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Friday, September 9, 2022

Della Terra Mountain Chateau<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Della+Terra+Mountain+Chateau/@40.4043066,-105.5867806,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x619a963ac9d4da20?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjJ4qSPvNj5AhW4hIkEHX4jD34Q_BJ6BAhkEAU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3501 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO, 80517</a> Attire: Formal / Black Tie OptionalWe suggest a light jacket for the outdoor portions of the evening.

Transportation

To the Venue: 3pm

Estes Park Visitor Center<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Estes+Park+Visitor&#39;s+Center/@40.378826,-105.5164808,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x876965ee238bff2f:0x8da6ee06c8126ef9!8m2!3d40.3788941!4d-105.5143158" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">500 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517</a> Guests are welcome to drive to the wedding venue (Della Terra).Cars can be left at the venue overnight if needed. For guests who are not driving to the wedding venue, a trolley will be making a pick-up at Estes Park Visitor Center at 3pm.Note: Estes Park Visitor Center has free parking.

Back to Lodging: 11pm

After the wedding, two transportation options are available for guests who are not driving: Trolleys will be servicing guests who are staying on Fall River Rd, on Route 34, or wish to be dropped off at the Visitor Center.Shuttles will be servicing guests who are staying in Airbnbs.

Wedding Day Details

Saturday Adventures in Estes Park

Let's get outside and enjoy Colorado! Our suggestions for local activities: Visit Rocky Mountain National ParkIMPORTANT: You MUST have a <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086910" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Timed Entry Reservation</a> to enter RMNP between 9am-3pm. Enjoy an Outdoor Activity- Hiking – <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/us/colorado/estes-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AllTrails</a> (all lengths &amp; difficulty levels)- Horseback Riding - <a href="https://www.skhorses.com/national-park-gateway-stables" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Park Gateway Stables</a>- ATVs and E-Bikes – <a href="https://www.backbonecycles.com/rentals" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Backbone Adventures</a>- Jeep Tours – <a href="https://www.wildside4x4tours.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wildside 4x4 Tours</a>- Aerial Tram – <a href="https://www.estestram.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Estes Park Aerial Tramway</a>- Fly Fishing – <a href="https://www.lostoutfitters.com/trip-pricing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lost Outfitters Guided Fly Fishing</a>- Trout Pond Fishing – <a href="https://trouthavenresorts.com/trout-haven-fishing-pond" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trout Haven Resorts</a> –

Beer Garden Send-Off - 5pm

The Barrel<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/251+Moraine+Ave,+Estes+Park,+CO+80517/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x876965eccc9d57bb:0x218e36cca6eaed70?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj17-ywuNj5AhWmkIkEHXtOArMQ8gF6BAgIEAE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">251 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park, CO</a> For guests who choose to stay in Estes throughout the weekend, we'll be hosting a farewell gathering on Saturday evening at The Barrel. This beautiful beer garden offers the best of local craft beer, wine, spirits, and kombucha. A food truck will be present!

Saturday Events

Meet us in the Mountains

ESTES PARK

Our favorite places to eat...- <a href="https://www.birdandjim.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bird &amp; Jim</a> for lunch or dinner- <a href="https://www.dunravenepresort.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dunraven</a> for lunch or dinner- <a href="https://www.edscantina.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ed’s Cantina</a> for lunch or dinner- <a href="https://eggofestes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Egg of Estes</a> for breakfast- <a href="http://www.thewheelbar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wheel Bar</a> for dive bar drinks- <a href="https://thebarrel.beer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Barrel</a> (we’re hosting you here Saturday at 5pm!)Here’s a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cdbuBEr4jqueLODBnFpvHG_v8WN41bDw/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">comprehensive list of restaurants</a> from the Visitors center.

