Frequently Asked Questions

The wedding is on September 19, 2026 in Buena Vista, Colorado. The campout runs the whole week before, September 13–20, near Salida. More details can be found once you complete your personal invite.

Please do not be afraid to let us know you need help coordinating accommodations via your invite link and don't wait as rooms are filling up fast due to other events in the area!!

Paid Options:

For those that prefer their own space:

• Best Western Vista Inn - working to set up block
• Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn and Spa - Time limited block! Please reach out to the number your invite came from asap if you are interested in staying here
• Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort - working to set up block
• There are several other smaller botique hotels in the area if you check on google maps and airbnb. We can help coordinate cost shares for large airbnb houses if desired!

For those willing to stay outside of Buena Vista:

• Browns Canyon Inn - block set up
• Loyal Duke Lodge - working to set up block

Free Options:

For those willing to share cabin space:

• We have 8 cabins at Creekside Chalets where we will be staying! Let us know you're interested via invite number and we'll try to find you a bed!

For those willing to camp:

• The Angel of Shavano campsite is reserved the wedding weekend and there are spots for 100 people

Not at all! Come for the whole week, a few days, or just the wedding day. When you RSVP you'll be able to tell us exactly which days you're joining.

The campsite will have potable water and a bathroom. More details on the campsite can be found here.

The basics you should have for camping are:

• Tent
• Sleeping Pad
• Sleeping Bag
• Water Bottle
• Camp Stove + Food + Propane
• Utensils and Pocket Knife
• Headlamp
• Warm layers
• Trash Bag or Two
• Bear-safe containers or paracord

If you are camping and coming from out of town, please let us know on your invite that you need gear and we will help you coordinate to find some either via friends or rentals. For smaller items please bring/purchase ahead of time.

Of course! We love kids, please bring them all!

We appreciate your thoughtfulness, but we don't want your gifts or money! Instead, please bring us a postcard or photo sharing your favorite memory with us or some words of wisdom as we embark on this lifelong adventure.

Far be it from us to tell you how to dress! We recommend dressing for the things you want to participate in. For the swing dance reception you'll definitely want to wear something that you can move around in.

The weather should be beautiful with crisp nights/mornings and warm sunny days. It is one of the dryest months in the year so we shouldn't have any rain, but a light rain jacket never hurts.

If you are coming in from Denver the most straighforward path is 70W, 470S, and 285S. Regardless of where you are coming from you are likely to encounter twisty mountain roads, but they should all be in decent condition.