van Gelderen Cabin

Wedding Day

Wedding

Pender Harbour Resort

Reception

Stefan and Courtney met 4 years ago, July 2013, in Pender Harbour. Courtney grew up in the small town, and Stefan's family has a cabin there. The two met on the lake one day and since then this area has held a very special place close to both of their hearts. Fast forward to July 20, 2017 when the two love birds decided to go spend a weekend at the cabin. Unbeknown to Courtney, Stefan had been scheming this plan months in advance. Stefan suggested that they pull over on their motorcycles to stop and take a "selfie" at their specific meeting spot. Courtney not thinking too much of it, other than it seeming like a wonderful sentimental idea. Stefan quickly dropped to his knee, catching Courtney off guard. Without any hesitation she said "yes!". This is where it all began for future Mr. and Mrs. van Gelderen.

Our Engagement Story

Our Story

Our Wedding

Accommodations/Things to Do

Photos

Registry

Kris and Stefan are brothers, as well as best friends.

Kris van Gelderen

Lauren and Courtney met in grade 2. They grew up riding horses together and have been best friends ever since.

Lauren Paton

Nik and Stefan grew up together in Lynn Valley.

Nik Hayre

Hayley is dating Stefan's older brother. Courtney and Hayley have developed a sisterly bond over the years.

Hayley Reiss

Westley is a family friend of Courtney's.  Stef and Wes had an instant brotherhood between them.

Westley Klein

Janell and Courtney met through their boyfriends. They both are small town girls with big hearts.

Janell Bye

Danielle is Stefan's younger sister, and now Courtney's younger sister as well.

Danielle van Gelderen

Scott and Stefan met at a park as kids in grade two. The rest is history

Scott Barker

Kate and Courtney are family friends. Their parents grew up together in Deep Cove.

Kate White

Stefan and Kellen both worked at WestVan Aquatic Centre. With both being driven young men, they had plenty to bond over.

Kellen Welch

Vanessa and Courtney are cousins. Their fathers are brothers.

Vanessa Herdman

Wedding Party

Q + A

Fisherman's Resort and Marina

Hotel Lake Campground

Try booking private accommodation via VRBO.

VRBO 

Try booking private accommodation through Air BnB

Air BNB

Stonewater Motel

Sunshine Coast Resort Hotel & Marina

Painted Boat

Travel

Honeymoon Wish

We've lived together quite a while, with all our pots and pans,And so we don't need homey gifts, we've got another plan!We know it's not traditional, and not the way it's done,but rather than a wedding list, we'd love a bit of sun.So if you'd like to give a gift, and send us on our way,A donation to our honeymoon, would really make our dayBut the choice is really up to you, and we would like to say,That the best gift we could receive, is you, here,On our special day!

Registry/Gifts

Slo Cat Pender Harbour Tours

Pender Harbour Golf Club

Hike Pender Hill - view all of the beautiful bays and harbours Pender has to offer.

Courtney & Stefan

Courtney & Stefan

C&S

Wedding Day

3:45 PM

Wedding

Reception