Marry Me and Ski for Free

Posted by Mitch Kaplan Feb 8, 2007

Just in case you thought romance was dead—or that it doesn’t have anything to do with skiing and snowboarding—this just in from Loveland Ski Area in Colorado:

Loveland Ski Area will once again host the "Marry Me and Ski for Free Mountaintop Matrimony" on Wednesday, February 14th.

This will be the 16th mass wedding ceremony held on the slopes of Loveland Ski Area. The ceremony is open to couples looking to tie the knot as well as couples wishing to renew their vows.

Fellow skiers and snowboarders are always a little confused when they see wedding gowns and tuxedos on the people loading the chairs around them, but the traditional wedding attire is not just for show. Participants are competing in a best-dressed contest to win a prize pack from Brendan & JC Keepsake Diamonds valued at $700.

"It is always nice to see all of the couples that turn out for this event," said Duncan Maxwell, Events and Promotions Coordinator for Loveland Ski Area. "We get see a lot of familiar faces as this has become a tradition for some couples, and of course we love seeing the newlyweds who often turn out in full wedding apparel."

Following the noontime ceremony, which takes place at a 12,000-plus foot elevation at the top of Loveland Ski Area’s Chair 2, couples will ski and ride down the snow covered "isles" as husband and wife. At 1:30 pm Loveland Ski Area will be throwing a casual reception in the Basin Cafeteria complete with refreshments, finger foods, wedding cake, a DJ and raffles.

Couples who register by February 12, 2007 will receive two for one lift tickets and free admission to the reception. If cupid’s arrow doesn’t hit by the 12th, couples can still register the day of the wedding but must pay $15 per person for entrance to the reception. Guests are also welcome to attend the reception for $15, and must have a valid lift ticket and be able to ride the lift up and ski or snowboard down in order to attend the ceremony.

For more information or to register, couples can visit www.skiloveland.com/wedding or call 303-571-5580 x141.