Spruce Mountain Ranch

Wedding Day

Trey's Vista Lawn

Ceremony

Ponderosa Courtyard

Cocktail Hour

Spruce Room

Reception begins

Ponderosa Room

Reception continues - Dancing

Our Wedding

A bit about us!

Dan and Kristi’s love story began on April 20, 2023, when fate brought them together through a dating app called Zoosk. Though they were separated by hundreds of miles—Dan in the mountain town of Granby, Colorado, and Kristi in Kennewick, Washington—the spark between them was undeniable. What seemed like an improbable romance quickly blossomed into something meaningful.From the start, they made love a priority. Dan travels to Washington to spend time with Kristi and her son 2 to 3 times a month, while Kristi spends time in Colorado once a month to be with Dan and his daughter. They also enjoy time in Idaho to share with Kristi’s daughter, and in Utah to visit her other son and his family, and in California to spend time with Dan’s son. With five amazing kids in five different states, their hearts are full.In May 2024, Dan asked Kristi to be his forever during a quiet, intimate moment in her home—a proposal filled with love and sincerity. During a night out with friends in CO, in December 2024, they heard about Spruce Mountain Ranch, a beautiful wedding venue in the peaceful foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Ever since then, they’ve been enjoying the process of planning a wedding in order to bring all of their loved ones together.Dan &amp; Kristi cherish the simple things: a great cup of coffee, a yummy meal on a sunny deck, a beautiful mountain hike, fun games of pickleball with friends, game nights or a glass of wine at a lovely winery.But above all, what matters most to them is their people. Their vision for the future is built around faith, the warmth of home, creating lasting family bonds and the joys of friendships. With that, they have everything.

Our Story

Photos

Amy Dirks

Kristie Martinez

Madelyn Sharpe

Matt Tenney

Julia Tenney

Mason Sharpe

Hailey Hughes

Riley Hughes

Chloe Hughes

Scarlett Hughes

Liam Hughes

Wedding Party

Q + A

You may fly into either Denver International Airport or the Colorado Springs airport, both are equal distances away. Our wedding venue is half way in between the two. If the price is right, going out of Colorado Springs is easier to navigate... so is the traffic. Hampton Inn&nbsp;Castle&nbsp;Rock:&nbsp;Booking Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/SharpeTenney" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/go/SharpeTenney</a>Blurb: Hampton Inn Castle Rock offers guests a central location to the weekend's festivities, easy access to Downtown&nbsp;Castle&nbsp;Rock, and a few nearby favorites like Rockyard Brewing or Outlets at&nbsp;Castle&nbsp;Rock! Guests that elect to stay at the hotel will receive discounted rates starting at $165+TAX along with free WiFi, daily breakfast and access to the on-site amenities such as pool, fitness center. NOTE:&nbsp;The discounted rates are available&nbsp;from Thursday, August 21st&nbsp;– Sunday,&nbsp;August&nbsp;24th and must be reserved by Wednesday, July 23rd. If you would like to arrive early or depart late, please contact our Travel Coordinator (Help@EngagedSourcing.com&nbsp;or 720.593.8534) and reference the “Sharpe-Tenney Wedding”.

Best Western&nbsp;Castle&nbsp;Rock:&nbsp;Booking Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/SharpeTenney" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/go/SharpeTenney</a>Blurb: Just a short walk from Hampton Inn, Best Western offers the same great location and keeps everyone together! Guests that elect to stay at the hotel will receive discounted rates starting at $169+TAX along with free WiFi,&nbsp;free daily breakfast and access to the on-site amenities such as pool, fitness center. NOTE:&nbsp;The discounted rates are available&nbsp;from Thursday, August 21st&nbsp;– Sunday,&nbsp;August&nbsp;24th and must be reserved by Monday, July 21st. If you would like to arrive early or depart late, please contact our Travel Coordinator (Help@EngagedSourcing.com&nbsp;or 720.593.8534) and reference the “Sharpe-Tenney Wedding”.

We also recommend Airbnb's or VRBOs in the area of Castle Rock, Larkspur and Monument.

Amenities Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including outdoor tennis courts, 2 outdoor pickleball courts, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Dining Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Business Amenities Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 111 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and ceiling fans. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Bear Dance Golf Club - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi Larkspur Park - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi Colorado Renaissance Festival - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi Children's Realm - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi Dungeon Museum - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi Spruce Meadows Open Space - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi Sandstone Ranch Open Space - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi Spruce Mountain Open Space - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi Plum Creek Golf Club - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi Greenland Open Space - 11.5 km / 7.2 mi Devon's Dog Park - 11.7 km / 7.3 mi Castle Rock City Hall - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi Douglas County Off-leash Area - 13.1 km / 8.2 mi Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course - 15.4 km / 9.5 mi Metzler Ranch Community Park - 15.9 km / 9.9 mi The nearest airports are: Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 65.2 km / 40.5 mi Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 86.7 km / 53.9 mi Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 86.8 km / 54 mi Location Located in Larkspur, Jellystone Park at Larkspur is within a 5-minute drive of Bear Dance Golf Club and Larkspur Park. This family-friendly hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Colorado Renaissance Festival and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Children's Realm. Headline Near Larkspur Park

Jellystone Park at Larkspur

Ramada by Wyndham Monument features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Monument. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The hotel has family rooms. Guests can use the spa and wellness center including an indoor pool. United States Air Force Academy is 10 miles from the hotel, while Palmer Park is 19 miles away. Colorado Springs Airport is 25 miles from the property.

Ramada by Wyndham Monument

Travel

In order to go to the website, highlight (like you are copying) it, then right click and there will be an option to Go To [name of website]Or you can just copy and paste into another window. Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springshttps://gardenofgods.com/ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springshttps://www.cmzoo.org/ The Broadmoor Hotel &amp; Resorthttps://www.broadmoor.com/ The Broadmoor 7-falls hike, Colorado Springshttps://www.sevenfalls.com/ The Edge Ziplines &amp; Adventures, Castle Rockhttps://theedgezip.com/home/?utm_source=gmblisting&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_content=listing Outlet Mall, Castle Rockhttps://www.outletsatcastlerock.com/ Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrisonhttps://www.redrocksonline.com/ Downtown Aquarium, Denverhttps://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/ Elitch Garden Theme &amp; Water Park, Denverhttps://elitchgardens.com/ Colorado Rockies Game, Denverhttps://www.mlb.com/rockies Hiking @ Pike's Peakhttps://www.pikes-peak.com/ Hiking @ Mount Falcon Parkhttps://www.jeffco.us/1332/Mount-Falcon-Park Golfing near by as well

Things to Do

Registry

-8/20 (Wednesday) - Wedding party checks into AirBnb-8/21 (Thursday)- 9:00AM - Wedding rehearsal-	11:00AM Hike Spruce Mountain Trail (easy)- 5:00PM Rehearsal Dinner for Bridal Party and out of state guests at AirBnB. Dress casual.AirBnb Address:8675 South Perry Park RoadLarkspur, CO 80118 -8/22 (Friday) 4:30PM WEDDING! -8/23 (Saturday) checkout is at 10:00amSaturday we are available to spend time with guests in sunny Colorado! We appreciate you coming and want to make sure we connect with all our guests!

Weekend Events

Kristi & Daniel

Kristi & Daniel

K&D

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–8:00 PM

Reception begins

8:00 PM–11:00 PM

Reception continues - Dancing