Rayback Collective

Welcome Party

Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard

Shuttle to Riverbend

RiverBend

Wedding Day

Shuttle from Riverbend

Unofficial Wedding Activity

Aubrey Vineyards

Kansas City Reception

Dallas Reception

Our Wedding

Welcome to our Ted Talk!

Hayden and Megan met the "old-fashioned way" as they like to call it, also known as "through friends" in the fall of 2021. Megan had just moved to Colorado to strike out on her own, and Hayden had just moved into his downtown Denver apartment. They were both in their "yes seasons" and were open to meeting new friends and having new experiences! Their friends, Sam and David, invited them on a hike in Frisco, followed by lunch at a Mexican restaurant where, after a few strawberry margaritas, the conversation really started to flow. They all became immediate friends after that! After a few months of friendly hangs, Hayden began making his move little by little, texting cat memes to Megan and asking her about the traffic on the way to work (it somehow worked on Megan), until finally they "platonically" met up at a brewery just the two of them and talked and laughed until the brewery closed. They went to Dallas and Kansas City for Christmas that year and texted the entire time, and when they finally got back to Denver and went to their first Decadence New Year's Eve celebration, they shared a kiss at midnight - and the rest is history. UNTIL Megan got COVID at Decedance and had to quarantine for ten days afterwards. Finally, they went on their first official date on day ten of the quarantine, and have been inseparable ever since.

Since then, they’ve lived a whole lot of life together, from countless brewery days and fun Denver nights out to traveling the world (including Ireland, the British Virgin Islands, Maine, Seattle, Hawaii, Florida, and more). They moved into Hayden’s one-bedroom apartment (yikes — not enough space for two people and two cats) before quickly upgrading to their current apartment in Broomfield. Along the way, they’ve celebrated friends at ten different weddings, spent holidays with family, loved on their two kitties a lot, danced at Red Rocks shows, explored Colorado on countless hikes, and fallen more in love with each other every single day.

When they got engaged, Hayden planned an incredible weekend to celebrate! He took Megan on a hike in Evergreen and at the top, pulled out the ring. They both cried! Afterwards, he took her to their favorite post-hike brewery in Evergreen where he stalled and kept ordering more beer because the Airbnb (where both families were patiently waiting) was still being cleaned. Megan was feeling very impatient but persevered through beer. When they finally arrived at the Airbnb, our families were waiting inside with champagne and hugs. It was "the best weekend of Megan's life". (so far!)

Our Story

Photos by: Mado Photography

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

OUR HOTEL BLOCK:

Follow the link below to take advantage of our hotel block at Residence Inn Boulder Canyon Boulevard. <a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/HadleyGrimes?utm_source=50689467&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=299631179&amp;trkid=610451387&amp;linkid=3937435532" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/go/HadleyGrimes</a>

SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION

Shuttle transportation will be provided to and from the venue on Friday, August 21st. Two shuttles will depart from the Residence Inn Boulder Canyon Boulevard hotel at 3:00 PM to bring guests to the ceremony. At the end of the evening, there will be one early shuttle that will pick up from the venue at 8:30 PM, and then two buses will pick up at the venue at 10:00 PM. If you are not staying at the hotel, we recommend taking an Uber or arranging a drop-off at the hotel for the shuttle. If you prefer to drive, parking is available at the hotel for $25, or there's the East Parking Garage at 1710 29th St, about a 10-minute walk to the hotel. We recommend being in the hotel lobby a few minutes early so we can keep everything running on schedule. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

OTHER HOTEL OPTIONS:

Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder

Boulder Marriott

Hotel Boulderado

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

OTHER LODGING OPTIONS:

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Travel

Things To Do in Boulder

Upslope Brewing Company1898 S Flatiron Ct, Boulder, CO 80301One of Boulder's best breweries, and one of our favorites! Avery Brewing Company4910 Nautilus Ct N, Boulder, CO 80301Boulder's biggest and most prominent craft brewery, with a large outdoor patio and food options. Postinos1468 Pearl St suite 110, Boulder, CO 80302One of our favorite restaurants with the best bruschetta boards you'll ever have! Chautaqua Park900 Baseline Rd &amp;, 9th St, Boulder, CO 80302Located right in the heart of Boulder, this is a great spot for a quick hike next to the iconic Boulder Flatirons. Pearl Street Mall1303 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302Boulder's walkable Main Street. Full of shops, restaurants, bars, and more! Avanti Food and Beverage Boulder1401 Pearl St 1st Floor, Boulder, CO 80302A food hall featuring many delicious restaurants and bars, including a rooftop patio with incredible views of the Flatirons! Rayback Collective2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304Large indoor and outdoor beergarden with food trucks.

THINGS TO DO IN DENVER

Meow Wolf1338 1st St, Denver, CO 80204An immersive and interactive art installation Museum. Zuni Street Brewing2355 W 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80211One of our favorite Denver breweries! Hayden and Megan lived right next door for a bit. Colorado Rockies Game2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205Go cheer on the Rockies at Coors Field! There are home games all week, including a Star Wars themed night on the 22nd. Washington ParkOne of the best parks in Denver for walking, hanging out, and pick-up volleyball games.

THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNTAINS

Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes ParkIf you have the time and transportation, Boulder is only one hour from the park. Estes Park is an awesome mountain town with lots of dining and shops! NederlandOne of our favorite mountain towns! It's about 30 minutes from Boulder and is home to Knotted Root Brewing, Cross Cut Pizza and Busey Brews Smokehouse &amp; Brewery. Eldorado State Park and Indian Peaks WildernessRight in Boulder's backyard! Perfect for hiking, exploring, and other outdoor activities. Explore West! There's no shortage of adventure to be had in the mountains! If you have the transportation, head West on I-70 and you have the Rockies at your fingertips!

Megan & Hayden

Megan & Hayden

Photos

Photos by: Mado Photography