Black Canyon Inn

Rehearsal + Dinner

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

December 27th, 2021

Bailey and Payton went on their first date for brunch at the restaurant Americana.

January 8th, 2022

After attending an Iowa wrestling meet in Iowa City, Payton asks Bailey to be his girlfriend. This is also their first photo together!

February 3rd, 2022

Payton and Bailey take their first weekend trip together with friends to Wisconsin to ski and snowboard.

April 18th, 2022

Oliver is adopted and added to the mix!

August, 2022

Payton moves in to Bailey’s apartment in Des Moines.

November 10th, 2022

Bailey and Payton take their first couple's trip to Florida for Bailey’s friends Taylor and Nick's wedding.

July 28th, 2023

Bailey and Payton finally move out of her 686sq ft apartment into a brand new townhome in West Des Moines.

November 17th, 2023

Bailey and Payton take an unforgettable trip together to New York City!

December 31st, 2023

Bailey and Payton attend a NYE party with the theme “dynamic duo” so they dressed as Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

March 17th, 2023

Payton proposes to Bailey in the most perfect way possible!

Our Story

Hike

If you have a little extra time during your stay in Estes Park, we highly recommend taking a scenic hike to Dream Lake—it’s one of our absolute favorite experiences and it’s a beautiful way to see the peaceful beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park. How to Get There: 	•	Enter Rocky Mountain National Park through the Beaver Meadows Entrance. 	•	Head toward the Bear Lake Trailhead—this is where your hike begins. 	•	From Bear Lake, it’s an easy-to-moderate 2.2-mile roundtrip hike to Dream Lake, passing Nymph Lake along the way. 	•	Utilize the shuttle to get the trailhead. Timed reservations are required for RMNP and can be made 2 weeks ahead of time.

Coffee

Coffee on the Rocks is one of our favorite spots in Estes! Cute little coffee cabin with a pond out back—great drinks, and perfect for a slow morning.

The Stanley Hotel

A historic Estes Park landmark that inspired The Shining (one of Bailey’s favorites!) Stop by for a tour or drink at the bar.

Shopping

Elkhorn Avenue is the main street in Estes Park, with a mix of local shops, galleries, and places to pick up something useful or unique. Easy to walk and enjoy. Baileys favorite store is “Trends”

Food

Penelope’s Burger & Fries is our favorite spot for a burger. Payton enjoys the elk bratwurst! The cheese fries are an absolute must. We would recommend stopping here after shopping on Elkhorn Ave.

Drinks 

The Wheel bar is our favorite dive bar for drinks located on Elkhorn Ave.

For Kids

The Estes Park Community Center has an indoor lazy river, and a pool.

Our Estes Park Must Dos/Favorites

Photos

Wedding Party

All forms of THC and outside alcohol are prohibited on Black Canyon Property. 

August is peak tourist season in Estes Park. Please plan accordingly. 

Q + A

$75 one way from Denver International Airport, $135 round trip. Children under 2 are free.

Estes Park Shuttle

Use code 5WED for 5% discount. 2-3 night minimum required depending on cabin you choose.

Estes Park Condos

Stanley Hotel

Holiday Inn Estes Park

AIRBNB/VRBO

Travel

If wanting to enter RMNP, they have a timed entry permit system that requires you buy tickets 14 days ahead of time. There are also various tours within RMNP, which may not be listed on the website below.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Things to Do

Registry

August 07, 2025 Join us for a casual get together on Thursday evening at 8:00 PM at Lonigans! We’d love to kick off the weekend with all of you and can’t wait to see you before the big day!

Payton & Bailey

Payton & Bailey

Registry