FAQs
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When should we arrive for the ceremony?
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All guests will begin loading the lift at 330pm so please arrive promptly at this time to be transported up to the ceremony. If you are taking our bus from Snowmass, please walk directly from the bus to Summit express chairlift (you do not need to enter any buildings).
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Will the altitude in Aspen affect me?
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Aspen is located at about 8000 feet above sea level so you may feel this when you arrive. If walking up stairs is suddenly hard we promise you are not out of shape, only feeling a lack of oxygen in the air. Please drink lots of water and be cautious with alcohol upon arrival as you will definitely feel it more here (one drink at altitude = 2 at sea level). And again, drink more water!
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Do I have to take the chairlift to the ceremony?
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Although we believe this will be one of the most fun parts of the wedding, we understand that not everyone will feel this way or be capable of riding an open lift. Please let us know on the RSVP page and we can provide you with a ride up to the top in a car (please note this will be a bumpy ride up a mountain!) We also can have the lift stop if needed to get anyone on or off so please do not worry about that part!
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Is parking available at Buttermilk?
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Yes there is a limited free parking lot at the base of Buttermilk. Please note the police are very serious about drinking and driving here so please avoid driving if drinking. Ubers are also not reliable here so please plan to stay on site if possible (or have designated driver).
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What do we wear?
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Cocktail attire is requested for the wedding however please note the ceremony will be on the top of a mountain at just under 10,000 feet - check the weather shortly before the ceremony to see if you will need an extra layer or extra sun protection. You will be walking across grass and some uneven terrain at the top so keep that in mind for shoes. For the other days here, it should be warm during the day but get chilly at night so bring layers!
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We want to turn this into a family vacation - are kids invited?
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Aspen / Snowmass is a great place for a family trip and most of the activities for the week are family friendly. Kids would be invited to any event outside of the actual wedding itself. Please let us know if you are bringing kids (or grandparent babysitters!) to any other event so we can plan accordingly.