Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

The Vanderstaay Barn: 1465 Hollow Glen Road

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Our Wedding

Our story begins with a silly little one liner that brought us to our wedding day. Stormy's quick wits with humor won over Sherry's heart quickly. "I wanna shoot hoops through your gauges" secured the first date and the rest is history.

How We Met!

We decided to go to Stone Brewery as our first date in Point Loma. Sherry had the great idea to bring a card game to the dinner called, We're Not Really Strangers. The date was going so well that when Sherry went to use the restroom, Stormy told the waiter that he had just proposed to her and that the waiter missed it. He actually believed him and we got a free dessert! We also went Stone Brewery for our first anniversary and that time we got a honest free dessert.

Our First Date

Sherry was accepted into a cult in British Columbia, Canada! Just kidding, it was a farming internship where she lived on site in a communal living space. The long distance was hard and in order to make up for the time we couldn't see each other, we would be on phone calls for hours and every weekend we would play Minecraft and build our home together. The time apart made us realize how much we loved each other.

Long Distance

When Sherry's internship was over, we made the decision for her to move in with Stormy. From there on, Sherry would get rid of all of Stormy's bachelor decor and gave our home a more Live, Laugh, Love approach. Sherry also decided that every two weeks it was time to move all the furniture around to give it a better look. We are still deciding to this day where our bed and bookshelves look best... As Courage the cowardly dog said," The things I do for love."

Moving In!

Sherry and Stormy are big adventurers and are always wanting to go see what's out there. From going to rural farmlands in Canada to bustling cities like Vancouver and Nashville, to shredding the snowy mountains in Mammoth and riding the dunes in Glamis. Our next adventure is to finish building our camper van to travel to all of the western states!

Our Adventures!

On June 24th, 2023, would be the day that Sherry and Stormy become Fiancés. It started off with a Scavenger hunt were Sherry would have to figure out the riddles to go to the next challenge. We started off going to our favorite breakfast cafe, to the batting cages, then to K1 Speed Go-Karts, to The Pub on Cuyamaca Lake and then finishing at Sherry's favorite hike called the Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve where Stormy got down on one knee and asked Sherry Jean to be his wife. :)

The Proposal

Our Story

Photos

Sherry and Cynthia have been inseparable since the 4th grade and have countless memories together. She is currently a manager at Victoria Secret and has her degree in Beauty Merchandising and Product Development from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Diego. She is also passionate about traveling, fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness.  Sherry is honored to have her by her side on her wedding day. 

Cynthia Garcia 

Emy and Sherry have known each other since Kindergarten and their friendship has stood the test of time. Emy graduated from Redlands University with a BA in Liberal Studies and Spanish. She is currently the Education Coordinator at Rincon Indian Education Center. She loves to travel, create art, build friendships and empower Indigenous youth through education. Sherry is so lucky to have a friend like Emy and to have her by her side on her wedding day. 

Emy Gregor

Trevor 

Matt

Wedding Party

Q + A

Julian is close to the middle of nowhere- so it's important to get accommodations early! Air Bnb will probably be your best bet- but here are some local hotel options if you plan on staying in Julian.

Julian Gold Rush Hotel

The Julian Lodge

Near Inaja Memorial ParkMake yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.Located in Julian, Apple Tree Inn is in the mountains, a 4-minute drive from Julian Pioneer Museum and 6 minutes from Santa Ysabel Mission.  This motel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Menghini Winery.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Inaja Memorial Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi  Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi  Julian Pioneer Museum - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi  Menghini Winery - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi  Julian Historical Society - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi  Julian Town Hall - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi  Eagle and High Peak Mines - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi  Santa Ysabel Mission - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi  Santa Ysabel Preserve - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi  William Heise County Park - 11.8 km / 7.4 mi  California Wolf Center - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi  Milagro Farm Vineyards and Winery - 16.2 km / 10 mi  Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve - 19 km / 11.8 mi  Lake Cuyamaca - 19.3 km / 12 mi  Santa Ysabel Mission - 19.4 km / 12.1 mi  The nearest airports are:San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 89.8 km / 55.8 mi San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 68.8 km / 42.8 mi The preferred airport for Apple Tree Inn is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This motel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.Featured amenities include luggage storage and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.At Apple Tree Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Apple Tree Inn

In the mountainsMake yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.Located in Julian, Tucker Peak Lodge is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Julian Pioneer Museum and Julian Town Hall.  This lodge is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Anza Borrego Desert State Park and 30.9 mi (49.7 km) from Viejas Casino.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Julian Pioneer Museum - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi  Julian Historical Society - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi  Julian Town Hall - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi  William Heise County Park - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi  Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi  Menghini Winery - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi  Santa Ysabel Preserve - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi  Inaja Memorial Park - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi  California Wolf Center - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi  Cuyamaca Rancho State Park - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi  Santa Ysabel Mission - 14.7 km / 9.1 mi  Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve - 17.9 km / 11.1 mi  Lake Cuyamaca - 18.1 km / 11.2 mi  Santa Ysabel Mission - 18.2 km / 11.3 mi  Anza Borrego Desert State Park - 22.5 km / 14 mi  The nearest airports are:San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 106.2 km / 66 mi San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 81.3 km / 50.5 mi The preferred airport for Tucker Peak Lodge is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and an arcade/game room.Free self parking is available onsite.

Sherry & Stormy

Sherry & Stormy

Photos

Photos coming soon!