Rehearsal Dinner BBQ

Heritage Acres Farm Museum

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktails

Reception

Summer

The sky was litby the splendor of the moon So powerfulI fell to the ground Your lovehas made me sure I am ready to forsakethis wordly lifeand surrenderto the magnificenceof your Being Defeated by Love - Rumi

Our Wedding

We have known each other for many years and found ourselves at countless social gatherings together, neither of us ever imagining we would be where we are today. In 2018, we saw each other in a new light. A light that I don't think either of us saw coming! Scottie asked Nicole to dinner, and because of his work schedule and her work commitments, Nicole's work Christmas party was the only night they could do. Nicole remembers being so nervous, but pretty much the second Scottie came to her door - that was it. We both later found out the feeling was mutual - we instantly fell in love. Despite the stress of living in separate towns, we made the long distance work for as long as we could stand. After braving the winter roads for one season, we decided that it was enough. In 2019, Nicole left her job in Kimberley, packed up her and Bella, and off they went to Sparwood where they moved in with Scottie and Rose, AKA "the kitten". While Bella was thrilled with this, Rose was unsure of her new fur sister, but fast forward a few months later and their relationship progressed to snuggles together on the bed. In November 2020, while spending a weekend in Banff with our friends Pete and Sam, Scottie popped the question at the top of the Banff gondola and of course Nicole said yes! It was such an incredible moment. Scottie did not know during the planning stages of the proposal that Nicole is terrified of gondola's; however, they laugh about it now... On April 23, 2021, we welcomed our first child, Morgan Bennett Stadnichuk. He has been a dream come true for us and is a very loved little man. Shortly after Morgan was born Bella crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Our hearts were broken. We finally decided that in August, we were ready for a new dog and adopted our little white fluffball Lola off the streets of Mexico. Poor Rose, another furball invading her space.... The five of us now live in our first home that we purchased together in the Sparwood Heights. Us, and our families, hope that you can join us on our special day to witness the union of our love. Xo, the soon to be Stadnichuk's

How it all started

Our Story

Engagement and Maternity photos: Tara Hill Studios<a href="https://tarahillstudios.com/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tarahillstudios.com/ </a>

Photos

Carina Waselenak

Shannon Saretsky

Crystal Monteith

Luba Savrnoch

Heather Wilkes

Dwan Boyle

Marci Broten

Sadie Broughton

Geoff Gagne

Brandon Wittenborn

Peter Bath

Scott Fleming

Haden Houze

Paul Rosler

Sean Carty

Kyle Zuffa

Wedding Party

Q + A

These are the four main hotel chains, but there are other motels or chalet style accommodations that you can choose from by searching Pincher Creek Accommodations.   Our room block is with the Heritage :)

Heritage Inn - Pincher Creek Elite King Room: $118/night plus taxes and fees Standard Room: $98/night plus taxes and fees Call 403-627-5000 and quote Stadnichuk/Thurman wedding to secure your rate 😊 Please book before May 17th The Heritage Inn also has room service and the cafe opens at 7 am

The Heritage Inn

Ramada

Travelodge

Super 8

Accommodation

If you are wanting to turn your trip into a short vacation, I've listed a few of the top things to do around Pincher Creek. There is tons more to do, just do a quick google search or check Trip Advisor for more :)

Castle Mountain Ski ResortIn the summer of 2017, in concert with the creation of the Castle Parks (Castle Wildland Park &amp; Castle Provincial Park), Castle Mountain Resort started signing and maintaining a number of summer trails.Whether you’re looking for an easy stroll along the Westcastle River, a moderate hike to one of two alpine lakes, or a strenuous hike to one of our ridge tops, there’s something for you here. The best part is, with the only food service in the park, you can celebrate with great food and drink at the T-Bar Pub after your hike!<a href="https://www.skicastle.ca/hiking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.skicastle.ca/hiking/</a>

Heritage Acres Farm Museum (Venue)Explore the farming history of Southern Alberta. <a href="https://heritageacres.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://heritageacres.org/</a>

Kootenai Brown Pioneer VillageKootenai Brown Pioneer Village is an outdoor heritage facility. Visitors are able to walk directly into any of the historic buildings and view the artifacts, which are displayed openly. The open concept and self-guided museum means you are free to wander through six acres of beautiful gardens, including a large community garden area.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kootenaibrown.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kootenaibrown.ca/</a>

Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada The prairies of Alberta meet the peaks of the Rocky Mountains in Waterton Lakes National Park. Clear lakes, thundering waterfalls, rainbow-coloured streams, colourful rocks and mountain vistas await hikers and sightseers. With an exceptional diversity of wildlife and wildflowers and a cozy little waterfront town to serve as a home base, Waterton packs a big natural punch into a relatively small and accessible area.<a href="https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/waterton?utm_source=gmb&amp;utm_medium=waterton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/waterton?utm_source=gmb&amp;utm_medium=waterton</a>

Things to Do

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