Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Barn @ Hawk Ranch

Reception

Our Wedding

Our bridesmaid, Kelly, introduced us on Brandon’s 22nd birthday at Billy Bob’s in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Funny coincidence: Chuck and Amy Miller, my parents, also met in the Stockyards more than 30 years ago. Flash forward a year from that first meeting, we sat next to each other in constitutional law. It wasn’t my best class (actually my lowest grade in law school), but it gave me a chance to get to know the cute guy one chair over. We started dating in February 2023 - the day the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl. In 2024, we finished law school, moved to Kansas City, took the bar and started our careers as attorneys. We are so excited for this next chapter!

From the Stockyards to Kansas City!

Our Story

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My sister is, in so many ways, a reflection of me, and in others, my exact opposite. But when we come together, it feels like a piece of me clicks back into place. We finish each other’s sentences and often end up speaking in unison, which never fails to completely unnerve her husband. We always end up laughing harder with each other than with anyone else we know. We can sit in total silence and still feel completely connected, and we can talk for hours without running out of things to say. We sing old Justin Bieber songs like it’s a shared language from another life, and we can just as easily break into tears over something small and ridiculous. She encourages me in a way that never feels forced, never judges me, and always shows up with love that is steady and unconditional. She is deeply compassionate- she feels things fully, loves people fiercely, and has an openness that makes everyone around her feel safe. She trusted me enough to let me stand beside her in her wedding and to be in the room when my nephew was born, two moments I will never forget. We haven’t always been easy on each other. In fact, no one can push her buttons quite like I can. But even through that, she has always loved me. Brandon may be my soon-to-be husband, but Bailey will always be my other half.

Bailey Flora

Fatima is the friend who has been there for every version of me and the person all my other friends end up knowing. No person in my adult life has gone more than a week without learning about her. We talk every day, and she’s the one I can tell anything to without it ever feeling complicated. She just gets me, and I never have to filter myself with her. We weren’t friends when I transferred to Hotchkiss in 7th grade, but that all changed freshman year on one volleyball bus ride. Since then, through all the changes that come with growing up, she’s been there. From volleyball practice and state track to graduations we had to travel states away for to the day she Facetimed me with a pregnancy test on the counter, it has been an honor to be loved and known by this girl. She’s loyal, she cares deeply, and she shows up for the people in her life in a real way -  never asking for anything in return. Watching her become a mom to her little boy has been really special. I’ve been lucky to be part of that journey with her.  Fatima is family to me.

Fatima Rodriguez

I met this beautiful human at Texas Tech freshman orientation in July 2018, and almost every core memory from college after that has Cassie right there in it. From the very beginning, bonding over FFA, to playing sand volleyball until the early morning hours, to becoming roommates, she has been a constant in every season of my life since. We’ve done it all together: our first frat parties, my 21st birthday, every Texas Tech football game, her wedding, all the breakups and makeups that got us here, and all the highs and lows that somehow felt lighter just because we had each other. I’ve had the privilege of watching her grow into the most incredible woman - getting her master's degree, welcoming her first baby, becoming a wife, and building such a beautiful life. She is funny, considerate, and intelligent. She was the first person outside of Hotchkiss who truly felt like home to me - and that’s something I’ll never take for granted. Cassie has always been the life of the party. She is undoubtably the prettiest girl in the room, inside and out.

Cassandra Cook

Ally is one of those rare people who never felt like a stranger - not even for a second. She reached out to me after a single Zoom happy hour for admitted Texas A&M law students, and turned what started as a couple of forced ice breakers into a real, lasting friendship. We met in person just days before law school orientation. We stepped into the elevator on the first day and got hit with “Are you roommates?” or “How long have you known each other?” It felt like the answer was years but it had only been days.

She’s my East Texas bestie - equal parts southern twang and total badass. Ally is as down-to-earth as they come, the kind of person who shows up, follows through, and never makes you question where you stand. We both ended up in family law, and there’s something comforting about having someone who truly gets it - the weight of what we do. We commiserate, we laugh, we vent. Some friendships take years to build. Ours didn’t need that. We just clicked - and now I can't imagine life without my Ally girl.

Ally Petersen

Kelly is the kind of friend who is always there - the steady, grounding presence in my life who somehow knows me better than I know myself. She loves me in a way I don’t always feel like I deserve, but I’m endlessly grateful for. She’s kind, she’s the smartest person I know, and somehow still completely humble about it. We were introduced by a mutual friend during our first semester of law school and that was the beginning of one of the most important friendships in my life. We've partied, prayed, laughed, and cried together. She has seen me at my lowest and not only accepted me but emboldened me to live a life I deserve. She’s been there through every stage with Brandon and I - she introduced us, supported us through the good and bad, helped plan our engagement, and has become the first person I turn to with any question about life or wedding planning. She’s walked through all of it with me, never missing a beat. I am forever thankful I know Kelly.

Kelly Valiev

Wedding Party

We want our guests to feel comfortable and enjoy the day with us! The dress code is Sunday best or elevated casual—think polished but relaxed. Keep in mind the celebration will take place on a ranch, so feel free to choose attire and footwear that are both stylish and practical for an outdoor setting.

Dress Code

Q + A

Montrose Regional Airport

Grand Junction Regional Airport

The Alley Cabin at Annie's Place

Amenities Enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Business Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.Crawford Public Library - 0.4 km / 0.2 miCrawford Town Hall - 0.4 km / 0.2 miCrawford Library - 0.4 km / 0.2 miCrawford State Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 miCrawford Recreation Area - 3.4 km / 2.1 miNeedle Rock Instant Study Area - 6.2 km / 3.8 miBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - 14.9 km / 9.2 miHotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum - 17.9 km / 11.1 miHotchkiss Public Library - 18.1 km / 11.2 miHotchkiss Town Hall - 18.4 km / 11.4 miChasm View Nature Trail - 21.4 km / 13.3 miGunnison River - 21.4 km / 13.3 miDelta National Fish Hatchery - 22.7 km / 14.1 miDelicious Orchards Farm Market - 28.1 km / 17.5 miQutori Winery - 31.8 km / 19.8 miThe nearest major airport is Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) - 83.3 km / 51.8 mi Location With a stay at The Stone House Inn in Crawford, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Crawford Public Library and Crawford Town Hall. This inn is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crawford Library. Headline Near Crawford Town Hall

The Stone House Inn

Rocky Mountain Inn in Paonia provides accommodations with a garden and barbecue facilities. The condo hotel offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the condo hotel, units come with a outdoor furniture, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Rooms come with a coffee machine, while some rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a stovetop. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. A bicycle rental service is available at the condo hotel. Montrose Regional Airport is 48 miles from the property.

Rocky Mountain Inn

Amenities Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Dining A complimentary full breakfast is included. Business Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Conveniences include phones and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Paonia Park - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Peony Lane Vineyards - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Qutori Winery - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi Delicious Orchards Farm Market - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi Azura Cellars and Gallery - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi Stone Cottage Cellars Winery - 4.8 km / 3 mi Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum - 14.5 km / 9 mi Hotchkiss Public Library - 14.7 km / 9.2 mi Hotchkiss Town Hall - 15 km / 9.3 mi Grand Mesa National Forest - 18.6 km / 11.6 mi Delta National Fish Hatchery - 19.4 km / 12.1 mi Leroux Creek Inn & Vineyards - 24.2 km / 15 mi Paonia State Park - 24.5 km / 15.2 mi Crawford Library - 31 km / 19.2 mi Crawford Public Library - 31 km / 19.2 mi The nearest airports are: Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) - 77.8 km / 48.4 mi Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) - 121.2 km / 75.3 mi The preferred airport for Bross Hotel is Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT). Location Located in Paonia, Bross Hotel is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Paonia Park and Peony Lane Vineyards. This bed & breakfast is 28.2 mi (45.4 km) from Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Qutori Winery. Headline Near Paonia Park

Bross Hotel

The Pet Friendly Big 8

Amenities This hotel features designated smoking areas, rock climbing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby. Business Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Crawford Town Hall - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Crawford Public Library - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Crawford Library - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Crawford State Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Crawford Recreation Area - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi Needle Rock Instant Study Area - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum - 17.9 km / 11.1 mi Hotchkiss Public Library - 18.1 km / 11.2 mi Hotchkiss Town Hall - 18.3 km / 11.4 mi Chasm View Nature Trail - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi Gunnison River - 21.5 km / 13.4 mi Delta National Fish Hatchery - 22.7 km / 14.1 mi Delicious Orchards Farm Market - 28.1 km / 17.4 mi Qutori Winery - 31.8 km / 19.8 mi The nearest major airport is Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) - 83.3 km / 51.7 mi Location With a stay at The Hitching Post Hotel and Farm Store in Crawford, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Crawford Town Hall and Crawford Public Library. This hotel is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crawford Library. Headline Near Crawford Town Hall

Morgan & Brandon

Morgan & Brandon

Things to Do

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Grand Mesa

Ultimate Skydiving Adventures

Mountain Harvest Festival

Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery

Big B's Delicious Orchards U-pick, Cafe & Tasting Room

Hotchkiss Farmer's Market