Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse and Wedding Island

Rehearsal Dinner

Donovan Pavilion

Reception Dinner

Our Love Story

We are so excited to share this special adventure with you! We first met at Regis Jesuit High School, reconnected years later, and on July 1, 2021, our friendship turned into something more. On December 13, 2025, Joey proposed at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, a place that reflects our love for Vail and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Now, we can’t wait to celebrate the beginning of our forever with all of you. When we’re not planning our wedding, you’ll usually find us spending time with our dog, Busch, who keeps us laughing, on our toes, and fills our home with so much joy. Thank you for being part of our story. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! With love,Joey &amp; Katie

Our Wedding

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Welcome Party

Join us as we kick off the wedding weekend! We’d love for you to celebrate with us at our Welcome Party on Friday, June 11th. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, reconnect with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful Vail scenery before the big day. Location: To Be DeterminedAdditional details, including the venue and timing, will be shared closer to the wedding.

Ceremony

Our wedding ceremony will be celebrated as a full Catholic Mass, a tradition that is deeply meaningful to us. We are honored to have you join us as we exchange our vows and begin this next chapter together. We kindly ask guests to arrive between 12:15–12:30 PM so everyone is seated before the procession begins. Vail Interfaith Chapel<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Vail+Interfaith+Chapel/@39.641146,-106.37862,1817m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x876a706c242fe2cd:0x2f94fd7a46d4209b!8m2!3d39.6411455!4d-106.3786197!16s%2Fg%2F1tdfz6b1?hl=en&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">19 Vail Road, Vail, Colorado 81657</a>

Reception

Following the ceremony, please join us at the Donovan Pavilion for an evening of cocktails, dinner, heartfelt toasts, and dancing as we celebrate with our favorite people. We can’t wait to spend an unforgettable night with you! Donovan Pavilion<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Donovan+Pavilion/@39.6347682,-106.4103125,909m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x876a7090f831767f:0x1cbc9e48db768f00!8m2!3d39.6347641!4d-106.4077376!16s%2Fg%2F1vd76dfj?hl=en&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1600 South Frontage Road West, Vail, Colorado 81657</a>

Transportation

Leave the driving to us! Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between the ceremony and reception venues, so you can relax and enjoy the celebration. Additional transportation details, including pickup locations and schedules, will be shared closer to the wedding.

Events

Robert Whittelsey

Father of the Bride

Stephanie Whittelsey

Mother of the Bride

David Soran

Father of the Groom

Kathleen Soran

Mother of the Groom

Grant Whittelsey

Man of Honor

Matthew Soran

Wedding Party

Hotel Information

We have reserved a room block at The Hythe, conveniently located just minutes from both the Vail Interfaith Chapel and Donovan Pavilion. We invite you to stay with us and enjoy the convenience of celebrating alongside family and friends throughout the wedding weekend. We encourage you to reserve your room early, as availability is limited. Please click <a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/WhittelseySoranWedding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a> to book within our room block and receive our preferred group rate. If you choose to stay elsewhere, there are many wonderful accommodations nearby, including The Lodge at Vail, Sonnenalp Vail, Grand Hyatt Vail, and The Sebastian. The Hythe<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Hythe,+a+Luxury+Collection+Resort,+Vail,+715+W+Lionshead+Cir,+Vail,+CO+81657/@39.642855,-106.391559,16z/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x876a7120c2f3a035:0x68cc333d408e262e!8m2!3d39.642855!4d-106.391559!16s%2Fg%2F11rxqgbslv?hl=en&amp;g_ep=Eg1tbF8yMDI2MDcwN18wIJvbDyoASAJQAg%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">715 W Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO 81657</a>

Transportation Information

Getting around Vail is easy! Our wedding shuttle, LiftLiner, will provide transportation throughout the wedding weekend. The Town of Vail also offers a free public bus system that operates throughout the day and evening, making it easy to explore Vail Village and Lionshead. If you plan to drive, please note that parking is limited at both the Vail Interfaith Chapel and Donovan Pavilion. We encourage guests to utilize the wedding shuttle whenever possible. <a href="https://ride.vail.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bus Schedule</a>

Travel

June&nbsp;means&nbsp;snowmelt&nbsp;and&nbsp;cold,&nbsp;fast-moving&nbsp;rivers!&nbsp;Brave&nbsp;the&nbsp;rapids&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;Eagle&nbsp;or&nbsp;Colorado,&nbsp;or&nbsp;keep&nbsp;things&nbsp;a&nbsp;little&nbsp;more&nbsp;civilized&nbsp;with&nbsp;fly&nbsp;fishing&nbsp;on&nbsp;Gore&nbsp;Creek.

