Baldoria on the Water

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

We met when the world still felt small and full of possibility—high‑school acquaintances with mutual friends, sharing secrets and an easy comfort. Then life happened. Years passed: we married other people, built careers, faced heartbreaks, and lived through the messy middle of life. The connection that once felt inevitable was buried under distance and time. Our reconnection was unplanned—a Facebook message, a simple comment on a photo. What started as a tentative "remember when?" turned into hours on the phone. When we met again in person, it was as if no time had passed; the familiarity was instant, but we were now mature adults with a clearer sense of who we are. We realized the person who knew us best in youth still understood us most deeply now. This attraction is no longer the thrill of youth but a bond founded on trust and shared history. Rather than a whirlwind, our love has been a slow burn of rediscovery as we navigated the complexities of combining established lives. After thirty years apart, we find ourselves holding hands, finally united. Our story is a testament that sometimes you have to go away to find who you were meant to be with all along—a love worth the wait.

A Second‑Chance Love Story

Our Story

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Mother of the Bride: Paulette Petersen
Mother of the Groom: Theresa Markwell
Father of the Groom: Earl Markwell
Maid of Honor: Lexi Donnelly
Matron of Honor: Kelly Beery
Bridesmaids: Kim Simons; Gina Lighthill; Nicole Petersen; Arely Ruiz
Best Man: Isaiah Donnelly
Groomsmen: Sayer, Sword; Ludvik, Line; Wurtz

Wedding Party

Passed hors d'oeuvres: Caprese skewers; Fontina- and Italian-sausage–filled risotto balls. Entrées: garlic‑infused prime rib with creamy horseradish and au jus; pecan‑crusted chicken breast with maple butter. Sides: roasted rosemary baby red potatoes; grilled asparagus with roasted jalapeños; garden salad; Summit Country salad; warm dinner rolls.

Located in Lakewood and with Dinosaur Ridge reachable within 4.6 miles, Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites by Marriott Denver West/Federal Center has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and a business center. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the hotel. Guests at Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites by Marriott Denver West/Federal Center will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lakewood, like skiing. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater is 9.2 miles from the accommodation, while Pepsi Center is 9.4 miles from the property. Denver International Airport is 24 miles away.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver West/federal Center

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, west of the Denver city center, this hotel is across the street from the Denver Federal Center and offers comfortable guestrooms as well as convenient services. Hampton Inn Denver West Federal Center features free shuttle service to the Denver Federal Center and destinations within a 5 mile (5 mi) radius Monday through Friday from 07:00 until 17:00. Guests can explore Rocky Mountain National Park or the Downtown Aquarium. Activities such as golf, shopping and whitewater rafting are available nearby. The guestrooms at the Denver Federal Center Hampton Inn boast refrigerators, microwaves and free high-speed internet access. Guests will also enjoy the full fitness center and outdoor pool. The hotel's full-service business center offers photocopy and fax services.

Hampton Inn Denver West Federal Center

Located in Lakewood, 4.8 miles from Dinosaur Ridge, Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver West - Lakewood provides air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace. The property is around 9.1 miles from Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 9.3 miles from Pepsi Center and 9.4 miles from Colorado Convention Center. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. All rooms in Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver West - Lakewood are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lakewood, like skiing. Union Station is 10 miles from Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver West - Lakewood, while Golden Canyon State Park is 23 miles from the property. Denver International Airport is 24 miles away.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver West Lakewood

Just 10 minutes’ drive from Red Rock Ampitheater, Denver Marriott West offers spacious rooms, a heated outdoor pool, a sports grill and an on-site Starbucks Coffee Café. Public area Wi-Fi is free. Denver Marriott West’s bright rooms feature modern décor and white linens. Each has a seating area and cable TV with pay-per-view movies. Allie's American Grill serves a hot buffet breakfast. Copper Creek Grill offers beer, cocktails, American cuisine daily and 37-inch flat-screen TVs. A vending machine stocked with snacks and beverages is also available. Free USA Today newspapers are available in the lobby. Denver Marriott West’s guests also have access to a fitness center, ATM and business center. Denver International Airport is 27 mi from the hotel. Coors Field is 15 minutes' drive from the hotel.

Judith & Jason

Judith & Jason

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