Our love story is like all modern love stories. We met online. Mandy challenged Devin to a skee ball tournament. Devin, not being one to turn down a challenge, agreed. Our first date was at Dave and Busters, and Mandy won the tournament hands down. That's the last day Devin played skee ball...

Mandy and Devin were out exploring and adventuring in the mountains-typical for both of them. It was the beginning of a new year, and Devin knew he wanted all of his new years to start with Mandy. After enjoying a morning of snow shoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park, Devin found a perfect spot where the mountains, the sun, the weather- everything- was perfect. With it being the beginning of a new year, Mandy asked Devin, "What do you want this year to look like?" Devin then responded, "More mountains, more adventures, oh and more this..." That's when Devin got down on one knee and pulled out the ring. Mandy started crying tears of joy- we don't know if she technically answered until the drive home. Mandy has since named her ring, Gloria, for it is a glorious ring.

The mountains are where we fell in love, so it only makes sense to get married there! We will get married in a small intimate wedding ceremony with our closest friends and family, August 29th, 2020.

We are wanting to celebrate with everyone near and far, and having the reception the day after our wedding. We will be having the reception in Arvada, at Ralston's Crossing. The party will start at 2pm with snacks, socializing and lawn games. We are going to chow down on delicious Qdoba (don't worry, we're getting triple the queso) around 4pm. There will be dessert galore, so hopefully you have a sweet tooth.

We understand that these are uncertain times, and that attending a wedding reception can make you feel anxious. After much consideration, we are moving forward with our wedding and reception as planned, but modified for everyones safety and well being. We have scoured the variances put forth for our county and discussed what regulations are in place with our venue (which sits on two beautiful acres). We are comfortable with whatever you feel comfortable with. There are no hurt feelings if you choose to not attend, and we look forward to celebrating with you in the future! If you do choose to attend, we will not be offended if you wear a mask (we will have a box of mask available for you to grab one if desired). We will also have hand sanitizer set up around the venue, if you feel like you need a quick wash. If you aren't comfortable dancing, don't dance (we all know you have epic dance moves). If you aren't comfortable sitting by everyone, you can grab a chair and pick a spot in the amazing garden area (there will be tables set up throughout the venue). If you don't want to hug, a quick wink or wave will do too!

We aren't registered anywhere. We are trying to condense two households into one (tougher than you would think) ...BUT... The most important things is to have you with us on our special day. No gifts are needed or expected. However, we have been asked what we need or would like, and if you do wish to give us something, a donation to our wishing well would be great, but only if you wish to participate. We're planning our honeymoon trip next year, and would use anything received towards that :)