FAQs

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What Happening? And When?

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***Transportation to and from the venue will be provided. Please do not drive as parking is very limited!!!*** PICKUP LOCATION: The roundabout outside of The Lodge at Mountaineer Square (620 gothic road, at the base of the mountain) there is a free shuttle from town that will bring you here! SHUTTLE TIMES: 2:00 - friends 2:15 - Family DEPARTURES: 8:00 | 8:30 | 8:45 | 9:00 | 9:30 Busses will drop back off at both the lodge at mountaineer square and the 4-way stop in town. TIMELINE: 2:15 - 3:00 | Yard Games & Drinks 3:00 - 3:30 | Ceremony 3:30 - 4:30 | Cocktail Hour 4:30 - 5:15 | Introductions, Dances & Speeches 5:15 - 9:30 | Dinner & Dancing 9:30 - Last Call | After Party @ Talk of the Town (230 Elk Ave. Crested Butte, CO)

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Can we bring the kids?

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Due to limited venue space, we strongly suggest leaving the kiddos at home. Please also note that our venue is in a mountain setting making maneuvering strollers quite difficult. Please let us know if you plan to bring your little ones so we can make special arrangements for you.

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What's the deal with the altitude?

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Crested Butte sits at nearly 9,000 feet above sea level - that's nearly a mile and a half high! For many guests, high altitude sickness can feel like a bad hangover. It is most often accompanied by a headache and may leave you or a guest feeling tired, unmotivated, and like staying in bed. You may feel nauseated, dizzy and have trouble sleeping. You may also notice that you’re short of breath when you try to exert yourself. Even climbing a set of stairs can leave you winded. Altitude sickness typically lasts between 24-48 hours. While it won’t kill you, it will hamper you’re ability to truly enjoy yourself and your wedding activities. Everyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, fit or out-of-shape, male or female. If you’re going from low elevation to above 5,000 feet, you are at risk for getting altitude sickness.

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More altitude stuff.....

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That doesn't sound fun! How can I prevent that? < # 1 > DRINK LOTS OF WATER! Like....a lot more than you think you need to. (And yes, drinking alcohol = 2 x as much water) < # 2 > Spend the night at a lower elevation (such as Denver) prior to heading to the mountains < # 3 > Avoid drinking alcohol. Not only does alcohol dehydrate you, it can suppress breathing and result in lower oxygen absorption at altitude. Avoid drinking your first day or two at altitude. If you want to drink at the wedding or welcome BBQ, arrive at your mountain destination a day or two early to give your body time to adjust. (DISCLAIMER: We know this sounds like no fun.... so try the other options first!) < # 4 > (Again...) Stay Hydrated. The air is drier at altitude and can exacerbate symptoms of altitude sickness. It’s important to drink plenty of water at altitude. < # 5 > Talk to your Doctor about medications that can help prevent altitude sickness.

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When should I RSVP by?

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August 6, 2019

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What should I wear?

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Casual and comfy! The weather changes quickly in the mountains so don't forget a sweater and warmer attire for when the sun goes down. The flagstone in the aisles and wedding circle are uneven and we suggest guests should plan their footware accordingly.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Complimentary parking is available in the Town Hall Parking Lot (20 spots) and the bus stop at the south end of the park (15 spots). Overflow parking should be along the west side of Gothic Road (the park and Town Hall side of Gothic Road). Shuttles, car pool, bicycles and walking are encouraged. Please check back for more info regarding shuttle services and we will be providing shuttles to and from the venue to alleviate parking limitations.

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What will the weather be like?

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The average high in early September is 72 with lows dropping down to 36. The weather changes QUICKLY and the temperature will drop significantly once the sun goes down. We will have some heaters but the venue is open air so please come prepared with extra layers to keep warm!