The Carter Payne

Welcome Gathering

Wedding Day

The Oaks 

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Unfortunately, brunch has been canceled. With Saturday being Valentine's Day, nowhere downtown was able to accommodate such a big group. There are a bunch of great places within walking distance of the hotel if anyone chooses to explore for breakfast/ brunch on their own :)

Q + A

<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/denirhh-the-inverness-denver-a-hilton-golf-and-spa-resort/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HH-DENIRHH&amp;y_source=1_NjAxNzY1NS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Inverness Denver, a Hilton Golf &amp; Spa Resort</a>

Where to Stay

A booking link for the Mining Exchange is live! <a href="https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/registry-collection/colorado-springs-colorado/the-mining-exchange-a-registry-collection-hotel/rooms-rates?brand_id=RE&amp;checkInDate=2/13/2026&amp;checkOutDate=2/14/2026&amp;useWRPoints=false&amp;children=0&amp;groupCode=021226ADA&amp;adults=1&amp;rooms=1&amp;loc=ChIJK9LmoS5BE4cRE2vo9ZLrjkE&amp;sessionId=1763670832" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Mining Exchange Rooms and Rates</a> We are so excited this worked out; this hotel is a really neat spot! We knew it would be perfect before we even saw it in person &lt;3

The Mining Exchange

Clayton Hotel & Members Club

The Broadmoor

Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

Garden of the Gods Resort

Flying Horse Resort & Club

Great Wolf Lodge | Colorado Springs

Hotel Polaris

Hampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs-Air Force Academy-I-25 North

Chateau du Pikes Peak

Drury Inn & Suites Colorado Springs Near The Air Force Academy

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Colorado Springs Air Force Academy

Travel

Denver Botanic Gardens

Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station

Check out the website for locations, services offered, pricing and easy online booking. Appointment not required, but encouraged to guarantee space.*These can be super helpful with jet lag, altitude issues and immunity boost, not just "recovery." :)

Hydrate IV Bar

In case anyone wants to get their hairs did! Appointment strongly encouraged to guarantee service.

Drybar Denver - Cherry Creek

Downtown Aquarium

From morning yoga to evening concerts, this incredibly beautiful amphitheater has events for everyone!

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

Ride the Cog (train) up over 14,000 feet to see "America's Mountain," Pike's Peak.*Will I feel the effects of the altitude?Manitou Springs sits at an altitude of 6,320 feet, with our journey to the top of Pikes Peak taking us up to a towering 14,115 feet. If you’re not acclimated or have any preexisting health conditions, you may feel the effects of high altitude. The best way to avoid these effects is to stay hydrated, so be sure to drink plenty of water prior to your trip!

Pikes Peak Cog Railway Peak Station

Drive or hike to gorgeous scenic overlooks and picture spots!

Garden of the Gods

Check out the highest zoo in the country!

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

Food and event hall converted from an old school.

Ivywild School

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

Beautiful park the offers easy walks, challenging climbs and everything in between!

Sydney & Aaron

Sydney & Aaron

Registry