Plan to arrive between 2:00 - 2:45 pm; the shuttles will follow this schedule. The ceremony will be held outside under a shaded tree canopy, and dinner will be served outside under a sail cloth tent. Food will be served family style, and we'll accommodate all dietary restrictions and preferences - please note any restrictions and/or preferences when you RSVP! The outdoor reception will include an open bar and an acoustic live band. Please note that our venue is zero-waste, and single-use plastics (e.g., plastic water bottles) are not allowed. Everything must be reusable or compostable. Bring your favorite hydroflask or nalgene! Day-of questions should be directed to: Melissa Gifford (574-309-8242) and/or Chelsea Cord (217-417-1739).
Boulder tends to be a popular spot for tourists in Colorado, and with our wedding weekend coinciding with Labor Day and with the University of Colorado's first home football game of the season, accommodation may be difficult and/or expensive to come by. We recommend reserving lodging in one of our room blocks or any other hotels in the Boulder area sooner than later, noting that hotels where we don't have wedding discounted rates may be significantly more expensive.
Northern Colorado is a semi-arid region - expect dry heat and sunshine in early September. That said, the Rocky Mountains can be unpredictable, and it has snowed in Boulder on Labor Day in recent memory. Most events during the weekend, including the wedding ceremony and reception, will be held outdoors. Please dress for the weather and consider dressing in layers. Summer semi-formal is the general dress code, and we hope you will show up in your favorite celebration outfit - creativity and self-expression encouraged. It may go without saying, but consider leaving the heels and tuxes at home.
We recognize that our wedding is only possible because of the tireless advocacy and hard work of past and present generations of LGBTQ+ folks and allies. We also recognize that the fight for equal rights is far from over and are grateful to those who have and who continue to advocate for people like us. We stand in solidarity with folks around the world who face persecution, oppression, and violence, and continue to hope for and work toward a better world for all of us. This wedding is not only a celebration of our love, but also a celebration of progress hard-won.