The Rose Event Center

Ceremony with Reception to Follow

Our Wedding

Josh and Hannah met at their mutual friend Jake’s house in November 2024. Josh was in town for Thanksgiving with family, and Hannah was visiting for a friend’s birthday. Jake—an OrangeTheory coach—had Hannah in one of his classes that afternoon. As she was leaving, he mentioned that his friend Josh was hanging out at his house and jokingly told her to “make him take a shot of Fireball.”Hannah, never one to back down from a challenge (especially one involving Fireball), took the joke seriously. She walked into Jake’s house, introduced herself with, “Hi! My name’s Hannah, and we’re going to do a Fireball shot!” Josh, who had been peacefully watching TV, laughed, stood up, and happily joined in. That spontaneous moment turned into an evening of conversation. As they later described it, “The conversation has never been easier—there was an instant energy between us. It was like lightning struck in both of us.”Fast forward a few months—Hannah was on a cruise, and Josh was vacationing in Colorado. When Hannah saw his Instagram story from Denver, she messaged him saying how Colorado was her favorite place in the world and wished him a great trip. (If you ask Hannah, she’ll tell you she didn’t slide into Josh’s DMs—she slipped and fell, never expecting that one message would spark the rest of forever.)Josh mentioned he had a free Saturday during his trip, so Hannah sent him a bunch of her favorite spots in Golden, CO. He ended up visiting some of them, and told Hannah all about his experiences—and from that day forward, they never stopped talking.Soon their evenings were filled with hours long FaceTime calls and trips between Indianapolis and Minneapolis. It didn’t take long for either of them to realize how special their connection was—or that they didn’t want to experience another day without the other.In August, during Josh’s busiest season at work, Hannah flew to Minneapolis to spend a couple of weeks helping him through the chaos. One night, after dinner and cocktails out, they came home, curled up in bed, and talked about life, love, and all the little things that make them laugh. Josh mentioned how excited he was for the day Hannah would be his wife—and that it was hard to wait for what they both knew was coming. Hannah agreed.Just like that, Josh jumped up, grabbed the most beautiful ring, and got down on one knee. At 1:00 a.m. on August 9th, Hannah said yes!From a fireball shot to forever - Hannah and Josh will be saying "I do" in Golden, CO with Jake (yes, that Jake!) officiating their ceremony.

Love at First (Fireball) Shot

Our Story

Photos

Alexa Schultz

Zach Mahan

Heather Richards

Jaden Day

Amber Saladin

Mitchell Pollmann

Emily Johnson

Elliott McLaughlin

Lindsay Egan

Dakota Goble

Hunter Schultz

Jake Engel

Wedding Party

Suggested Direct Airlines to Denver

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Golden - Denver Area, an IHG Hotel

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Table Mountain Inn

The Golden Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Travel

Golden, and Colorado in general, is one of our very favorite places! We are so excited to share it with you, and hope that during your time traveling for our wedding, you have time for a little exploration as well. See below for some of our recommendations and favorite things to do!

Lookout Mountain

With incredible views of Denver, Golden, and the Rockies- you have to check out Lookout Mountain! A short drive from the Golden area, that still gives you the incredible mountain views you hope for when you travel west. This mountain also houses the grave of Buffalo Bill, for a little touch of history too!

Red Rocks Amphitheater 

Seeing as we had our engagement photos done at Red Rocks Amphitheater, we're sure it's not a shock that we recommend our guests go and see it! One of Colorado's most iconic landmarks - it's a naturally formed, open air venue that is carved between two massive red sandstone rocks. Less than a 15 minute drive from Golden, the Red Rocks offer breathtaking views and easy hiking trails. Even if you're not going for a show under the stars, we recommend checking out the scenery that feels out of this world!

Coors Brewery

They say “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” With that in mind - When in Golden, do as the 'Goldeners' do… and drink Coors! The birthplace of Coors beer, the Coors Brewery is situated right in the heart of Golden. We recommend doing the Hospitality Lounge experience. For $10, you get three 8-oz pours of your choosing, all of different Coors brews. This includes Banquet, Light, and even Blue Moon. And make sure you don’t miss the Ice Cold Coors that is exclusive to the tasting room…. the beer tap is an actual glacier!

The Golden Mill

A warehouse style eatery with something for everyone! Multiple food vendors inside serve everything from American, barbecue, and even sushi. Two self-service tap walls allow you to pour your own drink with selections ranging from a wide variety of beer, wine, and even a few cocktails. The Golden Mill is situated right off of Clear Creek River with incredible outdoor seating, offering awesome views of Golden while you enjoy your meal and drinks!

Places to Eat in Golden

There are too many incredible places to try to list where all you can grab a bite in Golden! Bobs Atomic Burgers is an incredible hole-in-the-wall, making some of the best burgers you’ll ever have. Once you place your order, you’ll be given a name of a celebrity, and when they call your celebrity’s name that means your order is ready! Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza on the main drag is a must try. Not only do they have a full menu, they have the pizza and salad bar of your dreams. Think of the Pizza Hut of old, but way better! Seeing as it’s our wedding venue, we’re also partial to The Rose, with their incredible food offerings, and indoor-outdoor seating! You have to check out the Trailhead Taphouse &amp; Kitchen, with their locally sourced menu and wide drink variety. Plus, they are a Packers establishment, which the bride loves! The Golden Diner offers an incredible breakfast, true diner vibes, to start your day off right! For a delicious cup of coffee, the Windy Saddle Cafe is absolutely divine!

Things to Do

Honeymoon Fund

Your presence in Colorado means the world to us — truly, that’s the greatest gift we could ask for! For those who wish to give a little something extra, we’ve created a honeymoon fund to help us make memories on our first adventure as husband and wife. The link to view and give to our honeymoon fund is below. But please know: your love and laughter on our big day is more than enough! <a href="https://www.honeyfund.com/site/jackson-smith-10-18-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.honeyfund.com/site/jackson-smith-10-18-2026</a>

Hannah & Josh

Hannah & Josh

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