Our favorite things to do...See our list of favorite Estes Park activities <a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/stefanie-dever-and-diego-torres-sep-2022/saturday-events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>! —

DENVER

Our favorite neighborhoods...LOHI (LOWER HIGHLANDS): Visit Commons Park and walk the Highlands Bridge into LoHi. For food in this area, check out <a href="https://www.ediblebeats.com/linger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linger</a> for an eclectic menu, <a href="https://www.cart-driver.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cart-Driver</a> for pizza, <a href="https://www.uncleramen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uncle</a> for ramen, <a href="https://www.ashkaradenver.com/?utm_source=GoogleBusiness&amp;utm_medium=Bprof&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_campaign=Bprof" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ash'Kara</a> for mediterranean, and <a href="https://www.spuntinodenver.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spuntino</a> for Italian. For drinks, we'd pick <a href="https://www.ladyjanedenver.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lady Jane</a>, <a href="https://www.dimestoredelibar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dimestore</a>, <a href="https://avantifandb.com/home/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Avanti</a>, or <a href="https://happycamper.pizza/denver" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Happy Camper</a>.Nearby on 32nd Ave is the Highlands – with more great food options such as <a href="https://www.himchulidenver.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Himchuli</a> for Indian, <a href="https://elcaminotavern.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">El Camino</a> for Mexican, and <a href="https://www.fotmdenver.com/location/highlands/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fire on the Mountain</a> for wings. BERKELEY PARK / TENNYSON ST: Our old neighborhood! Take a stroll on Tennyson St for a true taste of the local scene. You can't go wrong with any of the shops along this cute little street. For food highlights, <a href="https://www.bakeryfour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bakery Four</a> is a can't-miss for pastries, Vital Root is a great vegan spot, <a href="https://cozyupdenver.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cozy Cottage</a> is our favorite breakfast, <a href="https://www.parisidenver.com/parisi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Parisi</a> is our Italian go-to, and <a href="https://cosushico.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Berkeley Park Sushi</a> is a staple for hand-rolls. Other fave areas to explore: - RiNo (River North Arts District) –&nbsp;breweries and more great eats- Union Station and the Dairy Block- Sloans Lake (2.5 mile loop)- Washington Park —

BOULDER

Such a special city where some of the best hiking, climbing, and biking is at your fingertips! <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/lists/boulder-co--78" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AllTrails</a> is a great resource. We really love <a href="https://bouldercolorado.gov/locations/chautauqua-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chautauqua</a> –&nbsp;hiking in the flatirons is special. We also recommend taking a stroll through the outdoor <a href="https://boulderdowntown.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pearl St Mall</a> in the middle of town. —

TRAVEL TIPS

Transportation– Estes Park is about 90 mins from Denver International Airport. We recommend reserving a rental car or booking an airport shuttle through <a href="https://www.estesparkshuttle.com/DIA-airport-shuttle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Estes Park Shuttle</a>.–&nbsp;Once in Estes Park, free Shuttle Buses run throughout town from 9am-9pm. See more info on shuttles and parking options in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park <a href="https://www.visitestespark.com/plan/getting-around/free-shuttle-buses/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.– Uber &amp; Lyft are not available in this special mountain town!–&nbsp;For Wedding Day transportation info, click <a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/stefanie-dever-and-diego-torres-sep-2022/schedule" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. LodgingWe suggest booking lodging along Fall River Rd, in Downtown Estes, or on Route 48. Some specific recommendations:– <a href="https://mountainvillageestespark.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mountain Village at Lake Estes</a>– <a href="https://estesparkcondos.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Estes Park Condos</a>– <a href="https://www.mcgregormountainlodge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">McGregor Mountain Lodge</a>– Cabins &amp; houses are available on <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/s/Estes-Park--CO--United-States/homes?tab_id=home_tab&amp;refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&amp;flexible_trip_dates%5B%5D=december&amp;flexible_trip_dates%5B%5D=january&amp;flexible_trip_lengths%5B%5D=weekend_trip&amp;date_picker_type=calendar&amp;query=Estes%20Park%2C%20CO%2C%20United%20States&amp;place_id=ChIJAxoZu9ZlaYcRDKzKqbeYlts&amp;checkin=2022-09-08&amp;checkout=2022-09-11&amp;source=structured_search_input_header&amp;search_type=user_map_move&amp;ne_lat=40.41550167855206&amp;ne_lng=-105.50254801987882&amp;sw_lat=40.35522356898692&amp;sw_lng=-105.59867839097257&amp;zoom=13&amp;search_by_map=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airbnb</a> or <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/search/keywords:estes-park-colorado-united-states-of-america/arrival:2022-09-08/departure:2022-09-11/@40.333479698541616,-105.61706224771126,40.439912232536955,-105.48934618325814,12z/minNightlyPrice/0?filterByTotalPrice=true&amp;petIncluded=false&amp;ssr=true&amp;adultsCount=4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VRBO</a>

