Q & A

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What will the weather be like?

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Welcome to Colorado! Weather in the high country can change very quickly and without warning! Please be prepared for weather events such as rain or even snow. In general, expect temperatures in the mid to high 60s during the day and 30s at night.

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What is the attire?

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Mountain formal - Similar in style to cocktail attire- dresses, jumpsuits, pantsuits, slacks, linen pants, button downs with or without ties, and summer suits are all acceptable attire as long as they are in the earth tone color palette. Please be aware the terrain may be rough or muddy. Make responsible decisions!

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Are there any colors guests should avoid wearing?

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Guests are encouraged to wear earth tones. Think rust, ochre, sage, olive, terracotta, cream, and tan. Avoid black suits. Please keep this in mind when choosing the attire to attend our wedding to help our vision come to life! Here are some images to inspire your outfit selection: https://pin.it/7EBUiaQ

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Is the wedding outdoors?

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The ceremony will take place outdoors in a pasture, and the reception will be held inside at nearby Rocky Mountain Guest Ranch. Guests will meet prior to the ceremony and walk to the ceremony location.

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Where is the venue?

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The ceremony, reception, and lodging will all be at Meeker Park, which is located at 11733 CO-7 Allenspark, CO 80510. Travel time from Denver is about 1 hour 40 minutes. Please keep in mind, the town of Allenspark is situated at over 8000 ft elevation. Some may experience altitude sickness if coming from sea level, don’t forget to drink lots of water!

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How do I get there?

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A car is required to travel from Denver to Allenspark. We advise that you rent a car if coming from out of town. Travel time from Denver is about 1 hour 40 minutes. There is no cell signal in Allenspark, so please plan accordingly.

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Where should I stay?

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We anticipate that all guests will stay on site at Meeker Park on Sunday 6/19. We will also stay there the following night, 6/20. We encourage those who are able to stay for both nights! Booking will be done via email through therockymtnguestranch@gmail.com. Please reach out to Marinna for more information on which cabin will best suit your needs.

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Is there WiFi at the venue?

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There is WiFi available in the main lodge area at Meeker Park, but not in the individual cabins. There is also no cell signal in the town of Allenspark where the venue is located. Please take this opportunity to enjoy an unplugged weekend during our wedding.

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Will there be any other activities happening?

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We are hosting a welcome square dance on Sunday 6/19. We see this as a time for our family and friends to mingle and get to know each other. Don’t worry, no prior square dancing experience is required! Later in the afternoon on wedding day, (with enough time for a quick nap) we will be meeting at The Barrel in downtown Estes Park for a post wedding happy hour. Neither of these events require an RSVP, we hope you’ll join us!

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Will food be served?

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Yes! We’re very excited about the brunch grazing table that we have planned for the reception. There will be vegetarian options included. There will also be an open bar with beer, wine, canned cocktails, as well as a mimosa bar.

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How will I know if there’s any updates or changes to your wedding?

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We will reach out via email if there are any changes or updates to our wedding weekend.