Arrival time
We ask guests to arrive at 3:30.
Transportation/Parking/Uber?
The venue can accommodate up to 250 guests. We recommend carpooling as best you can. Parking is available but you can NOT leave your vehicle overnight or it will be towed! IMPORTANT - Uber/Lyft/Etc. do NOT accommodate people to or from the venue due to cell phone service issues in the past. Do NOT rely on these services to take you to or from the venue. Please drink responsibly.
Dress Code?
Semi-formal. Please dress nicely. For men, this typically means a suit or sport coat, dress shirt, and an optional tie. For women, this includes a dress, romper, jumpsuit, skirt, or dressy separates. Please no jeans unless they are dark. Dress appropriately the reception will be under a white tent but we will be outside all evening. Consider wearing dressy but comfortable shoes and bringing a wrap to stay warm in the evening.
Pictures during the ceremony
We kindly ask that pictures/videos are not taken during the ceremony. We have hired a photographer and drone to capture all of our favorite moments together. Pictures are encouraged after the ceremony.
Easiest way to get to the venue?
The venue is conveniently located 40 minutes away from Denver. If you are flying into the Denver airport, the drive is about an hour from the airport to the venue. Rent a rental car for the weekend because Uber, lyft, and other rental car services do NOT accommodate to the venue.
Underage Drinking?
Blackstone has a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking in compliance with Colorado law. Blackstone will strictly enforce the legal drinking age of 21. If Blackstone finds underage guests are being served alcoholic beverages by family or friends, they will be asked to leave.
Children
We have included all of the children we expect to see at our wedding in our RSVP's. If you see a name not listed on your RSVP please reach out to us individually. This means no little ones unless you are family or close friends. Use the night as a date night!
Plus Ones
The names we have attached to our invites are those we are accounting for. Our venue and catering only allow a specific number of guests. No random plus ones are allowed.
What will the weather be like? Indoor/outdoor?
Our venue includes riverfront and mountain views. The venue will be mainly outside with a mix of uncovered and covered outdoor sites. Colorado in June is about a high of 75-80 degrees during the day and nights are around 50 degrees. Keep in mind the humidity is lower than in other midwest states in the summer so the weather will feel cooler than it actually is. Especially at night! Dress appropriately!
Where to stay overnight?
There is a mix of lodging options around the venue from B&Bs to hotels, cabins, and private home rentals. Find recommended hotels under the "Lodging" tab.
What are the addresses of the wedding ceremony and reception? Are they wheelchair accessible?
It is wheelchair accessible! The wedding ceremony and reception will take place at the same location located at 3673 Chicago Creek Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452.
Additional Questions?
Reach out to us through our RSVP for questions and we will get back to you.