Wedding Day

Hillside Gardens & Event Center

Ceremony

Reception to Follow

Our Wedding

Ben and I met in the fall of 2021 while working together at a local coffee shop. We spent a lot of time in the kitchen together and bonded over conversations about music, travel, and food. Many people told us that we should date. We didn’t listen. Over the next year, we developed a friendship that included copious amounts of pizza, concerts, meteor showers and hikes. At the end of the summer of 2022, after several definitely not dates, Ben asked me if I would like to go on a date with him. I smoothly replied “oh…okay” (Don’t worry, I was quite excited). Our first date was dinner and afterward we jumped right into a busy season of running errands, painting my new home, Ben traveling for work, and holidays with our families. Some of our favorite dating memories include snowboarding, a road trip to Tennessee, hiking adventures around Colorado, sitting at coffee shops, making delicious food together, going white water rafting, and watching movies. In February 2024, Ben mentioned that he wanted to go on a hike the follow weekend. The weather report started predicting 6” or more of snow for that day, but he was strangely (suspiciously) insistent that we at least go for a drive. That morning turned out to be beautiful and sunny. Ben drove us up Rampart Range Road in Woodland Park and we precariously slid up roads that have never seen a snowplow. After coming to a particularly treacherous spot in the road, Ben turned the car around—and we got stuck. After 20 minutes of digging out the car, we were enjoying the scenery when Ben got down on one knee. He gave a beautiful speech-of which I can't remember a word- but I remember it being sweet and lovely and perfect. Ben had arranged for a surprise party afterwards with both of our families (missing a few of our loved ones), and it was the perfect day. Our relationship has always been based on friendship, laughter, silliness and adventures. Our engagement day included all of that. We’re so excited to celebrate our wedding with all of you and can’t wait to commit to each other before God and our loved ones!

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Attire: Cocktail Dinner &amp; dessert will be provided TimelineCeremony - 5:30pmCocktail Hour - approximately 6:15-7:00pmReception - approximately 7:00-10:30pm Further Details Ceremony and reception are outdoors. There are dirt paths, so please keep that in mind when considering footwear. Feel free to wander and roam the beautiful gardens during cocktail hour and reception! Restrooms are located at the entrance of Hillside Gardens in the farmhouse. There is a walk from the entrance of the gardens to the ceremony cite. Golf carts are available for guests who need them. Please note that smoking and vaping are only allowed in the designated area near the entrance. Absolutely no smoking or vaping are allowed in any other areas onsite.

More Details

Hotels <a href="https://www.kinshiplanding.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kinship Landing&nbsp;</a>415 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO&nbsp; <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cossd-springhill-suites-colorado-springs-downtown/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Springhill Suites Downtown</a>&nbsp;402 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903&nbsp; <a href="https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/colorado/hyatt-place-colorado-springs-downtown/denzp?src=corp_lclb_gmb_seo_denzp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hyatt Place Downtown</a>201 E Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903&nbsp; <a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/colorado-springs/cosss/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-US-_-COSSS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites, Colorado Springs Central</a>105 North Spruce Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905&nbsp; <a href="https://antlers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Antler’s Hotel</a>4 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/s/Colorado-Springs--Colorado--United-States/homes?tab_id=home_tab&amp;refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&amp;flexible_trip_lengths%5B%5D=one_week&amp;monthly_start_date=2024-06-01&amp;monthly_length=3&amp;monthly_end_date=2024-09-01&amp;price_filter_input_type=0&amp;channel=EXPLORE&amp;query=Colorado%20Springs%2C%20CO&amp;place_id=ChIJK9LmoS5BE4cRE2vo9ZLrjkE&amp;location_bb=QhwkMMLRMqNCGt03wtHV7Q%3D%3D&amp;date_picker_type=calendar&amp;source=structured_search_input_header&amp;search_type=autocomplete_click" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airbnbs in Colorado Springs</a> Airports <a href="https://www.flydenver.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Denver International Airport</a>8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, Colorado 80249 <a href="https://coloradosprings.gov/flycos?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwmMayBhDuARIsAM9HM8dFLsgAsZbgKgAntTAJrBryj6lN5XTsNJzQOs-AQ2oJ52Q2u4FbJbMaAu2QEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Colorado Springs Airport</a>7770 Milton E Proby Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Travel

Ben and Olivia’s favorite restaurants:    <a href="https:" />Stellina Pizza Cafe </a> (We recommend the potato rosemary pizza)    <a href="https:" />Paravicini’s Italian Bistro</a> (our first date and wedding caterer!)    <a href="https:" />503w</a> (delicious Korean-fusion food)   <a href="https:" />The Skirted Heifer</a>  (Ben’s favorite burger in town and our post-engagement meal)    <a href="https:" />Heart of Jerusalem Cafe</a>  (we love a good gyro)    <a href="https:" />Urban Egg</a>  (amazing breakfast)    <a href="https:" />Thai Taste</a>  (the go-to for many takeout nights)    Coffee Shops   <a href="https:" />Wayfinder Coffee Co</a> (if you want to see where it all started)    <a href="https:" />Building 3 Coffee </a> (our study/work spot)    <a href="https:" />Frankly Coffee </a> (cute little spot with a patio and creative concoctions)    <a href="https:" />Switchback Coffee</a>  (there’s a location about 3 minutes from our venue…perfect for a pre-wedding pit-stop!)    <a href="https:" />Hold Fast</a>  (we’ll be serving their coffee at our wedding!)    Places to Go & Things to Do    <a href="https:" />Seven Bridges Trail </a> (one of our first hikes)    <a href="https:" />Garden of the Gods </a>  (a Colorado classic)    <a href="https:" />Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site </a> (outdoor museum located right by Garden of the Gods)   <a href="https:" />Red Rock Canyon Open Space</a> (not that Red Rocks, but still beautiful)    <a href="https:" />Glen Eyrie Castle</a> (go for tea and enjoy the rose garden)    <a href="https:" />Old Colorado City’s Farmers Market</a> (lots of delicious offerings and unique vendors)    <a href="https:" />Top Golf </a> (you don’t need to be good at golf to enjoy-ask Olivia, she knows!)    <a href="https:" />SunWater Mineral Spa</a> (a beautiful spa with gorgeous views)    <a href="https:" />National Museum of World War II Aviation</a> (cool planes and history)    <a href="https:" />United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum</a>  (we are Olympic City)

Olivia & Benjamin

Olivia & Benjamin

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