Welcome Dinner

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Rehearsal

June 26, 2026

3:00 pm

The Stables at the Rio Grande950 Middle Creek RdCreede, CO 81130

5:00 pm

Rio Grande Club &amp; Resort - Fishing Lodge0285 Rio Grande Club TrailSouth Fork, CO 81154

Wedding Ceremony

June 27, 2026

The Stables950 Middle Creek RdCreede, CO 81130

Wedding Reception

Rio Grande Club &amp; Resort - Club House0285 Rio Grande Club TrailSouth Fork, CO 81154

Wedding Schedule

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

How to Get Here

Driving

Creede and South Fork are a long drive from Iowa (~16 hours) and Texas (~14 hours). The trip is doable in one day, but breaking it into two makes the drive easier.

Getting Around Town

Creede and South Fork have little to no access to ride sharing apps like Uber and Lyft. If you fly in, getting a rental car is a must to get to, from, and around town.

Flying

Denver International AirportDenver, CO~5 hour drive Albuquerque International SunportAlbuquerque, NM~4.5 hour drive Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional AirportGunnison, CO~2.5 hour drive San Luis Valley Regional Airport Alamosa, CO~1 hour drive

Where to Stay

We recommend staying near South Fork, CO to be close to the party. If you don't mind a mountain drive at night, there are many places in Creede, CO and the surrounding areas that offer more rustic and scenic stays. There are lots of options to choose from whether you're looking for a single room cabin or a hidden hideaway in the mountains. Book before the end of November 2025! Cabins go fast in this area and there are no large hotels nearby. ﻿

Riverside MeadowsA lodging partner with our venue. They offer small to medium size cabins in the area of the wedding reception. <a href="https://www.riversidemeadowscabins.com/?_ga=2.94871966.360461823.1758841419-925813705.1758841418" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Link to website</a>

Vacation Rentals ColoradoA lodging partner with our venue. They offer many different cabin options in South Fork and Creede. <a href="https://bookvrc.com/vacation-rentals/south-fork-colorado" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Link to website</a>

Wolf LogeA popular ski resort with nice rooms and only 5 min from the reception space. No wedding blocks available.<a href="https://logecamps.com/property/wolfcreek" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Link to website</a>

Quality Inn &amp; SuitesA small hotel with limited space - just 5 minutes from the reception venue. No wedding blocks available.<a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/colorado/south-fork/quality-inn-hotels/co107?gclid=1198c85949911677a697a08c809ea0b5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Link to website</a>

Rainbow LodgeA local hotel with cabins and rooms available. Very popular and busy in the summer - just 5 minutes from the reception venue. No wedding blocks available.<a href="https://rainbowlodgesouthfork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Link to website</a>

AirBnBGreat options, especially for sharing a cabin with a large group.

Travel

Drivable Destinations

Mountain Towns

Pagosa Springs~50 min. from South ForkOffers lots of shopping, breweries, and bars. Don't miss your chance to soak in the 20+ geothermal mineral water hot springs.<a href="https://visitpagosasprings.com/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pagosa Springs</a> Lake City~1.5 hours from South ForkA true mountain town - Lake City offers mountain trails, a brewery, and more shops. You can drive several trails without a 4x4, but be on the lookout for when the roads require Jeeps. View (or climb!) Handies Peak and Uncompahgre - two 14,000+ ft mountains Matt and Stephanie have hiked here.<a href="https://lakecity.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lake City</a>

National Parks

Great Sand Dunes National Park~1 hour from South ForkThe tallest dunes in North America - check out the visitor center to learn by there's a pile of white sand nestled in the mountains or rent a sled to ride down the dunes!<a href="https://www.nps.gov/grsa/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Great Sand Dunes National Park </a>

Things to Do in Creede

Shopping, Tours, and Shows

Last Chance Mine &amp; MuseumCreede was a silver mining town and Last Chance Mine offers tours, a small museum, and the chance to rockhound for amethyst and agates.<a href="https://lastchancemine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Last Chance Mine</a> Creede Repertory TheatreAn award-winning theater in downtown with seasonal plays and educational programs.<a href="https://creederep.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creede Repertory Theatre</a> Creede Hotel &amp; RestaurantA town staple since the 1880's, this historic building has had famous visitors like Calamity Jane and Bob Ford (the baby-faced killer of Jessie James). Get a drink at the newly restored original bar!<a href="https://creederep.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creede Repertory Theatre</a> Downtown Shopping &amp; Art GalleriesExplore downtown Creede's shops and art galleries to get a souvenir to take home or grab any outdoor fear you left at home.

Outdoor Activities Near Creede & South Fork

Throw a Rock at the Palisade CampgroundJust off Colorado Highway 149 as you drive into Creede, there's a small campground called the Palisades. It's been a Miles family tradition for more than 40 years to stop here and throw a rock across the Rio Grande to guarantee good fishing on your trip to Creede! Visit Treasure FallsAbout 30 minutes outside of South Fork on your way to Pagosa Springs you can take a very small hike to a beautiful waterfall. Bachelor LoopA scenic 17-mile drive around Creede's mining district. The drive takes about 1 hour and depending on your route you may need a true 4x4. Do some research and be aware of weather if you drive the loop!<a href="https://www.creede.com/bachelor-loop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creede Bachelor Loop</a>

Stephanie & Matthew

Stephanie & Matthew

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