Local Knowledge

How will the altitude affect me?

At 8,000 feet, Aspen is quite literally breathtaking. It’s normal to feel lightheaded, more easily fatigued and experience shortness of breath at this elevation. For this reason, it’s crucial to stay hydrated and take it a bit slower on caffeine and alcohol when you first get into town. Some more tips on how to best navigate the altitude can be found HERE. There’s also a local Rescue Lounge if anyone feels they need an immune boost or extra hydration.

What is the temperature like?

Autumn in Aspen is inspiring! The vivid fall foliage set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and bluebird skies is truly a sight to behold. However, Aspen's weather is highly variable hour to hour. Mornings can start out with temperatures in the high 30s, rising to the mid 60s during the day, and as soon as the sun goes down the temperatures will drop sharply. We encourage packing layers and warm outerwear for the evenings. The sun is also much stronger at the higher elevation, so make sure to wear sunscreen!

Where should I stay?

Whether you will be renting a house or staying in a hotel, we highly recommend staying in downtown Aspen as all wedding events will take place here. The town is very walkable with plenty of shopping, restaurants and easily accessible hikes and trails. Should you decide to stay in Snowmass Village, it will be around a 20 minute drive to get to town and taxis can cost between $30 - $40 a trip.

How do I get around Aspen?

Aspen has a complimentary car service available through the Ride Downtowner app to get you around town, and most hotels provide complimentary transfers throughout Aspen’s downtown area as well however, ride sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft are not easily accessible and should not be relied upon. High Mountain Taxi is the local cab service for Aspen/Snowmass.

Spa Services in Aspen?

For anyone in need of spa services, we recommend the Reméde Spa at the St. Regis, and for hair and make up services Salon Tullio or Full Circle Aspen.  Appointments are encouraged.

Are children invited to join the celebration?

Although we love your little ones, we can not accommodate children at any of our wedding events.