Warmka Bridal Shower

Sals Angus Grill

Rehearsal Dinner

The Falls Weddings & Events

The Wedding

The Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Bachelorette 

Our Wedding

September 1, 2020

MEETING In the fall of 2020, Sydney and Eric started college at North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND, Sydney majoring in Radiologic Sciences, Eric majoring in Construction Management. Before classes even started, they went to the pool, separately, with friends. Sydney found out when she got there that they went to meet some guys her friends had previously met. After Eric’s friends all left, he decided to stay behind to get Sydney‘s number. Even though Eric wore glasses while swimming, Sydney was optimistic about their future relationship!

December 19, 2020

DATING After several months of talking, Eric asked Sydney to be his girlfriend during the Andersons’ company Christmas party—right as they were heading out to pick up the food. In 2022, Sydney moved to Sioux Falls, SD, for an internship, beginning a two-year long-distance chapter in their relationship. Eric graduated from NDSU in 2023 and moved to Omaha, NE. Then, in 2024, Sydney graduated and joined him in Omaha, finally ending the distance. On January 31, 2025, Sydney finally convinced Eric to get a puppy. Marshall, their mini Bernedoodle, has kept them on their toes ever since!

August 30, 2025

ENGAGED While visiting Stillwater, MN, Sydney's hometown, Eric brought her to a park overlooking the river and downtown. There, he had a backdrop setup along a fence to propose. At the same time there was a 3-year old birthday party with Rapunzel singing to little girls. This made perfect background music (along with a laugh) as Eric asked Sydney to marry him! Sydney was then surprised with their families and treated to a lunch at the same place where Eric asked her to be his girlfriend!

August 22, 2026

MARRIED Sydney and Eric look forward to their wedding day and a beautiful marriage to follow!

Our Story

Photos

Taylor Anderson

Gavin McGowan

Erin Anderson

Carter Daly

Carrie Warmka

James Helland

Erin Bugbee

Evan Flint

Emily Helland

Matthew Peterson

Olivia Linderman

Alex Gobran

Kaylen Verden

Calob Prange

Abby Warmka

Wedding Party

We were unable to get a block, however we got a discount code instead! Please book rooms ahead of time as there are multiple other weddings at the hotel that weekend! The rate will only be available until 21 days prior to arrival, it is a prepaid, nonrefundable rate by each individual guest. Our discount can be used when making reservations either online or by phone.

Holiday Inn Express St. Croix Valley

We have a block and will have the shuttle stopping here! A minimum of two nights (Fri/Sat) is required. The rooms will be held up to 6 weeks prior!

Sydney & Eric

Sydney & Eric

Things to Do

Interstate State Park

Adventure Falls Mini Golf

Stillwater Lift Bridge