Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

The Boulders at Black Canyon Inn

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Winter

Our Wedding

Our Story

Moke Lake, Queenstown, New Zealand

Photographed by <a href="https://kelliefrancis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kellie Francis</a> on March 27th, 2026

Photos

Donald Armstrong

Mary Lisa Brown Armstrong

Stephan Rodrigue

Rebekah Tyler

Amanda Armstrong Stewart

Matt Hanley

Kristin Gilbert

Ben Mules

Rachael Collins

Anthony Tuxford

Annie Barta

Jane McNicoll

Alex Sklar

Wedding Party

Black Tie

We kindly ask guests to wear black tie attire for the ceremony and reception. For men, this means a tuxedo or formal dark suit; for women, a floor-length gown or formal evening dress. Since we’re hoping for a snowy winter wedding in Estes Park, please plan for cold weather and bring a warm coat or wrap for any outdoor moments. We also ask that guests please avoid wearing white, ivory, or cream.

Smart Casual

Our welcome party will be smart casual (polished, but still comfortable). For men, this means slacks or chinos with a button-down, sweater, or sport coat; for women, a dress, jumpsuit, skirt, or dressy separates. Please plan for cold weather and bring a warm coat. We ask that guests please avoid jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, or overly casual attire.

Dress Code

Flight

Denver International Airport

For our guests traveling from out of town, Denver International Airport (DEN) is the best airport to fly into for the wedding. Our venue is a 90 minute drive from the airport, so we recommend either renting a car or using Estes Park Shuttle to get to your accommodations.

Lodging

Our wedding venue and the wedding party's lodging are both located at Black Canyon Inn. The property offers individually owned condos that can be booked by guests on a first come, first served basis. Because the condos are independently owned, Black Canyon Inn does not offer traditional room blocks, so we recommend booking early. Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ntR_Mr4cZq7W1uHcvrL3vZ3JNJAds9_4/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to view the property map. Click <a href="https://blackcanyoninn.com/vrp/search/results/?search%5Bbedrooms%5D=&amp;bedroom_exact_value=&amp;search%5Bbathrooms%5D=&amp;search%5BAdults%5D=&amp;search%5Bcity%5D=&amp;search-arrival=Mar+05%2C+2027&amp;search%5Barrival%5D=03%2F05%2F2027&amp;search-departure=Mar+07%2C+2027&amp;search%5Bdeparture%5D=03%2F07%2F2027&amp;showmax=true&amp;search%5Bshow%5D=1000&amp;search%5Bsort%5D=random&amp;search%5Brandom%5D=1&amp;search%5Border%5D=9&amp;search%5Bshowmax%5D=true&amp;search%5Bbedroom_exact%5D=0&amp;search%5Bbathroom_exact%5D=0&amp;search%5Battrs_exact%5D=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to view the available condos.

Black Canyon Inn

Transportation

Getting Around Estes Park

Please note that Uber and Lyft are not reliably available in Estes Park. If you do not plan to rent a car, we recommend arranging transportation in advance through a local shuttle or car service, especially for airport transfers, wedding events, and late-night rides.

Our wedding venue is a 90 minute drive from Denver International Airport (DEN). If you don't want to rent a car, Estes Park Shuttle offers door-to-door airport pickup and dropoff service for $155 per person (roundtrip). Click <a href="https://estesparkshuttle.com/airport-shuttle-information/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to view the airport shuttle schedule.

Estes Park Shuttle

Travel

Q + A

Rocky Mountain National Park is just 4 miles from our wedding venue, making it an easy and unforgettable stop during your time in Estes Park. From peaceful meadows and wildlife viewing to alpine lakes, snowy trails, and dramatic mountain views, there’s something magical to explore in every season. If renting a car or planning to drive into the park, be prepared for winter driving conditions.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Buckle up and ride down 2000 linear feet of one of Estes Park's most iconic horse ranches! All the fun of a trail ride, on a different kind of horse! Fun for families with the ability to accommodate kiddos as young as 3 years old. Open year round.

Mustang Mountain Coaster

The Stanley Hotel, built in 1909 by F.O. Stanley, is one of the Estes Valley’s oldest and most grand hotels. Originally conceived as an upscale resort and wellness retreat, it also has notable pop-culture ties: Stephen King stayed one snowy night and was inspired to write The Shining, and the hotel appears in films like Dumb and Dumber (the bride's favorite!). The Stanley offers nighttime paranormal tours that explore its ghost lore, plus daytime history tours that highlight the hotel’s architecture, famous guests, and local significance.

The Stanley Hotel

Things to Do

Registry

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Katie & Marco

Katie & Marco

Wedding Party