Kelly and John

The dress code is semi-formal garden attire — think elevated, comfortable, and outdoor-friendly. Flowy silhouettes, light fabrics, subtle patterns, and polished looks are encouraged.
Guests are welcome to wear our wedding colors or any outfit that fits the garden setting. Kindly avoid wearing white or navy blue.
Click here for outfit inspiration.

Colorado weather can be unpredictable. In July it is typically hot with highs around 90 degrees and sunny, but brief afternoon showers are common.
In the evening you can expect lows around 60 degrees so evening layers are also recommended.
The ceremony will take place in the morning in a shaded area of the gardens.

We have a full weekend planned and cannot wait to celebrate with you!

Thursday
- Family Only
- Welcome Dinner at the Origin Hotel (5:00pm–10:00pm).
- This is a come-and-go buffet style dinner in the hotel restaurant's meeting space.
Friday
- Morning – Family Only
  - Ceremony at 11:00am.
  - Family photos and lunch to follow.
  - Afterward, transportation will return everyone to the hotel for free time before the evening reception.
- Evening – Family & Friends Invited
  - Reception Dinner at Venice Ristorante.
  - We have the back room of the restaurant reserved for a private dinner celebration.
  - Dinner begins at 7:00pm and includes a set menu and open bar, please arrive by 6:30pm.
Saturday
- Family, Friends & Plus Ones Invited
- If you would like to explore or relax, the day is flexible, but we would love for you to join us!
- Afternoon: Join us at the lawn at Acreage in Lafayette to enjoy local cider and mountain views.
- Evening: Casual BBQ Dinner at our apartment complex club room, watch us cut the cake and have our first dance as Mr. and Mrs. Shuford! (pool access available if anyone wants to swim!).
- (We are happy to coordinate carpools or Ubers if you want to go to Acreage)
Sunday
- We would love to say goodbye to everyone in the morning and will depart for our honeymoon and have no formal events planned.

Please note: The ceremony is family only.
The ceremony will take place in the Woodland Mosaic & Solarium at the Denver Botanic Gardens.
Guests will have complimentary access to the gardens and are welcome to explore between events. A map of the gardens is linked here to help you find the venue.
As you know, we will have already eloped before this celebration. The garden ceremony will be a symbolic gathering to bring our two families together in a meaningful and intimate way.

Transportation will be provided for everyone staying at the hotel on Friday to and from the Origin Hotel for scheduled events.
Estimated Schedule (subject to slight adjustment):
- Origin Hotel → Denver Botanic Gardens (Depart 10:00am | Arrive 10:30am)
- Denver Botanic Gardens → Origin Hotel (Depart 2:00pm | Arrive 2:20pm)
- Origin Hotel → Venice Ristorante (Depart 6:00pm | Arrive 6:30pm)
- Venice Ristorante → Origin Hotel (Depart 9:30pm | Arrive 10:00pm)

Family only
- For family attending the ceremony: The bus will arrive at the gardens around 10:30am.
- Please make your way to the Woodland Mosaic & Solarium and be seated by 10:45am.
- The ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00am.
Family & Friends
- For guests attending the Friday evening reception: Please arrive at Venice Ristorante by 6:30pm.

Due to venue capacity for the Friday events, we are unable to accommodate additional guests beyond those listed on your invitation.

We kindly ask all guests to stay at the Origin Hotel, as this is where transportation will depart from and where several weekend events will take place. Kelly and John live in the apartments directly across the street.
If you have not yet booked your room, please click here to book your room.

We will be providing most meals throughout the weekend, including:
- Thursday welcome buffet (family only)
- Friday garden lunch following the ceremony (family only)
- Friday Reception dinner and open bar at Venice (family & friends)
- Saturday BBQ dinner (family, friends & plus ones)
There are also many great dining options nearby in Downtown Westminster if you have free time. Some of our favorites include Tap & Burger, Vatos Tacos, and Bonchon.

If you have free time and would like to explore Downtown Westminster, you'll find a park, movie theater, restaurants, coffee shops, and more.

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