Itinerary
Thursday June 25, 2026
Gem Lake Trail and Lumpy Ridge Loop Hike
11:30 - 3:00 PM MDT
Let's meet up for a moderate hike that will make you sweat with breathtaking views! Please reach out if you're interested in joining us.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Gem Lake Trail and Lumpy Ridge Loop, Colorado - 3,162 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
*SEE RMNP TAB FOR CRUCIAL PARK INFO.
YOU NEED A TIMED-ENTRY RESERVATION*
We have several (more than we need!) RMNP timed-entry reservations for this day. If you were unable to book a timed-entry reservation and want to join us, please reach out!
Bear Lake Loop Hike
4:00 - 5:00 PM MDT
Let's meet up for a casual (and easy) hike!
Please reach out if you are interested in joining us.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Bear Lake Loop, Colorado - 3,649 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
*SEE RMNP TAB FOR CRUCIAL PARK INFO.
YOU NEED A TIMED-ENTRY RESERVATION*
Friday June 26, 2026
Lake Estes Welcome Picnic (all ages welcome)
4:00 - 8:00PM
Rotary Club Shelter
Lake Estes Shelters – Cherokee Draw Area South Side
Come say hi and mingle!
We have a pavilion rented all day and will set up games.
*We'll have food and drinks available from 5:00-8:00 PM*
Lake Estes Marina has paddle boards, kayaks, pontoon boats, bikes, and pedal carts available for rental. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/lakeestesmarina/items/?flow=547898&full-items=yes
Parking is limited, so please carpool!
Rehearsal (wedding party only)
10:30 - 11:30 AM MDT
Black Canyon Inn, The Boulders
Saturday June 27, 2026 WEDDING DAY!
Hair & Makeup (wedding party only)
9:00AM-2:00PM MDT
Black Canyon Inn, The Boulders
Party Photos (wedding party only)
3:00 - 4:00PM MDT
Black Canyon Inn, The Boulders
3:00pm: Shuttle Pickup - Holiday Inn (Dee, Hank, Holly, Mike Meyer)
3:10pm: Shuttle Pickup - Best Western (Shawn, Maeve)
3:15pm: Shuttle Pickup - Discovery Lodge (Amy, Thiago, Sue, Alf, Emily, Bobby, Dylan, Neva, Michael & Kelly Monthan, Jamie, Matt C., Brian & Devon Parish, Autumn)
3:40: Shuttle Pickup - The Stanley next to the Colorado Cherry Company red awning (Sheridan, Nikolai, Carly, Jennifer, Devon P, Greg, Valentina, Chris, Ivy, Austin, Luiz, Graham, Abby, Cat, Brevin, Bella, Kobi, John C, Kyle, Yvette. Maybe: Heidi, Mike S, John S, Georgia, Stephen)
Wedding Ceremony (13+ only)
3:45-4:00PM MDT pre-ceremony champagne
4:30PM MDT (prompt start, guests can arrive up to 45min prior)
Cocktail Hour & Reception (13+ only)
5:00 - 11:00PM MDT
Black Canyon Inn, The Boulders
800 MacGregor Ave
11:10 Shuttle Departure to Wheel Bar (After Party) Please note that anyone going to the after party is responsible for transportation back to their accommodations. There are taxis available from the Wheel Bar.
11:30 Shuttle Departure to The Stanley, Discovery Lodge, Best Western, Holiday Inn
After-Party (21+ only) We don't want the night to end at 11PM!
11:00PM - 2:00AM MDT
The Wheel Bar
132 E Elkhorn Ave
We have a private space rented with a dive-bar vibe and pizza (cash bar).
This is a mile walk from Black Canyon. Walking is encouraged! The bride will be switching to sneakers, and those who bring a change of shoes are welcome to store them at the Black Canyon Inn coat check upon arrival. There is a taxi service available from the bar, but wait times can be long. The Stanley Hotel and Holday Inn are both walking distance <1mi.
Sunday, June 27
Monday, June 28
We'll also be in town Sunday and Monday. Please reach out to us if you are still in town! We would love to spend some extra time with you. We can't wait to create memories with you all in the Rockies!
