FAQs

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What's the weather like?

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Late August in Ouray is fairly temperate, with warm bright days and chilly nights. Rain showers in the afternoons are fairly common. Dress for summer heat, but bring some layers for the mornings and evenings!

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Will I notice the altitude change?

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If you haven't spent much time at elevation, probably! Ouray is at almost 8,000 feet above sea level. Drink lots of water to mitigate altitude sickness, and expect to feel the effects of alcohol much more quickly than at lower elevation. Pace yourself!

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Can I bring a plus-one?

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We wish we could have everyone at the wedding, but due to the small venue size we are only available to accommodate guests listed in your party on the RSVP page. Thank you for understanding!

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How do I pronounce "Ouray"?

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Ouray is pronounced "You-ray," rhyming with "hooray." (Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yps4FwKe3_M) The town is named after Chief Ouray (1833–1880), leader of the Tabeguache (Uncompaghre) band of the Ute Indians, who was assigned the title of Chief of all the Utes in Colorado and was the primary negotiator in a series of agreements with the federal government that ultimately led to the loss of Ute territory and the removal of the White River and Uncompaghre Utes from Colorado. For more on his complicated life and legacy, as well as his influential wife Chipeta (1843–1924), read here (https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/ouray) or check out the Ute Indian Museum on your drive south from Montrose.

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How'd you make these cool invites??

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We made our invitations on the Vandercook letterpress at Penn's Common Press Studio (a machine from the 1940s!) — shoutout to Jessica for all her help. https://www.library.upenn.edu/finearts/common-press