FAQs
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What's the schedule?
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Everything will happen on Copper Mountain at The Aerie! The wedding ceremony will be held right outside The Aerie, with the reception to follow indoors at The Aerie. A gondola will run from the base of the mountain (Center Village) to bring guests up and down to the venue. Key Times: *3:45-4:15 PM-- Gondola up to the Aerie runs from Center Village *4:30 PM -- Wedding Ceremony *5:00 PM -- Cocktail Hour *6:00 PM MT -- Dinner & Dancing *10:00 PM MT -- Ride the Gondola back down to Center Village *10:00 PM MT -- Join us at The Whiskey Bar for post-wedding celebration in Center Village!
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What's the dress code?
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Attire for the Welcome Party is dressy casual (Dress shirt & slacks, no jacket required, sundresses or a more casual cocktail dress). Attire for the wedding is black-tie optional (Dark suits with ties, long dresses or formal cocktail dress).
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Do I have to rent a car?
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Not if you don't want to! You can book a ride on the Summit Express shuttle to take you straight from DIA to Copper Mountain. Book your ride here: https://www.summitexpress.com/scheduled-shuttle-service/copper-mountain-airport-shuttle/#prices From there, you can take the free Summit Stage bus to Frisco, Breckenridge, Silverthorne and Dillon. Learn more at www.co.summit.co.us/915/Bus-Schedule Learn about more options here: https://www.coppercolorado.com/the-mountain/getting-to-around-copper/how-to-get-here
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Where should I stay?
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There is plenty of lodging right at the base of the moutain, just steps away from the gondola to get up to the venue! Check out the available options through our Room Block, Code 6650 to stay in Copper. If you need more space, there are also multiple Airbnb / VRBO options available around Copper mountain as well. Just under ~15min away from Copper, there are a multitude of hotels and other lodging options in the nearby mountain town of Frisco, Dillon & Silverthorne. Check the Lodging tab for more details.
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How do I get to the venue?
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You will be taking the American Eagle gondola from the base of Center Village at Copper Mountain!
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How can I prepare for the elevation?
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We suggest arriving early to give yourself time to adjust to the elevation! Copper Mountain sits at 9,712 feet, and the venue is at 11,200. Make sure to drink plenty of water - and remember, 1 drink at sea level is 2 at altitude!
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Are kids invited?
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We ask that the kiddos be left at home or with a trusted sitter! Visit this site for more details: https://www.resortsitters.com/summit-babysitters/