Winding River Ranch

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our story began in Old Town, Fort Collins where beers were had, cheesy pick-up lines were delivered (by Danny of course) and an undeniable spark came to life. After many, many months of more days spent together than apart, Danny got an opportunity to move back to his hometown of Grand Junction to pursue his dream career. He eventually wrangled the mountain girl to the desert of Western Colorado and PUT A RING ON IT!

Back to the Beginning 

It was a brisk, October day and we had planned to go hiking on the Grand Mesa to see all the gorgeous colors before they were gone. It was something we had done many times before so I didn't suspect a thing, just loaded up the pup and we were on our way. We admired the scenery for miles before Danny pulled off at a trail we had never hiked before, and after several minutes of trudging through the forest we came to a clearing. Lacey (said pup) ran off, per usual, and Danny chased after her. After a minute of hearing him call her name I saw her in the distance, scampering though the woods towards me. He shouted that I should check her collar for burrs or sticks that he thought were stuck to it. Me, being the worried dog mother that I am, searched thoroughly until I saw it, a big ol' diamond dangling from her pink collar. By the time my mind caught up to what I had seen, Danny was already on his knee. And the rest is history!!

The Proposal

Our Story

Our Wedding

Grand Lake Lodging

Airbnb

Airbnb is a great option if you are looking to make the wedding weekend a mini vacation for you and your friend and family. It can also be a much better value as most rentals are entire homes, apartments, cabins, vacation rentals, etc. You can search using either 'Columbine Lake, Grand County' or 'Grand Lake' as the location. Rentals in Columbine Lake will be ~5-10 minutes from the venue, rentals in Grand Lake or surrounding areas will be ~10-20 minutes from the venue. <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/">https://www.airbnb.com/</a>

VRBO

VRBO is a great option if you are looking to make the wedding weekend a mini vacation for you and your friend and family. It can also be a much better value as most rentals are entire homes, apartments, cabins, vacation rentals, etc. You can search using either 'Columbine Lake, Grand County' or 'Grand Lake' as the location. Rentals in Columbine Lake will be ~5-10 minutes from the venue, rentals in Grand Lake or surrounding areas will be ~10-20 minutes from the venue.<a href="https://www.vrbo.com/">https://www.vrbo.com/</a>

Grand Mountain Rentals

Grand Mountain Rentals is a great option if you are looking to make the wedding weekend a mini vacation for you and your friend and family. It can also be a much better value as most rentals are entire homes, apartments, cabins, vacation rentals, etc. You can search using either 'Columbine Lake, Grand County' or 'Grand Lake' as the location. Rentals in Columbine Lake will be ~5-10 minutes from the venue, rentals in Grand Lake or surrounding areas will be ~10-20 minutes from the venue. <a href="http://www.grandmountainrentals.com/">http://www.grandmountainrentals.com/</a>

Western Riviera- Lakeside Lodging & Events

Western Riviera is a Grand Lake lodging business that offers both mini cabins and hotel-style options. They are located in downtown Grand Lake, within walking distance of shops and restaurants and most of their accommodations are lakeside. The management is also very friendly and welcoming, making Western Riviera our top recommendation if you are looking for a local hotel.<a href="http://www.westernriv.com/">http://www.westernriv.com</a>(970) 627 - 3580<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//419+Garfield+St,+Grand+Lake,+CO+80447/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">419 Garfield St, PO Box 1286 Grand Lake, CO 80447</a>

Gateway Inn

The Gateway Inn is the closest hotel to the wedding venue. However, when booking your reservation do not mention that you are in town for a wedding. They are a new wedding venue themselves and get a little salty when they know the event is being held elsewhere. <a href="http://www.gatewayinn.com/">http://www.gatewayinn.com/</a>Reservations: 1-877-627-1352 Main Phone: 1-970-627-2400 Fax: 970-627-2434 Email us: <a href="mailto:info@gatewayinn.com">info@gatewayinn.com</a>Address:200 West Portal Road Grand Lake, CO 80447

Nearby Lodging

The Inn at SilverCreek

The Inn at SilverCreek is a gorgeous hotel located at the base of the ski resort in Granby, Colorado. The rates are significantly lower in the summer off-season, making it the best lodging option if all Grand Lake accommodations are full. The hotel is ~28 minutes from the wedding venue.<a href="http://innatsilvercreek.com/">http://innatsilvercreek.com/</a> 970·887·2131 62927 US Highway 40 Granby, CO 80446

Airbnb is a great option if you are looking to make the wedding weekend a mini vacation for you and your friend and family. It can also be a much better value as most rentals are entire homes, apartments, cabins, vacation rentals, etc. You can search using 'Grand Lake' or 'Granby' as the location. Granby is the closest town to Grand Lake and is a great option for lodging if all accommodations in Grand Lake are booked. Most Granby addresses are ~30-35 minutes from the wedding venue.<a href="https://www.airbnb.com/">https://www.airbnb.com/</a>

VRBO is a great option if you are looking to make the wedding weekend a mini vacation for you and your friend and family. It can also be a much better value as most rentals are entire homes, apartments, cabins, vacation rentals, etc. You can search using 'Grand Lake' or 'Granby' as the location. Granby is the closest town to Grand Lake and is a great option for lodging if all accommodations in Grand Lake are booked. Most Granby addresses are ~30-35 minutes from the wedding venue.<a href="https://www.vrbo.com/">https://www.vrbo.com/</a>

Grand Mountain Rentals is a great option if you are looking to make the wedding weekend a mini vacation for you and your friend and family. It can also be a much better value as most rentals are entire homes, apartments, cabins, vacation rentals, etc. You can search using 'Grand Lake' or 'Granby' as the location. Granby is the closest town to Grand Lake and is a great option for lodging if all accommodations in Grand Lake are booked. Most Granby addresses are ~30-35 minutes from the wedding venue.

Accommodations & Lodging

Details

Photos

Registry

Jenny Marshall

Ryan Feild

David Feild

Emily Beyer

Natalie Berner

Eric Bergman

Chris Kelly

Amanda Feild

Ryan Steel

Rachel Roman

Chris Raddatz (Godfather)

Katie East

Alex Burford (Burf)

Holly Farnum

Zeph Quigley

Katie Cordova

Colby Berner

Laura Kelly

Wedding Party

Q + A

UBER and LYFT are available in Grand County! Just download the app on your smartphone and request a ride when you're ready. 

Jessie & Danny

Jessie & Danny

Travel

UBER/LYFT