The city of Colorado Springs is around 6,035 feet above sea level. If you choose to go into the mountains for sight seeing and head up to Pikes Peak, it is up to 14,115 feet above sea level. Visiting may put you at risk for altitude sickness. If you feel any symptoms of altitude sickness please either go to the hospital or call 911. Please see the links below for more information on altitude sickness. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15111-altitude-sickness https://www.visitcos.com/blog/high-altitude-tips/
We will have an open bar for both the reception and a welcome event. Please drink responsibly. We understand that for most this may be your first time drinking at altitude. Alcohol may have a different effect on your body at altitude than at sea level. Our bartenders have the right to stop serving you if they deem you have had too much to drink. Our security also has the right to remove you from the venue if you become belligerent. Please call an Uber or have a designated driver and if you feel very sick, please do not hesitate to call 911.
The venue is called Black Forest by Wedgewood Weddings and is located at 12375 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Please RSVP no later than June 1 2024!
Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before the ceremony, around 4:30pm
No, we kindly ask you not to take your phones or cameras out during any point in the ceremony. We have several photographers and a videographer for the ceremony. The photos and video will be distributed to all guests after the event.
Our reception dinner will be held buffet style with steak, chicken, and fish protein options as well as a salad bar. Side dishes include dinner rolls, rice or potatoes, and seasonal vegetables. If a vegan option is wanted/needed please say so on the RSVP page. The vegan option available is a portobello mushroom polenta stack with marinara sauce and a vegan cupcake for dessert.
Yes! Please let us know if you require a vegan meal as soon as you RSVP!
Yes of course! Please let us know if you plan on bringing your children or if they will be staying at home. We just kindly ask if they start to fuss during the ceremony please take them inside until they are settled.
Yes we have booked a hotel block with Springhill Suites North Air Force Academy- North Colorado Springs. Please see the travel section of the website for more information. There are limited rooms available in our block so book sooner rather than later!
If you were unable to book a room with our hotel block please see the Travel section of the website for other options and utilize Airbnb and VRBO for other options
Yes there is parking!
Yes please dress in Formal Attire. If you need suggestions please follow this link https://www.theknot.com/content/formal-wedding-attire
Yes! The night before, July 4th, we will be hosting an event at Viewhouse with some appetizers and an open bar. Please see the Schedule section of the website for more information
Yes! Please see the Registry section of the website. We kindly ask you stick to the registry as we already live together and have most common household items.
If you were given a plus one, it will say so when you RSVP. Please let us know their name and if they need a vegan meal