Once Finger Lakes

Rehearsal Dinner

Glenora Wine Cellars

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Anthony and Gabby's love story began on Hinge in the late fall of 2020. They both had something in their biography about looking for someone sarcastic and hit it off right away. They had deep conversations about life before even meeting and Anthony made sure to also ask her the important questions, like 'how she liked her steak cooked.' The bride likes her steak medium rare which passed the groom's test (he is a rare kind of guy). "I can live with that," he said, and he will..

The First Date

Anthony and Gabby knew early on into dating that they never wanted to be without the other. They began talking about getting married pretty frequently and on the 2-year anniversary of their first date Anthony got down on one knee, privately in his family's driveway, and asked Gabby if she would marry him. They are excited to have the privilege of knowing each of you and hope for your ability to help them celebrate their wedding day. Fun fact: "Whenever, Wherever" by Shakira was playing on the car drive home right before Anthony asked Gabby to marry him and it has quickly become their song; keep a listen out for it on the wedding day.

The Engangement

Our Story

Photos

Corey and Gabby found love in a hopeless place (the jersey shore).  They were next-door neighbors when living in Belmar in the summer of 2015 and became so close that the following year they upgraded to roommates and the rest is history.  They became besties instantly with 4 little words, "you're a leo too!?" Corey is the type of friend that will always make time to listen and celebrates every moment with you (big, small and everything in-between).  

Corey Nienstedt

Samantha (Sami) and Gabby have been besties since high school.  Their love for good films (Disney movies), high quality foods (Velvetta cheese dips made by Sami's mom), and not taking life too seriously has kept them laughing and friends for 14 years (almost half of their lives). 

Samantha Fenske

Ariel and Gabby have also been close since high school (16 years)! Their favorite past times include lounging in Ariel's living room watching Ariel's suggested Netflix watches or relaxing down the shore.  Fun fact: Ariel has never missed any of Gabby's Birthday celebrations over the past 16 years (claps for Ariel, she's the best).  

Ariel Mizrahi

Mickala is the bride's sister and longest friend.  Mickala is 6-years Gabby's senior and so had the privilege of babysitting Gabby for most of her teen years (free of charge) and was a great sister to look up to growing up.  

Mickala Rector

It's a great name, right? Gab and Gab call each other Gab and Gab.  They understand this may be confusing to others.  Gab met Gab waitressing together at IHOP in 2012 and Gab has been explaining to Gab what being a Scorpio means since then (we love a lady Scorpio).  Gab still keeps forgetting what that means and needs to be reminded, but that's ok because that's what Gab is here for.  

Gabriela Fonseca

Tiffani and Gabby met when they were just four years old.  They have seen almost all moments of each other's lives and have a bond comparable to that of sisters.  The bride asks you kindly refrain from asking Tiffani any childhood stories involving the bride's attempts at being a "musher" (dog sled).  

Tiffani Olszak

Maya is 99.9% of Anthony and Gabby's personality and the reason their sun rises and sets each day.  She will not be in attendance due to her fear of car rides, but she will be eating bones from afar in celebration of her mommy and daddy getting married. 

Maya

Love at first workout.  The two met at a gym and have been inseparable ever since. 

Mike Hernandez

On paper Paul and Anthony couldn’t be more different and that is why they were destined to be brothers.  Somewhere in the Civil War trivia and woodwork teaching a bond was formed that both needed.  

Paul Duerr

Tim is Anthony’s uncle by title, but brother by bond.  Their relationship is represented by consistently having to explain to people ‘why your uncle is only 3 years older than you.’

Tim Sherry

Kyle and Anthony grew up together in a lake community and in seeing each other daily they built a bond that enables them to go months without speaking (and days without unanswered texts…Kyle) without missing a beat. 

Kyle Holly

Wedding Party

Q + A

The inn is attached to our wedding venue. There are 5 rooms the day before and 15 the day available for your booking. There is no night minimum for your stay. The phone number to reserve a room is provided below. *There is no discount associated with our room block so we ask if you are booking to please try to reserve outside of the room block first so that we can ensure as many guests as possible are accommodated. * *These rooms will be released August 29, 2024.* Reserve by Phone:Call for reservations at (607)-243-9500Reference Rector / Sherry Wedding

Veraisons at the Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars

***UPDATE 7/30 room block was filled, 5 more rooms have been added. Please call or go online and apply group code to reserve.*** There are 20 rooms (10 single and 10 double) available for your booking at this Microtel location. Your stay will include a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and a shuttle service to the wedding venue the day of. The hotel requires a 2-night stay minimum in order to have a room block; however, you may stay outside of the hotel block without facing a 2-night minimum. Feel free to use any of the three methods below to book your room using our room block. *These rooms are at a discounted rate and will be released August 29th, 2024. *&nbsp; Group Code: Visit: www.wyndham.com/hotels/47827Select Arrival &amp; Departure Dates (9/28/24-9/30/24)Use Group Code: 092824RSW Reserve by Phone:Call for reservations at: (315) 517-1074Reference: Rector / Sherry Wedding

Microtel by Wyndham Penn Yan Finger Lakes Region

We do not have any room blocks available at this hotel as they only accept room blocks for weddings occurring at the hotel. However, we wanted to share the hotel info with our guests as this hotel is close in proximity to our wedding.

Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

Travel

Be sure to stop by the state park if time permits for you. It is a highly trafficked state park so if a tranquil time is what you crave, I would go very early. Spectacular waterfalls and pretty easy hike (waterfalls do make for wet walkways so be careful).

Watkins Glen State Park

Be sure to check out the mentioned website if you're coming prior to the wedding date. I found three different trolley tours scheduled for September 28th. I have not used this service before but thought it might be helpful for those looking to adventure into Finger lakes. Ticket prices seem to be $45. I am including a screenshot of a particular trolley schedule to provide context.

Trolley 

Anthony and I love this BBQ restaurant. I believe there can be quite a bit of a wait on weekends, so go early if you can.

Nickel's Pit BBQ Watkins Glen

The best seafood I have had in a while. Anthony and I went the day after their season started and everything was 11/10. They also tend to have a bit of a wait in season. I would try to call for a reservation if you can.

Anthony & Gabriella

Anthony & Gabriella

Things to Do

Watkins Glen State Park

Trolley

Nickel's Pit BBQ Watkins Glen

Seneca Harbor Station

Ben & Jerry’s