The Welcome Party
Friday, September 4th
Time: 7:30pm - 10pm
Location: The Courtyard at Hotel Jerome
Attire: Aspen Western Cocktail Chic
Join us for cocktails & dinner
The plan is to enjoy the Hotel Jerome courtyard, so please bring a warm layer as Aspen evenings tend to be chilly in all seasons.
The Wedding
Saturday, September 5th
Gondola Upload: 5:30pm (be prompt - late arrivals will not be allowed up until after ceremony).
Gondola Download: Until Midnight (runs all night)
Location: The Little Nell Wedding Deck
Attire: Black Tie
Join us for a glamorous black-tie affair atop Aspen mountain at 11,212 feet, accessible soley via a 20-minute gondola journey. The event’s ambiance has been tailored for a mature audience to help us celebrate our special night with festivities lasting well into the evening.
Airport Logistics
Aspen Airport: ASE
Eagle County Airport: EGE
Denver International: DEN
Grand Junction Regional Airport: GJT
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE): Just a 7-minute drive (3 miles) from downtown Aspen. Complimentary shuttles from the airport will be provided with our preferred hotels. Flying into ASE is the easiest way to travel to Aspen, but please keep in mind flights into and out of ASE are more at risk of being delayed or cancelled due to weather (heat, wind). As such, we only recommend flying into ASE if you are planning to fly in by Friday morning.
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE): Vail airport, about a 1 hour and 20 minute drive (68 miles) from downtown Aspen. Private transport can be costly (~$500), so we recommend organizing a rental car in advance. The EGE slightly airport is larger than ASE and can accommodate standard 737 size planes.
Denver International Airport (DEN): Roughly a 3.5 hour drive (220 miles) from downtown Aspen. Direct flights to and from nearly all major cities.
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT): Roughly a 2 hour drive (127 miles) from downtown Aspen. Direct flights from Dallas, Phoenix, Orange County, Las Vegas & Salt Lake City
Local Transportation
High Mountain Taxi
970-925-8294
Aspen Public Bus Transit
For guests staying in Snowmass, you can use the free bus to get to downtown Aspen. The bus ride is ~30 minutes including a connection and all stops.
Uber / Lyft
Uber / Lyft availability is limited in Aspen and is only consistently reliable when ordering transport from the airport. Plan to use a taxi for transportation since Uber/Lyft availability is extremely limited outside of town and late at night.
Staying in Aspen
Finding lodging in downtown Aspen is highly reccomended for guests. All wedding activities will be walkable from any downtown Aspen hotel. The distance between Aspen and Snowmass via car is ~20 minutes. The distance between Aspen and Basalt via car is ~30 minutes.
If you opt to stay outside of downtown Aspen, guests are reccomended to pre-arrange transit via High Mountain Taxi to and from any activities given access to Uber / Lyft is sparce. For reference, average one-way taxi fare from Snowmass to downtown Aspen is ~$50.
Preferred Hotels
The Little Nell
Bride & Groom will be here! This hotel offers the most luxurious experience in downtown Aspen. Feel free to book rooms at 20% off market-rate with our special promo code: DANNEGGERUDELL
The W Aspen
We have a limited room block here of 10 rooms, available on a first come basis. Hotel is next door to The Little Nell. Offers a modern, non Western vibe with a rooftop pool.
Limelight Aspen
Downtown Aspen hotel where several Bride & Groom family and friends are staying. Free transit to and from Aspen airport provided by hotel.
Other Downtown Hotels
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection
The Welcome Party will be hosted here! We do not have a room block here, but this is another downtown option.
Feel free to email Lauren@silverwingtravel.com (954.294.1307) to book rooms potentially discounted from market-rate.
St. Regis Aspen
We do not have a room block here, but this is another downtown option
Feel free to email Lauren@silverwingtravel.com (954.294.1307) to book rooms potentially discounted from market-rate.
Annabelle Inn Aspen
Budget friendly option walking distance to downtown Aspen.
airbnb
Aspen has plenty of airbnb rental options both near and far
Ubers are scarce, if booking an airbnb please be prepared to book your own taxi or private car services for the wedding events
Hotels Outside Aspen
The Inn at Aspen
A short car / bus ride to town, the Inn at Aspen is located at the base of Buttermilk mountain.
Hotel rates here are typically ~$300 in the summer. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to downtown Aspen until 10PM. Just a short walk from the hotel, guests can also use the public bus system available until 3:30am.
Snowmass Village Hotels
For more budget-friendly options, we invite you to check out some of the surrounding hotels in Snowmass Village. Here are some options: Viewline Snowmass, Limelight Snowmass, Viceroy Snowmass, Mountain Chalet Snowmass.
Please note, if you choose to stay in Snowmass expect to plan ahead with a rental car or reserving taxi rides since Uber/Lyft is availability is limited..There is also a free public bus that runs until 10:30PM, but this does take ~30-40 minutes to get into Aspen.
Eats in Aspen
White House
American Food ; Walk In Only
Bride and Groom #1 must do for guests in Aspen! Try the french dip or the fish sandwhich, and also deviled eggs.
Acquolina
Italian Restaurant
Bride's favorite!
