The Artisan  Building

NYE Wedding Celebration

Our Wedding

Chapter One: Where It StartedWe first met on Memorial as psychiatric nurses, working opposite shifts. Our paths only crossed during quick handoffs, but we knew each other in that familiar “same unit, different hours” way.Chapter Two: A Few DetoursEventually, Sydney left Illinois for a travel nursing contract in Vermont, followed by one in Florida. After those adventures, she came home in the late spring, planning to rest before taking another contract in the fall.Chapter Three: The Summer of the KittensSoon after returning, Sydney and her family found a litter of kittens at her parents’ house. Raising them became her summer project, and around the same time she started picking up shifts again at Memorial—meaning she and Derek began seeing each other a lot more.Chapter Four: When Everything ClickedThose small, familiar interactions turned into longer conversations and a connection that felt surprisingly natural. Sydney had every intention of leaving again for travel nursing, but once we started dating, staying felt like the clear choice. And she’s been home ever since.Chapter Five: Our Little ZooSomewhere along the way, we accidentally built a little zoo together:Charlie &amp; Jo – Our first two cats, brought home from the litter at Sydney’s parents’. They are fat, lazy, spoiled, and fully convinced they’re in charge.Mika – A tiny 7-pound former feral cat who desperately wanted to be inside… and now spends 90% of her life asleep on our bed like it’s her personal spa.Clarabelle – Our goofy, overly friendly corgi who just wants to be loved by everyone she meets.Robin – Our newest cat and most chaotic addition. She’s adorable, way too smart for her own good, and constantly keeping the rest of us on our toes.Our home is loud, covered in fur, and a little chaotic—but it’s ours, and we love it.Chapter Six: The Next ChapterLess than two years later, Derek proposed, and the rest is history. We’re so excited to celebrate this day surrounded by the people who’ve been part of our lives along the way.

Our Story

For general parking, guests can park all along the buildings and roads around the Artisans Building. The purple areas would be where guests would park.

Parking

Haley Enlow

Matt Haverfield

Alison Enlow

Brad Haverfield

Leslie Nedvidek

Michael Enlow

Abby Stevens

Brad Blair

Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel

🍁 Things to Do &amp; Places to Eat in Vermont

Burlington (~1 hr 15 min from Chittenden)

ActivitiesChurch Street Marketplace – Outdoor pedestrian shopping and dining framed by fall colors.Waterfront Park &amp; Lake Champlain – Gorgeous autumn sunsets over the lake. Restaurants: Hen of the Wood – Farm-to-table dining with cozy fall flavors.The Farmhouse Tap &amp; Grill – Elevated pub food featuring local Vermont ingredients.Leunig’s Bistro – Classic French bistro fare in a romantic, old-world setting on Church Street.

Stowe (~1 hr from Chittenden) Activities:

Activities:Stowe Scenic Auto Toll Road – Drive up Mount Mansfield for sweeping foliage views.Smugglers’ Notch – A winding mountain pass with incredible autumn scenery.Cold Hollow Cider Mill – Hot cider, cider donuts, and maple treats.

Rutland (~30 min from Chittenden)

Restaurants:Maple Sugar &amp; Vermont Spice – A charming sugarhouse restaurant serving hearty breakfasts and maple-inspired dishes.

Bonus Trip: Montreal, Canada

Chittenden is about 2 hours and 45 minutes from Montreal — perfect for a day or overnight trip if you have your passport handy!

Things to Do in Vermont

Registry

Engagement Party

We kindly ask guests to dress in elevated New Year’s Eve cocktail attire. Think party-ready—dresses, jumpsuits, suits, dress shirts, and dress shoes. Please avoid jeans so we can keep the evening feeling festive and polished.

Dress Code

We're thrilled to share our wedding plans with you! In October 2025, surrounded by the stunning scenery of Vermont, we'll say "I do" with our immediate family and closest friends by our side. However, we also want to celebrate our love with all of our cherished ones back home in Illinois. So, mark your calendars for New Year's Eve 2025! We'll be hosting a celebration of our marriage at the Artisan Building on the Illinois State Fair Grounds in Springfield. We hope you'll be able to join us as we begin the new year and our journey together as a married couple.Stay tuned for more details as our special day approaches!

Sydney and Derek

Sydney and Derek

S&D

NYE Wedding Celebration