Novelty Hill - Januik Winery

Welcome Party

Chateau Lill

Wedding Day

Doors Open

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner and Toasts

Dancing and Celebration

Our Wedding

Springtime. Sunshine. A light breeze. Laughter in the air over a farmers market. Adorned in a bright sundress, fair Sydney Day strolls by with a parasol and a wicker basket. Also searching for local fare, strong-jawed Mike Scholl assuredly struts through vendors' stalls. Fate was smiling on these two as they reached the pickled herring stand at the same time and bumped into one another. Fortunately, they - As if. It was 2017. We met on a dating app, swiping right on each other's wit and incomparably cute smiles. Our first date was on an overcast October evening at a brewery with Sydney in flannel and Mike in a raincoat. Very Seattle. Mike was worried Sydney would think he was a cripple after picking up a limp two days earlier at the Chicago Marathon. Sydney was trying to figure out how to politely avoid drinking beer while on a date at a brewery.&nbsp; Well things must have worked out, because after that first date Mike and Sydney have built a lovely life together.&nbsp;They found cool breakfast joints. They snuck flasks into movie theaters. They bought and renovated a house (including hanging that damned chandelier). Mike got Sydney up a volcano and then watched her trip and slide back down.&nbsp;Sydney nursed Mike back to health after his lung popped. They planned a trip to Europe but instead stayed home for a year because a stupid bat gave us a global pandemic. They battled Sydney’s cat Hobbes for a sleep-filled night.&nbsp;All of this led to Mike giving Sydney a ring on Christmas morning 2020. That's the long story of why you're being asked to trek all the way out to Redmond on August 13, 2022 and to indulge our vanity and maybe snap a good pic or two. The short story is: we love each other. We can't wait to be married and we can't wait to celebrate with you all.

How We Got Here

Please book by Monday, July 18, 2022 to receive this rate

Seattle Marriott Redmond

Please book by Friday, July 15, 2022 to receive this rate

Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle East/Redmond

Accommodations

Interested in soccer, baseball, or cricket? Need to take the dog for a walk? Want to try your hand at flying a radio-control airplane or climbing a 35-foot freestanding structure? Looking to enjoy the outdoors by strolling along a regional trail, picnicking on the lawn, or birdwatching on the shores of Lake Sammamish? Then Marymoor Park is the place for you!King County’s most popular park, more than 3 million people visit Marymoor annually to explore Marymoor’s 640 acres of recreational activities, rare amenities, and culturally-enriching events.

Visit Marymoor Park

Woodinville has so many wineries and eateries. You could spend a whole day touring the tasty places here.

Wine Tours in Woodinville

Issaquah is a quaint town that has lots of local coffee shops, pizza places, etc. But it also is the closest access to great hikes near Redmond and Seattle. Pick a trail and you can't go wrong!

Go for a hike in the Issaquah Alps

What can't you do in Seattle?! (Find Parking) You can visit Pike Place Market, visit the waterfront, see the Space Needle, take a stroll through the Seattle Art Museum, or Sydney's personal favorite... spend a day in the downtown Nordstrom.

Spend the day in Seattle

Things to Do

Nour is Sydney's oldest friend. They met in 6th grade when their teacher placed them at the same table group and have been annoying their peers ever since. Nour moved to London in early high school but distance never got in the way of their friendship as they sent each other weekly emails catching up and were able to visit each other back and forth during the rest of high school, college, and their early 20's. Nour is known for her wickedly fast wit, excellent taste in music, and being the extrovert's extrovert. Sydney can't wait for Nour's roast... I mean toast.

Nour Chatti

A lifetime ago in the halls of William Fremd High School, friends of friends put MikeC and MikeScholl in the same circle.  MikeC has been pushing MikeS out of his comfort zone ever since.  The biggest such push was when MikeC asked MikeS to officiate his wedding to Erika.  Too bad you didn't call no-tag-backs, dude.  Now you gotta speak up at my wedding, too.

Mike Carrasquilla

Sydney met Mark in 2012 at the University of Montana where they both attended college. They quickly bonded over their abilities to over share and trek to their local hot springs. Mark and Sydney maintained a long distance friendship for many years until she finally convinced him to move to Seattle where she hopes he'll stay for at least a few more years. 

Mark Jackson

Melissa is Mike's oldest friend in this bridal party.  They practically grew up together.  Mike & Melissa weren't always buddy-buddy, but when Mike was headed off to college they both realized something: they were actually going to miss each other.  I'm glad we're buddy-buddy now, Melissa.  Love you, sis!

Melissa Scholl

Sydney met Mollie in 2016 when they worked at the same spa in Belltown. Sydney immediately fell in love with Mollie's dark wit, and charming personality. Together they go on hikes, overeat at some of Seattle's best and worst restaurants, and never forget a dog they come across. Mollie always sets Sydney straight when she needs it (which is often).

Mollie Thill

Everyone needs a Patty Stapes in their life.  Mike & Pat met in high school sophomore year and then were roommates in college.  They've kept in touch ever since by texting the same Office quotes to one another and traveling all over the country together.  Can't wait to get you back to Seattle, Pat!

Patrick Stapleton

Sydney met Henry in 2008 during a high school play that she acted in and he did crew for. Henry is as close to a brother as Sydney will get and they have enjoyed pestering each other during their many years of friendship. Together they have written and starred in a play, seen a solar eclipse, and been on seven too many dumb adventures together.

Henry Moen

Caitlin and Mike have been friends ever since she moved from Portland to Seattle.  She helped introduce Mike to running, to camping, and to drinking.  Well actually Mike already knew how to do that, but Caitlin is still a top shelf drinking buddy.  Mike was in Caitlin's wedding and is honored she'll be in his.

Caitlin Heintz

Sydney met Sarah in 2018 when Mike finally stopped hiding her atop Mt. Rainier. Sydney and Sarah became fast friends by sharing their mutual love of teasing Mike. Sydney has loved goofing off with Sarah during their double date game nights, camping in her backyard, and basking in the general greatness of Sarah's personality.

Sarah Kepa

Scott and Mike met back, in like, what?  1st grade?  Is that possible?  Syd didn't want Mike using the picture from his 6th grade birthday party because the bowl cuts were just too much to handle.  So the high school swoops will have to do instead. 
 Scott is one Mike's oldest friends and definitely his most creative.  For example, if you want to build a lamp, Scott can help you build one out of pieces from other lamps!

Scott Bezek

A man as funny as he is earnest as he is handsome, Mike met Jack in 2013 and honestly didn't care that much for him.  The feeling was mutual.  But over time they realized that they liked the cuts of each other's jib.  Heck, Jack and his then fiancée Caitlin (see above) asked Mike to officiate their wedding.  Sydney met Jack in 2018, where Jack immediately welcomed Sydney into their friend group.  Sydney has enjoyed her walks with Jack and calling him out on always intruding on Mike and Sydney's private moments.  He will be a wonderful officiant.  No pressure, dude.

Sydney & Michael

Sydney & Michael

Q + A

Why does the Knot have a Q + A Section?

What is the meaning of life?

Of the 10 plants in Mike and Sydney's home, how many has Sydney named?

Does Vegan Bacon taste as good as the real thing?

Why is the carpet all wet, Todd?

Should you attend our wedding if you aren't vaccinated?