Zocalo Colorado

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Craftwood Peak by Wedgewood Weddings

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Our Wedding

Like so many modern love stories, ours started with a swipe. After matching on a dating app and realizing we could actually hold a conversation longer than five messages (a miracle in itself!), we decided to meet up.Our second date — a day at the zoo — ended up being perfectly timed: it was the day before Houston shut down for COVID in 2020. The world might have gone into lockdown, but we found plenty of joy (and lots of time) just hanging out together.Since then, we’ve made it our mission to fill our lives with adventures — from hiking new trails to exploring the open seas on cruises. Every trip reminds us that the best part of any journey is who you share it with.In June 2025, during a hike to Marymere Falls in Olympic National Park, Brandon popped the question — and Mary said yes! Now, we can’t wait for the next adventure: saying “I do” surrounded by our favorite people.

Our Story

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I’ve booked a block of rooms at the&nbsp;Quality&nbsp;Inn &amp; Suites Manitou Springs at Pikes Peak. Reserve your room online or call the hotel directly.&nbsp; Check rates without the room block before purchasing. As of 4/24, rates are cheaper than what the room block offered. Group Name:LeBlanc WeddingGroup Number:LH45B5&nbsp;All rooms MUST be booked&nbsp;before Thursday, Jun 11, 2026. After this date, the group room block is released to the general public and you will no longer have access to the special group rate.

Quality Inn & Suites Manitou Springs at Pikes Peak

Set in Manitou Springs, 1.4 mi from Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The property is around 1.4 mi from Maintou Cliff Dwellings, 2.5 mi from Cave of the Winds and 2.7 mi from Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. The hotel has an indoor pool, fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel all rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. A grab and go breakfast is available every morning at Days Inn Manitou Springs Pikes Peak. The accommodations features a wellness area with a hot tub. You can play billiards at Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs, and the area is popular for hiking. A business center and vending machines with drinks and snacks are available on site at the hotel. The nearest airport is Colorado Springs Airport, 11 mi from Days Inn Manitou Springs Pikes Peak.

Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites - Manitou Springs by IHG is located in Manitou Springs, 3.5 miles from Garden of the Gods and 9 miles from Palmer Park. The property is around 13 miles from Peterson Air Force Base, 21 miles from United States Air Force Academy and 3.5 miles from Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. The hotel provides an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Every room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some feature city views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A business center and a gym are available at the property as well as free private parking. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is 5.3 miles from Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites - Manitou Springs by IHG, while Cheyenne Mountain is 7.6 miles away. Colorado Springs Airport is 12 miles from the property.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Manitou Springs by IHG

Amenities Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Business Amenities Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Manitou Springs Heritage Center - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Arcade Amusements - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Ruxton's Trading Post - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Miramont Castle - 1 km / 0.6 mi Manitou Cliff Dwellings - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Iron Springs Chateau - 1.7 km / 1 mi Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Manitou Incline - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi The Incline Trailhead - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Garden of the Gods Trading Post - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Red Rock Canyon Open Space - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi Garden of the Gods - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi Bancroft Park - 5 km / 3.1 mi Barr Trailhead - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Cave of the Winds - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi The preferred airport for Pikes Peak Inn is Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 25.3 km / 15.7 mi Location With a stay at Pikes Peak Inn in Manitou Springs (Manitou Springs Historic District), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Garden of the Gods and Broadmoor World Arena. This motel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from US Air Force Academy and 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from Pikes Peak. Headline In Manitou Springs (Manitou Springs Historic District)

Pikes Peak Inn

Rooms offer a flat-screen cable TV. Downtown Manitou Springs is 5 minutes’ walk away. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all guest rooms at the Cliff House at Pikes Peak. A small fridge and coffee-making facilities are included. A heated toilet seat is featured in each private bathroom. The Cliff House Dining Room offers room service for guest convenience. The Red Mountain Bar and Grill is available Friday and Saturday evenings. A fitness center is on site for guest use at the Pikes Peak Cliff House. Laundry services are also available. Pikes Peak Railway is 1 mile away. Garden of the Gods is less than 15 minutes’ drive from the property.

Cliff House at Pikes Peak

Travel

Brandon and Mary went through the Cave of Winds on a short trip to the area in March. This is a cool tour if you are not claustrophobic!

Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

We visited Garden of the Gods as well. Easy paved hiking trails with beautiful views.

Garden of the Gods

We did not get to see this, but this is a great stop as well (from what we've heard). We plan to catch this one during wedding week. You can drive to the top.

Mary & Brandon

Mary & Brandon

M&B

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