- Bennett & brianna -
JUNE 21-22, 2024
Our Story
Brie and Bennett met in the late summer of 2019 in Dallas, Texas. Brie had moved to Dallas, after college, to embrace the next chapter of life with her Ole Miss friends. Bennett was a recent graduate from SMU, after completing his Masters. The two were set up through a mutual friend (fellow groomsman, Blake!) and the rest is history.
Two weeks later, I love you's were shared and the two made plans to relocate to Denver, CO. When you know, you know.
Over the years, they have fallen even more in love, day by day, and embraced their new chapter in Bennett's home state. In December 2022, Bennett proposed in Newport Beach, CA. The celebrations were endless and hosted by family and friends all across the country.
Brie & Bennett spend their time enjoying the mountains, traveling, golfing, skiing, trying new restaurants, playing card games with friends, chasing around their golden retriever, and cooking new recipes (she always cooks and he always cleans).
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Wedding Events
Welcome party
Chasing rabbits
We'll welcome all our friends & family traveling from out of town to kick off the wedding weekend at Chasing Rabbits in the heart of downtown Vail Village. Plan to eat dinner at one of our favorites (check those out here) ahead of time and then join us for some light bites, sweets, and plenty of cocktails!
GETTING THERE
To get to Chasing Rabbits, feel free to either walk from your hotel, park in the Vail Village parking structure, or take the Intown Shuttle (our recommendation).
Please find shuttle information at ride.vail.gov/map
ATTIRE
Western Cocktail
Date & Time
June 21, 2024
7-10 PM
ADDRESS
141 East Meadow Drive
Suite 104
Vail, Colorado 81657
Wedding Day
Vail Wedding Deck &
Arrabelle Square
We'll say 'I Do' 10,322 feet above sea level!
Then comes what we've really been waiting for - an epic meal followed by a night of dancing! See you on the dance floor!
Our wedding ceremony location is atop Vail Mountain and the only way to access it is via Gondola. Gondola rides up the mountain will start at 2:30PM. Please be at the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead no later than the last ride at 3 PM.
GETTING THERE
ATTIRE
Black Tie
Date & Time
June 22, 2024
3:00 - 10:00 PM
ADDRESS
Eagle Bahn Gondola
699 I-70 Frontage Rd
Vail, Colorado 81657
TRAVEL
Getting There
Vail, Colorado is a 2-hour drive from Denver International Airport. There are several ways to get to Vail but our recommendations is to rent a car and take the gorgeous, scenic drive up Interstate 70 to the town of Vail (we're happy to recommend some of our favorite stops along the way - just ask us)! There are also shuttle services (our recommendation is Epic Mountain Express) that will give you 10% for being our wedding guest and take you from DEN to Vail (and back!)
The Eagle-Vail Airport is approximately 45 minutes from Vail Village and is a smaller regional airport. Rent a car, take an airport shuttle, or Ride Taxi (Uber for the mountains) into town if long drives aren't your thing!
**Travel Tip: Please keep in mind if you are driving back to the Denver airport on Sunday, traffic will be heavy in the afternoon from the weekend visitors heading down the mountain. Please allow enough time.
WHERE TO STAY
The Hythe Hotels luxurious alpine haven invites you to indulge in a rarified collection of the mountain’s most exquisite gifts. Set amid the majestic Rocky Mountains, The Hythe is where old and new legends come to life.
Guests can also book via Passkey Reservations (The Hythe's group reservation system) by calling 1-877-622-3140, referencing the Porrello/Riefstahl Wedding or by clicking the book now button below!
ADDITIONAL LODGING OPTIONS
We've additionally secured a 10% discount at the below Vail Resorts properties. If you are an EPIC pass holder, you can also receive up to 20% off all Vail Resorts hotels!
If these hotels don't fit your needs, there are several other hotels in the area along with Airbnb and vacation rentals.
Please stay where you feel most comfortable!
Arrabelle Square
You and your guests may call the reservations department at (855) 953-0197 or 1-855-332-1601, select #1 to reach Colorado Resorts, and then option #4 for Vail. Please share your group name (Porrello/Riefstahl Wedding) and group code (SVLCAL24) with your guests, they will need it to make their reservations.
675 Lionshead Pl, Vail, CO 81657
Lodge at Vail
You and your guests may call the reservations department at (855) 953-0197 or 1-855-332-1601, select #1 to reach Colorado Resorts, and then option #4 for Vail. Please share your group name (Porrello/Riefstahl Wedding) and group code (SVLCAL24) with your guests, they will need it to make their reservations.
174 Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657
Ritz Carlton Residences
You and your guests may call the reservations department at (855) 953-0197 or 1-855-332-1601, select #1 to reach Colorado Resorts, and then option #4 for Vail. Please share your group name (Porrello/Riefstahl Wedding) and group code (SVLCAL24) with your guests, they will need it to make their reservations.
728 W Lionshead Cir, Vail, CO 81657
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