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Plan of Events

The Wedding Website of Aaron Schmitz and Julia Rizkallah
The outline of the wedding weekend looks like: Friday during the day ➡️ Optional activities around the area, we're planning on renting pontoon boats on the lake after a morning hike, and encourage guests to join us on the water! Kayaks and SUPs are available for rent in addition to motorized boats. Friday evening ➡️ Optional post-dinner welcome party in town, see details below. Saturday pre-wedding ➡️ Guests are encouraged to explore the area! Hike, bike, boat, golf, whatever your heart desires (just be back in time for the wedding 😊). There are bball and vball courts on the grounds of Grand Lake Lodge, too! Saturday wedding time! ➡️ Head down to the Nuptial Knoll at 4pm for our ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, dance party, and then after party in town! *Please plan for appropriate footwear to walk on grass, gravel and dirt paths throughout the evening. Sunday morning ➡️ casual pastries & coffee on the Grand Lake Lodge pool deck for hugs and departures

Friday, July 17, 2026

Welcome Party

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

TBD

Garden party attire such as cocktail dresses, sundresses, skirts, jeans or slacks, linen button down shirts, sports coats, etc! We love a funky pattern too! Reminder: temps drop 20 degrees when the sun goes down so plan accordingly!

Come say hello and meet some of our other wedding guests Friday night after dinner in the town of Grand Lake! Drinks until bar tab runs out.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Ceremony & Reception

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Grand Lake Lodge
Grand Lake, CO 80447

Semi-Formal Mountain Funk! Lighter colored suits and gowns are welcome, but not necessary. Slacks, button down shirts, suit jackets, jumpsuits, and midi length dresses are encouraged. Bonus points for bright, bold colors, fun patterns, western touches, and self expression!

4:15pm: Ceremony at the Nuptial Knoll 4:45pm: Photos and stair climbing 5 - 6pm: Cocktail hour on the lawn 6 - 10pm: Reception in the pavillion 10-? : After party in the town of Grand Lake Please arrive at 4:15pm to park if you are not staying onsite at Grand Lake Lodge, and to make your way down the steps to your seat in the Nuptial Knoll. Note that at this time children are unable to join for the reception portion due to legal capacity constraints unless we have discussed an exception directly with you. Please bring your kiddos though! We are coordinating on-site babysitting services specifically during the reception portion of the evening Saturday and they are invited to all other events occurring throughout the weekend!

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Poolside Pastries & Coffee

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Grand Lake Lodge - Pool Deck
15500 U.S. 34, Grand Lake, CO 80447

Casual Attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to swimsuits or jeans.

Join us for coffee & pastries on the pool deck Sunday morning to say goodbye! We will likely lounge poolside until the early afternoon, grab lunch and then take boats out on the lake again if you are able to stay a little longer!