Rafting + Fly Fishing

Get&nbsp;out&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;trails!&nbsp;Lower&nbsp;Gore&nbsp;Creek&nbsp;is&nbsp;great&nbsp;for&nbsp;something&nbsp;easy&nbsp;and&nbsp;scenic,&nbsp;while&nbsp;Booth&nbsp;Falls&nbsp;is&nbsp;worth&nbsp;the&nbsp;climb.

Hiking + Biking

Ride&nbsp;the&nbsp;gondola&nbsp;up&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;views,&nbsp;stay&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;activities,&nbsp;or&nbsp;just&nbsp;grab&nbsp;a&nbsp;drink&nbsp;and&nbsp;admire&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;else&nbsp;being&nbsp;active.

Gondola + Adventure Ridge

Learn&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;WWII&nbsp;ski&nbsp;soldiers&nbsp;who&nbsp;helped&nbsp;shape&nbsp;Vail&nbsp;and&nbsp;Colorado&nbsp;ski&nbsp;culture.&nbsp;Free&nbsp;admission&nbsp;and&nbsp;lots&nbsp;of&nbsp;cool&nbsp;history.&nbsp;Afterwards,&nbsp;stop&nbsp;by&nbsp;our&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;bar,&nbsp;the&nbsp;10th&nbsp;Mountain&nbsp;Whiskey,&nbsp;but&nbsp;be&nbsp;careful!&nbsp;The&nbsp;drinks&nbsp;are&nbsp;strong!

CO Snowsports Museum + 10 Mountain Division Whiskey

Stroll&nbsp;through&nbsp;the&nbsp;highest&nbsp;botanical&nbsp;garden&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;country…&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;place&nbsp;where&nbsp;we&nbsp;got&nbsp;engaged,&nbsp;so&nbsp;obviously,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;a&nbsp;little&nbsp;biased.&nbsp;💍

Betty Ford Gardens

Play&nbsp;18&nbsp;holes&nbsp;surrounded&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;Gore&nbsp;Range.&nbsp;Bad&nbsp;round,&nbsp;great&nbsp;views.

Vail Golf Course

Basically&nbsp;Vail’s&nbsp;version&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Olympics,&nbsp;but&nbsp;with&nbsp;more&nbsp;dogs,&nbsp;beer,&nbsp;live&nbsp;music,&nbsp;and&nbsp;people&nbsp;who&nbsp;are&nbsp;alarmingly&nbsp;good&nbsp;at&nbsp;outdoor&nbsp;sports.

GoPro Mountain Games

We&nbsp;could&nbsp;explain&nbsp;it…but&nbsp;that&nbsp;would&nbsp;ruin&nbsp;the&nbsp;fun.&nbsp;Just&nbsp;Google&nbsp;it.&nbsp;

G.O.A.T Happy Hour

Things to Do

Thank You!

Your love, support, and presence at our wedding are the greatest gifts we could ask for.If you wish to honor us with a gift, we’ve created registries at Crate &amp; Barrel and Williams Sonoma, along with a Honeymoon Fund to help us begin this exciting new chapter together.

And yes... Joey insisted on having a registry of his own. If you've ever wondered what he gets excited about, now's your chance to find out!

<a href="https://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-registry/katherine-whittelsey-and-joseph-soran/r7455615" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crate &amp; Barrel</a> <a href="https://www.williams-sonoma.com/registry/z2j5rlvvzk/registry-list.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Williams Sonoma</a> <a href="https://minted.sendbirdie.com/r/soranhoneymoon?cko=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Honeymoon Fund</a> <a href="https://www.sendbirdie.com/r/joesoranregistry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joey’s Registry</a>

Thank you for celebrating with us and for being part of our story. We are so grateful for your love and generosity.

Katherine & Joseph

Katherine & Joseph

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