Working with teenagers at a camp in Allenspark, Colorado, we had one main tagline "camp love is not true love". This was said in an attempt to keep the teens from "Romeo-and-Julietting" in their two week stay. The same was also believed for staff as well. "Camp love was not true love", until we met of course. Jason was part of the last team of Residential Advisors to train under me (Megan) until my contract ended. Up until him, I had one rule that I followed almost religiously "don't get too close to your staff". Jason had one rule as well...don't fall in love with your supervisor. Needless to say, three and a half years later, we are rule-breakers; at least when the most important thing is on the line-LOVE. Over the course of several months as I finished out my contract, we took the time to get to know each other and fell in love. We will be exchanging our vows and continuing on this grand adventure in the same small town where it all began. I guess it is fair to say, that camp love, may very well be true love!
Throughout our ceremony and reception you will see many little things that have special significance to us both. The first are the flowers that will line the aisle; they will look old and crunchy...because that is exactly what they are. Those petals and flowers are a collection of all of the flowers Jason has given Megan over the course of their relationship with an intent to be used on the big day! Jason and Megan have asked their fathers to play a special role in the ceremony. Jason's dad will be doing the opening greeting and, after "giving Megan away", Megan's dad will be officiating their wedding. As these men have guided us in our lives separately, we now are asking them to guide us in our lives together. The "love wall" as it is so cheesily named, will be filled with pictures of our adventures together. We have lived and loved in so many places and wanted to share them with you! The shadow box: You may see a small shadow box with an old-timey photo, a note, the date 9/26/14 and a pink carnation. This box was made the first month of their relationship; the letter and flower were the very first Jason ever sent Megan. The couple in the photo are Megan's grandparents who have been married more than 60 years. Megan made this box not only to remind Jason when their anniversary is, but as a good luck charm for their future in hopes that they too will make it to more than 60 years! "Minus One Day" You will see this phrase throughout the wedding, don't worry, it will be explained; however, not even Jason knows the true meaning behind this. This phrase has echoed throughout their relationship and will finally make sense on the big day!
We picked this church for our ceremony because it just down the road from Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch where we first met. It is on the main road to our favorite camping spots and the heart of the town. Below is a little bit of history on the church. In the early 1920's, a log structure was built in Allenspark Colorado and became St James on the Mount Episcopal Church. It was not until 1972, when the Allenspark Community Church was established, that year-round worship services were conducted in the building. In 1973 commemorative stained-glass windows for the sanctuary were installed. God’s amazing grace has continued to pour out on this little log church and the people who gather within. The picture at the end of this page is the original church