The Hornet

Rehearsal Dinner

Grant-Humphreys Mansion

Natalie & Conner's Wedding

Ceremony

Grant Humphreys Mansion

Reception

We Can't Wait to Celebrate With You!

Our Wedding

We met in September 2018 on Conner's first day at Brilliant Earth! Conner was a Workforce Analyst and Nat was the Showroom Coordinator at the time. Conner frequently did favors for Nat, like entertaining customers who had arrived early for their appointments while Nat set up the showroom, and even taking pictures of men's wedding rings to send to customers (being one of the few men in the office)! We quickly became friends and hung out with other coworkers during lunch (Milwaukee St Tavern 4ever!) and after work many times. We started dating on February 22, 2020 (02/22/2020, an easy anniversary to remember!). Conner officially asked Nat over dinner at Bastien's Steakhouse, and this continues to be a favorite anniversary and birthday spot! As you know, the pandemic shut the world down about a month after this; Nat moved in with her family in Highlands Ranch and Conner moved to remote work. We still did video calls and saw each other almost every weekend! Throughout the next few years we made amazing memories and went on so many fun trips with just us two and with our families. Some of the favorites being New Orleans and skiing in the CO mountains with Natalie's side, Nashville and Wilmington, NC with Conner's side, and Edinburgh and Dublin (first international trip as a couple!). On a trip to Maui, Conner asked Nat's dad Jay over a round of golf for his approval to propose, and he said yes! Conner worked with a good friend of ours to help custom design Natalie's ring (Alexandria from A. D'Mae Diamonds, love you girl!!) and the plans were set for a trip to Italy in October 2023. We arrived in beautiful Lake Como, and on our second day took a ferry out to the town of Lenno. After a somewhat arduous hike (haha), we arrived to Villa del Balbianello, a 13th century waterfront estate with beautiful gardens! After some stalling, Conner found the perfect spot (pictured above &lt;3) and got down on one knee! Nat obviously gave a resounding YES, and the rest was history! We are so excited to begin our marriage and the rest of our lives in April! Each and every one of you have played a part in our love story, and we can't wait to celebrate this day with you.

Our Love Story

Conner hand-modeling for Nat in the early days. Peep that watch! - December 2018

First selfie together! July 2019

Conner, Natalie, Joseph and Christian - Christmas Day 2019

Sunday Taco Night at the Hoagland's during quarantine - March 2020

Copper Mountain ski/snowboard trip - January 2021

Out on the town in Nashville with Brooke, Ryan, Conner &amp; Nat - December 2021

Bronco's Game with Conner's Mom Deb! - October 2022

Conner &amp; Jay golfing in Maui, with a very important question to ask! - May 2023

Hiking up to Villa del Balbianello, moments before proposal! - October 2023

ENGAGED!!!

Our Story

Photos

HOW WE MET: Walking home from the bus in middle/high school. There was a spot where we had to branch off and go our separate ways to our houses, but we always ended up talking 30 mins+ more!

FAVORITE MEMORIES: There's too many to count! Definitely retreats and summer mission trips with church, sleepovers, seeing multiple shows that Amanda stage-managed, visiting Portland, being bridesmaids in Hannah's wedding...the list could go on! 

Amanda 

HOW WE MET: Conner's brother
FAVORITE MEMORIES: So many to choose from! Snorkeling in Hawaii, storming the field at Ohio State, spending hours at the local arcade as kids, and seeing you graduate twice. I can't pick just one! 

Ryan

HOW WE MET: Moving in 3 houses down from Siera way back in 2002, 22 years ago?!?!
FAVORITE MEMORIES: TOO many to name! Putting on the concert on your front porch for our parents and neighbors :D playing Barbies, Bratz, Polly Pockets, board games, computer games, etc., almost weekly sleepovers, visiting our families in Nebraska, swimming at the rec center, riding our bikes around Highlands Ranch, oh and Disneyworld! Growing up with Siera was the best!!

