River Bend

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Our Wedding

Ben and I met while he was working in Vernal, UT (my hometown) at his current employers office there. I was the front desk receptionist and knew of him for about two years before I even thought twice. One day I strolled past his office (next to my mom's) and something kind of zapped me. He was just literally sitting at his desk working and I walked straight into my mom's office and announced that I thought Ben Smiley was hot. ;) From there on out, I knew. I mean, poor Ben had no clue that he was going to have to marry me someday, but I did.We dated for the majority of the rest of his time in Vernal but weren't serious until he moved back to Denver to our current home. We spent three months long distance and decided that we wanted to work on a long-term relationship. I KNEW this whole time that we were getting married. Around that time he told me he loved me and I told him I loved him too (for a year and a half but who's counting). In the next few years we brought our pup Roksen home (had some furniture ruined) went on plenty of adventures- mountain biking, winter camping, Rockie's games, and made some incredible friends. Fast-forward to April 17, 2016 - I like to think that this is when he caught on, possibly a little bit earlier. Either way, he had a necklace made with "will you marry me?" engraved and surprised me with it as a dog tag on Roksen. It was everything that we are as a couple. It was private and quiet and perfect for us.A quiet, patient love. Not boastful, loud or overbearing. It is always there and doesn't need to be exclaimed to be affirmed. Our love, similar to faith, is not seen, but is always felt.And we cannot wait to share it with you on our wedding day! Safe travels. XO

Our Story

Details

Photos

Kaitlin 

Madelyne

Taylor

Madison K

Marco

Will

Britni

Angie 

Ryan

Katie

Ellie 

Ross

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

The Uber app allows you to schedule rides ahead of time. Lyons is a great spot for a wedding but there are not many uber drivers on hand. If you use this option for transportation after the wedding, please make sure to schedule your ride ahead of time to ensure transportation.

Uber & Lyft

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boulder Longmont

The wedding party will be commuting back and forth from here. A hotel option to be close!

The Stanley Hotel

Also another option for a room in Estes Park.

Quality Inn

A super fun option! WeeCasa is on the property for our wedding venue!

WeeCasa

Travel

Spend a day immersed in the breathtaking natural beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park. Take in sweeping vistas from the park’s highest summit, see the continental divide, picnic among wildlife, and check out the grand Stanley Hotel—used as a filming location for The Shining.
Meet your guide at downtown Denver’s stately Union Station and hop into a comfortable vehicle for your ride into the foothills. Arrive in Estes Park, a popular summer resort town that’s also the gateway to the national park, and drive by the elegant Stanley Hotel—instantly recognizable to Stephen King fans as the interior filming location for The Shining—before continuing on into the park itself.
Admire the craggy peaks and alpine landscapes of the continental divide—the world’s largest mountain barrier—as you ride up the Trail Ridge road. Sprawling over 415 square miles (1,075 sq km), this protected wilderness is home to 72 peaks over 12,000 feet (3,657 m) and wildlife like elk, moose, black bears, and eagles. In the summer, gaze out over the rugged terrain from the highest summit in the park at 12,183 feet (3,713 m), and find a scenic spot to fuel up over a picnic lunch, enjoying opportunities to walk along nature trails and take photos of the peaks and valleys before heading back to Denver.

Rocky Mountain National Park Full-Day Tour

Soar along heart-pounding ziplines and capture bird's-eye views of the spectacular Rocky Mountains on this thrilling tour. Led by certified guides, strap in and prepare for an unforgettable adventure zooming along Colorado's highest and fastest ziplines.
Head out from Denver and into the forested foothills of the Rockies to reach the expansive zipline course. Strap into your safety harness as your knowledgeable instructor briefs you on safety and operations. Guides join you on each platform of the course, giving you fascinating facts about the region's unique geology and wildlife.
Fly at adrenaline-pumping speeds down Colorado's fastest line, reaching up to 60 miles per hour (97 kph) at 250 feet (76 m) above the ground. You also experience the state's longest zipline, which stretches to an incredible 1,900 feet (579 m). Throughout your adventure, the Rocky Mountain scenery offers a spectacular backdrop. Once you're back on the ground, refresh with some drinks and snacks before returning to Denver.

Rocky Mountain Zipline Adventure

Things to Do

Engagement Photos

kodie & Benjamin

kodie & Benjamin

K&B

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception