Sugarbush Resort

Golf Outing

Sugarbush Resort at Mt. Ellen

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Sugarbush Gate House Lodge

Ceremony and Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Our journey began in the summer of 2016 when Joe, living in New Jersey, attended EMT school at the University of Iowa. Nicole was a student there, and her roommate and best friend, Kaitlin, was in EMT school with Joe. We met briefly that summer, followed each other on Instagram, but didn’t think much of it for years, aside from the occasional liked photo. Joe and Kaitlin remained close friends, going on several trips together, while Nicole and Kaitlin also stayed in touch, frequently seeing each other. In April 2022, our lives took an unexpected turn when Kaitlin suddenly passed away. Joe, who was living in Connecticut at the time, was informed by someone from Kaitlin’s fire department. He reached out to the only person he remembered from Kaitlin’s life—Nicole. He shared the heartbreaking news and mentioned that he would be flying to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and renting a car to drive to Kaitlin’s funeral. Nicole, showing her generous spirit, insisted that Joe fly to Chicago and drive with her, as she didn’t want to make the drive alone. Joe agreed. Meeting for the first time in six years, we made the six-hour road trip together and spent the next few days getting to know each other while celebrating our friend's life. Afterward, we communicated every day, checking in on one another. Eventually, Joe broke the ice, and we decided to give a relationship a try. We've been inseparable ever since. In the first few months of dating, we traveled to Nicole's family lakehouse in Wisconsin, went skiing in Vermont, hiked in New Hampshire, vacationed in Grand Cayman, attended Bears games, and flew back and forth to see each other every other weekend. Joe decided to change jobs and relocate from Connecticut to Chicago, moving just before New Year's Eve 2022. Starting in May of 2023, we have been renovating a house together with the help of Nicole's Dad and Aunt as well as many other friends and relatives. It felt as if Kaitlin had brought us together to take care of each other. After traveling more of the world together, it was clear that we were meant to be travel partners and life partners forever. We got engaged in downtown Chicago, close to where we first walked together in the city two years earlier. Joe surprised Nicole by gathering close friends and family at a nearby restaurant to celebrate after the proposal. We value each other's generosity and kindness and cherish the life we are building together. We enjoy hiking, traveling, and spending time with our dog, Remy, who we got a week after getting engaged. We are excited to celebrate our wedding with you on October 4th, 2025, at the Sugarbush Resort on the Mountain Top Meadow Ceremony Site in Warren, Vermont. We can't wait to start this new chapter of our lives together and celebrate with everyone.

Our Story

N+J Life's Adventures thus far

Nolan Burhans

Sarah Rurik

Ian Green

Angela Callahan

Andrew Browning

Elizabeth Furlin

Sam Dev

Maya Dev

Mike Amato

Kadi Hamer

Matt Neubert

Darlene Locascio

James Wells

Lia Kaminsky

Jeremiah Meyers

Wedding Party

Q + A

This link will lead you to our room block, where rooms are available at varying sizes and types for a 20% discount if you book for two nights. Single night bookings are possible however they will be at regular rate. There are 3 total hotels/accommodations on the property. This Link will go live on October 4th 2024. We recommend you book soon after the link opens for the most cost efficient rates. Things to note: -The rentable condos become available in January/February 2025. -Lincoln Peak Lodge is approximately 0.5 miles away (15min walk) from where the ceremony/reception will be -Claybrook Hotel is steps away for the ceremony/reception

Travel

Sugarbush resort has a 4 season heated pool, fitness center, kids swim lessons, and much more

Resort Amenities

Pamper yourself with a soothing massage therapy session by a certified massage therapist. Massages are offered daily by appointment, and include use of the entire Sugarbush Health &amp; Recreation facility for the day.&nbsp;

Spa and Massage

Please fell free to book tee times at the resort golf club!

Sugarbush Resort Golf Club

Sugarbush resort has many free hiking trails ranging from beginner to advanced. There are also many other free spots to hike since we will be in the Green Mountain National Forrest.

Hiking

The Disc Golf Course is open 24/7 and takes payments on-line.

Disc Golf

Enjoy a scenic lift rides, there are some available for purchase, in addition to the free lift that will be running the night before the ceremony and the day of the ceremony.

Scenic Lift Rides

There are many stores on Sugarbush Resort property, as well as in the Towns of Warren and Waitsfield.

Shopping 

Explore the Sugarbush's Mad River Valley extensive mountain biking network right out of the Lincoln Peak base area. From beginner-friendly single track to expert-only rock and root trails, there's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.madriverriders.org/trails.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">something for everyone</a>&nbsp;to enjoy.

Mountain Biking

Tennis

Indoor Rock wall for all abilities, with instructors. Several outdoor climbing spots in the Green Mountain National Forrest.

Nicole & Joe

Nicole & Joe

Registry