Siera

HOW WE MET:  Neighbors then roommates in Columbus, OH
FAVORITE MEMORIES: Some of my favorite memories are hanging out at home and playing video games while we were roommates in college. I also loved our Vegas trip in 2020! 

HOW WE MET: we went to the same elementary school, but didn't become close friends until 7th/8th grade when Nat started going to youth group! 
FAVORITE MEMORIES: youth group retreats and summer mission trips, Proms and Homecomings, hanging out by our lockers every morning in high school, our shared love for 1D, oh and being a bridesmaid in Hannah's wedding! <3

Hannah

HOW WE MET: Neighbors then roommates in Columbus, OH
FAVORITE MEMORIES: We've been to quite a few places! Tahoe twice, Vegas, Josh and McKenna traveling to Denver, and us traveling to Austin. Wherever we go, we always find the best places to eat! 

Josh

HOW WE MET: Living on the same floor our freshman year at Johnson & Wales! I think I first saw Chasity in a JWU freshman's group on Facebook and thought she was hilarious, then loved her even more in person. FAVORITE MEMORIES: going out on the town in Denver and Boulder, living together our Sophomore year (we had almost opposite class and work schedules, but we always made time for girls nights!), dressing up to see the Barbie movie and karaoke! 

Chasity

HOW WE MET: Friends in Columbus, OH.                                     

FAVORITE MEMORIES: Swimming in ice-cold glacier water in Tahoe comes to mind! Nat and I also had an incredible time visiting Matt and his wife Rachael in Cincinnati while they were living there. 

Matt

HOW WE MET: In 2019, working together at Brilliant Earth! Natalie trained Abby on inventory and shipping, and once the word "Queen!" was spoken, the rest was herstory!

FAVORITE MEMORIES: working together 4-5 days a week for over 3 years! Knowing I could come into work and have an amazing friend to laugh and gossip with made the BE days all the more special!  

Abby

HOW WE MET: Friends in Columbus, OH
FAVORITE MEMORIES: Ohio State football games, NFL Blitz tournaments, beer pong, and how could I forget watching Noel drag race!

Noel

HOW WE MET: Working at Brilliant Earth in March 2019! Conner and Nat were friends separately with Joseph and he is a huge reason why we are together today!
FAVORITE MEMORIES: Saturday nights at Goosetown, watching Joseph perform open mics, Hells Kitchen and Jersey Shore watch parties, renting a limo for Joseph's 40th birthday, Lake Tahoe friends trip, shopping at the Castle Rock Outlet Malls, dancing at La Rumba, and spending many Christmases and Thanksgivings together! 

Joseph

Wedding Party

Venue

Guests

ANY QUESTIONS WE MISSED?

Please reach out to Conner or Natalie!Conner: 910-538-8825Natalie: 303-903-6448

Q + A

Recommended Accommodations 

Due to the fact that a majority of our guests are Denver-local or won't need hotel accommodations, we've decided not to reserve a block of rooms. We would recommend the below hotel, or any of the dozens of Airbnbs or VRBOs in the Denver area!

The Art Hotel is conveniently located 0.9 miles from our wedding venue and offers a complimentary shuttle for guests up to 2 miles away. It's a beautiful hotel with a rooftop restaurant and gorgeous displays of art around every turn!

The Art Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton

Accommodations

Meow Wolf is an immersive, one-of-a-kind art experience that is one of Nat and Conner's favorite attractions in Denver!

Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station

HIGHLY underrated museum showcasing all things Colorado History! This organization also owns and operates our venue, the Grant Humphreys Mansion!

History Colorado Center

One of the top five botanic gardens in the nation, Denver Botanic Gardens is an oasis in the city, offering year-round events, Mordecai Children’s Garden, lifelong learning opportunities and research to preserve Colorado’s precious natural resources.

Denver Botanic Gardens

Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a breathtaking, open-air amphitheater in the western United States near Morrison, Colorado, approximately ten miles southwest of Denver.&nbsp;You can explore the amphitheater and the many hiking trails around it during the day (for free), and of course most evenings there are concerts!

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