Vail is made up of three small villages: Golden peak to the East, Vail Village in the middle, and Lionshead to the West. They are all within easy walking distance of each other, with paved pathways between each. You can also take a free shuttle that travels all day between the three villages. Golden Peak is mainly residential and hotels, while Vail Village and Lionshead is full of restaurants, bars, and shops.
Vail is gorgeous in the summer! There are so many activities, from hiking, kayaking, rafting, shopping, relaxing...you won't want to leave! Check the events page frequently, as we will be arranging some fun group events to get to know each other before the wedding!
Please be arrive at the gondola NO LATER that 2:30pm. It is a 7-10 minute ride to the top, and a 5 minute walk to the ceremony deck. We will have a helper at the bottom of the gondola to give you your tickets and answer any questions. Ceremony begins at 3pm sharp. Arrive early and grab a drink at the bar, or take in the view!
For the ceremony, you will park at the Lionshead parking structure and walk through town to access the gondola, about a 5-7 minute walk. The parking structure is located at 395 S Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657.
You will have approximately 2 hours to get from the ceremony location to the reception location. During this time, feel free to explore the mountain area and take photos. There are several scenic overlooks, as well as a bar and restaurant if you'd like to grab a drink. Once you are back at the bottom of the mountain, there are plenty of bars, restaurants, galleries, and shops to explore while you make your way to Express Lift.
You will take the gondola back down the mountain and have several options for traveling to Express Lift. You can walk through town along the paved paths (about a 15 minute walk), or you can repark at the Vail Village parking structure and walk 5-7 minutes through town to Express Lift. The Vail Village parking structure is located at 241 E Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657. You can also take a free shuttle in between Golden Peak, Vail Village and Lionshead. You will get off at Vail Village in front of the covered bridge.
Cocktail hour begins at 6 with hors d'oeuvres. Dinner begins at 7, and wedding cake for dessert. Drinks (both alcoholic and non), coffee, and tea served all night ;) Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
Unfortunately, since we are all staying in different locations, we will not be providing transportation from the reception. If you are staying within the Vail area (East Vail, Vail, and West Vail), there is a free shuttle available. Otherwise, we recommend using an Uber, Lyft, or a designated driver. The bar is open, so please plan accordingly and be safe!
We are so looking forward to seeing everyone's pictures from the weekend! Our ceremony is the only time we hope you'll unplug and be device free to enjoy the moment with us. Don't worry! We have an amazing photographer to capture every moment of our wedding day, and we promise to share those with you once we get them. Once cocktail hour starts, you are welcome to take all the photos you'd like!
Summers in Vail are usually beautiful – warm, without being humid and too hot. However, it can get pretty breezy on top of the mountain. Also, REMEMBER SPF! That mountain-top sun is STRONG.
Dress code is cocktail attire. Gentlemen should wear a dress shirt with a tie and slacks, Ladies should wear a cocktail dress or a dressy blouse with slacks. While all paths are paved, we recommend comfortable shoes for walking around town. You'll want to be comfortable for dancing!
Due to the small size of our wedding, we have not booked any hotel blocks, BUT we are able to offer guests of the wedding a discount on their stay at the Arabelle in Vail Village. If interested, please contact Erin at erinhedrington@gmail.com. Otherwise, we recommend checking out Airbnb, Vrbo, or hotels.com for some great deals on beautiful places to stay in Vail.
The reception at Express Lift will end at 10pm, but the party won't end there! We will be hosting an afterparty at 88 Pheasant Court, #E, Avon Coloardo, approximately 10 minutes from Vail. Expect smores, late night snacks, drinks, music, and more celebrating!
Please submit your RSVP on this site by July 1st, so we can get an accurate headcount. Even if you can't attend (sadface) please still RSVP and let us know you'll be missing out. To do this, just click on the RSVP tab then enter the name(s) listed on your invitation. If you have any issues of questions, please email Erin at erinhedrington@gmail.com