

Website: https://www.mainstreetsteamboat.com/get-downtown/

UBER is also available in Steamboat Springs, and is a highly recommended way to get around without dealing with parking!

Lodging

There are plenty of places to stay in Steamboat. Feel free to stay wherever you'd like! The options listed below are just some of our favorites.

Please note, there are large baseball competitions happening in Steamboat the same weekend as our wedding, so we recommend securing your hotel well in advance! Please reach out to Jen with any questions!

The Village at Steamboat Springs

(Also called Wyndham Steamboat Springs or Worldmark Steamboat Springs)

Max and Jen plan to stay at the Village. We like these condo-style units because they have full kitchens, multiple bedrooms, a living area, and nice amenities.

You can book a unit on Airbnb, VRBO, Hotels.com, or through Sam's Club Travel. Please feel free to call Jen’s mom, Kathy, with any questions or if you need help! Kathy Prior (720) 427-0114

It may currently show that this location is fully booked - it is not! Check the other name or another website to find it. Feel free to call Jen or Kathy if you have questions!

Address: 900 Pine Grove Cir, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Residence Inn

The Residence Inn in town is lovely. It is our second favorite place to stay, other than the Village. They have free breakfast, a fire pit and pool, and a nice location.

We have reserved a hotel block at a slightly reduced rate: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1774391429543&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=789660756337758994&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5uYmxpaGJkaWpibFadmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioA0EvZimAAAAA%3D

Address: 1480 Pine Grove Rd, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sbsri-residence-inn-steamboat-springs/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0

Rabbit Ears Motel

Rabbit Ears Motel has a great, in-town location. You can walk into town, to the Town Hot Springs, and even to Howelsen Hill from there easily.

We have contacted Rabbit Ears Motel, and for anyone who plans to stay there, simply call in and tell them that you are in town for Jenni Prior and Max Machut's Wedding, and you will receive 15% off of their rate.

Address: 201 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Website: https://www.rabbitearsmotel.com/

Camping

There is a lovely KOA in Steamboat, and there are places in National Forest for dispersed camping.

Q + A

What time should I arrive to the wedding?

The Yampa River Botanic Park opens daily at dawn. We recommend you arrive early to enjoy the beauty of the park! Our ceremony will begin at 10:30 AM, so we request that you arrive and be seated by 10:15 AM. Due to the parking being very full for the baseball competitions, we recommend arriving earlier, or using UBER to carpool!

What do I wear to the Wedding?

Please dress in what makes YOU feel comfortable and confident. We do not have a dress code. We hope that you choose to wear what you feel good in. Jen will be wearing a white dress. Max will probably wear cowboy boots, jeans or slacks, and a dress shirt. We are hoping this is a casual and comfortable day for all! Additionally, this is an outdoor ceremony in the summer in Colorado. We recommend checking the weather forecast before packing. As we Coloradans know, it can be 100 degrees or snowing. We are hoping for beautiful 75-degree summer weather, but, we'd recommend you bring a jacket just in case.

Is there parking at the ceremony and reception locations?

Yes, there are large lots, however, we are told that parking will be very limited at both the Botanic Park and Howelsen Hill. The Triple Crown baseball tournament is happening the same weekend as our wedding and will be on the fields next to our venue locations. We recommend carpooling to the wedding locations if possible. You may need to park a little bit further away and walk around 10 minutes to the locations. Please plan accordingly and leave earlier in case you need to park a ways away, or simply use UBER to get there. Steamboat is a small town, and the furthest UBER ride would probably only be 10 minutes at most.

What should I pack?

You are spending the weekend in a mountain town! We recommend packing layers, a swimsuit (for the Hot Springs!), a water bottle, and closed-toed shoes. Visit this site for more information about Steamboat Springs: https://www.steamboatchamber.com/

What is the weather like in Steamboat?

The average for June is highs of mid-70s, and lows in the 40s at night. It is usually beautiful, sunny, and warm in the day, and cool in the morning and evening.

Are kids allowed?

Yes, yes, yes! We love kids! Fun fact: almost 20% of our guest list are kids!

ARE PETS ALLOWED?

Only service animals are allowed at both the Botanic Park as well as at Howlesen Hill. Thank you.

Is there a Registry?

Your presence is the gift! We have everything we need to make our house a home, so we do not need any gifts. The only thing we don't have is a home of our own! If you would like to gift us any monetary amount toward our goal of purchasing a home, we would appreciate it greatly! Thank you! Additionally, Jen is sentimental and would love to receive cards or notes.

How do I RSVP?

Please RSVP online on this website by APRIL 10th, 2026. Your RSVP is only for your attendance at the wedding ceremony at the Botanic Park and the lunch reception at Howelsen Hill Olympian Hall. Please feel free to join in on other events as you wish.

I want to volunteer to support in the wedding! What do I do?

We would love some volunteers! Please reach out to Jen and Max through their email at JenandMaxMachut@gmail.com to let them know you'd like to volunteer your time for our wedding! We are still looking for some volunteers to set up chairs, tables, and decor, and folks willing to cook at the grill-out! Thank you so much in advance if you are able to support us in this!

What's the deal with this picture?

Jen painted this painting to use for the wedding invitations. It includes icons from most of the locations we plan to visit during our wedding week!

HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?

Please feel free to reach out to Jen or Max, or Jen’s mom, Kathy with any questions!

Jen Cell: (303) 406-3278

Max Cell: (303) 521-3733

Kathy Prior Cell: (720) 427-0114

Email: JenandMaxMachut@gmail.com

Address:

701 Hill Pond Road

Fort Collins, Colorado

80526