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Colorado locals are welcome to drive or can check flights from Denver - Southwest has direct flights from DIA to Montrose. For out of town guests we reccomend flying into Montrose Regional Airport and taking a shuttle or rental car to Telluride.
Both locations are great and connected by the gondola. We will be staying in Mountain Village and the venue is accessed through Mountain Village so we encourage guests to stay with the room block at The Peaks for convenience (and fun).
Gorrono Ranch! This is a 1800s homestead turned ski lodge located mid-mountain at Telluride Ski Resort. Feel free to lean into the Western aesthetic with your boots, hats, and bolo ties. Otherwise, cocktail attire. Just look good, we know you will ;)
Gorrono Ranch in located mid-mountain. Mountain Limo will be providing shuttles to and from the venue and will be on rotation all night. There will be one pick up location - The Peaks Hotel in Mountain Village. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception will all be at Gorrono Ranch. More details to follow.
The Peaks Hotel @ 4:15pm. The second and last shuttle will make another round at 4:30pm. Plan for the 4:15 :)
Fall weather in Colorado, especially in the mountains, tends to fluctuate greatly throughout the day. It will likely be in the 50's (and even warmer in the sun) most of the day. During the morning and evening hours, we'd plan on temperatures getting into the 30's or 40's. We recommend bringing a jacket or something warm for the ceremony, cocktail hour and any other outdoor activities.
Altitude sickness is no joke and can affect everyone a little bit differently. Some symptoms include - shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and possibly nausea. However, it is possible you may not feel all or any of these symptoms! Luckily, there are simple ways to prevent altitude sickness and prepare for your trip to the high country. Also note - the altitude will also affect the rate at which you get drunk. Please keep this in mind while boozing at 9,000' above sea level. Pace yourself, we don't want to have Uncle Matty escort you out. Drink water!
Colorado guests who are acclimated to the higher elevation are less likely to experience altitude sickness symptoms. If you are coming from lower elevation, consider giving yourself a day or so to let your body get acclimated to the altitude before hiking or drinking alcohol. Advil and other OTC medications can help with headaches. Hydration is key!
While we love your little ones, the wedding will be an adults only event. Feel free to bring them on the trip to Telluride and we are happy to provide you a list of local babysitters to give you the night off :)
Hell yeah, brother. Bring your dancing shoes.