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OUR STORY // IN DIEGO'S WORDS

I awoke to a frantic voice from my cousin Armando, “We are late! We are late!” and realized my intention of resting my eyes escalated to falling asleep. We were late to pick up my cousin Evelyn and her friend Stefanie from the Orlando airport. On the way to the airport, I wondered how the weekend would turn out… I had heard about Stefanie and was very much looking forward to meeting her in person. When I first saw her, I was immediately attracted to her and felt positive energy radiating from her, it was like nothing I’d experienced before. Her genuine positivity, kindness, optimism, charm and witty comments were not short-lived and continue to be part of her everyday.

That weekend in Cocoa Beach, FL we talked, we walked along the beach, we danced, and we even had to run away from beach patrol for being out too late on the beach. Such great memories from those first few days together. The following weekend I was meeting a group of friends in Colombia and I kept thinking about her. I decided to give her a call to see how she was doing. We talked for awhile and I felt the same way about her as I did when I first met her. I knew meeting up again wouldn’t be easy since I was living in San Francisco and she was in Columbus. After lots of phone calls, we decided to meet in Denver and this became the first place we spent quality time together and went on a few dates. Colorado was special to us from the very beginning :)

Throughout the summer of 2018, we enjoyed a few more weekend getaways in amazing places like Napa and Carmel. Each time was better than the one before. In the Fall I returned to Bloomington, IN to finish my MBA program, which shortened the miles between us from 2,500 to 300. Most long distance relationships can become complicated but this was sooo natural and kept evolving into something more.

On a trip to Orlando in October 2018, we decided to make the commitment to each other and began our phase of boyfriend and girlfriend. What started as having fun and good times evolved into love and companionship. I trusted her with more than I ever trusted anyone else. I shared my fears, my goals and my views about everything and she always listened empathetically, never judging. Our partnership felt strong.

In June of 2019 we took a one month trip to Europe. This trip again exceeded my expectations. One month is a long time to be with someone every minute of the day, but I loved it. After this trip I knew she was the only person I’d want to spend the rest of my life with.

After our Eurotrip we continued the long distance relationship… this time I was in Chicago for work and Stefanie went to Denver to fulfill a life-long dream of living in the mountains. We made the most of the distance, flying monthly to see each other in our own fun and exciting cities. In Fall 2020 I moved to Denver and we bought our first place together… sooo much fun. We spent that year snowboarding, skiing, hiking, camping and enjoying the Rocky Mountains with our best friends. Colorado is a special place to both of us and our mutual love for the outdoors is something we will cherish as we build our life together.

In 2021, we relocated to Boston for my job. We're soaking up all that New England has to offer while we plan our wedding and look forward to all that's ahead.

THE PROPOSAL // IN STEF'S WORDS

For New Years 2020, Diego &amp; I were in Hocking Hills, Ohio with our families. We woke up in our cabin on NYE morning and Diego suggested we take a "Gratitude Hike." He wanted to sneak away from the rest of the gang and enjoy a special hike, taking time to chat about 2020 and all we were thankful for... the memories, the lessons, the highs, and the lows. I loved this idea – and kept inviting our family members to join us... so Diego had to keep pulling them aside telling them to let us go solo. Looking back, this little anecdote makes me smile. We hiked Cantwell Cliffs and it was a little chilly, but so calming. Near the end of our hike, Diego asked if I wanted to stop and sit on a bench that was alone in the woods. As soon I sat down and saw the way he was looking at me – I knew it would be a moment I'd never forget. When we got back to the cabins, our families were waiting for us with champagne, hugs, and lots of happy tears. It felt like a dream and I was so happy to have our loved ones there to celebrate. For the rest of our lives, the start of each new year will have extra special meaning to us. 🤍