The White Barn at The Shenandoah Farmhouse

Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner

Our Wedding Day

Guests Arrive

Ceremony Begins

Reception & Dinner

The Day After Brunch

Our love story began online on April 16, 2021. What started as a simple connection quickly grew into something neither of us could ignore. We matched instantly, began talking, and almost immediately knew this felt different.After being single for a long time, Sherilyn knew exactly what she was waiting for. As a devoted single mom to three daughters—Maddie, Kylie, and Corinne—she was determined to wait for a partner who truly fit her life and her heart. Sean was also a dedicated single parent, raising his son Taylor and daughter Lindsey. From the very beginning, we bonded not only as a couple, but through our shared commitment to family, honesty, and what truly matters.Our first date took place in Folsom, California. Sherilyn asked Sean to meet for a walk on the trails—an excuse to step away from the office and enjoy some fresh air. The walk quickly turned into hours of conversation, and before we knew it, we found ourselves at Hacienda, talking even longer over dinner. From that very first day, everything felt natural, comfortable, and exciting all at once.That same evening, Sean had to leave town for work. At the time, he was driving long-haul routes to Chicago for UPS and was nervous about how that might be received. But life was busy for both of us, and we understood each other. Even with the miles between us, the connection didn’t fade. We texted constantly while Sean was on the road, getting to know each other more with every message.When Sean returned that Thursday afternoon, there was no hesitation—we met up for dinner right away. The distance had only made it clearer how much we wanted to be together.Within just a few dates, we both knew we had found our person. Everything clicked. One of our favorite early memories still makes us smile—it took six dates before Sean finally kissed Sherilyn, on May 7th, during a picnic by the lake. It was absolutely worth the wait.Before long, we fell deeply in love and began building a life together. Sean soon moved in with Sherilyn, and our families began to blend into one. Between us, we have five children, all of whom will stand with us as our wedding party. Maddie and her husband Mason have given us two beautiful grandchildren, Taytum and Baylor, who bring endless joy to our lives. Our kids are close in age, have bonded naturally, and truly love being together as a family. Lindsey and Corinne live with us full-time, while Kylie and Taylor are off building their own paths—always connected, always family.For more than five years, we have built a beautiful life filled with trust, laughter, and unwavering support. We genuinely love spending time together—traveling, enjoying quiet moments at home, and making memories with our family. We trust each other completely, and life together is simply happy.Travel has always been a big part of our story. From our very first weekend away together at the family cabin on Donner Lake to countless adventures since, we have loved exploring side by side. One of our favorite places is right at home on Folsom Lake, where we spend time on our cabin cruiser, often camping overnight and soaking in lake life—one of our greatest joys.Most recently, we traveled through Italy, Malta, Spain, and France on a trip originally planned to celebrate Sean’s 60th birthday with close friends and family. While cruising off the coast of Sicily, Italy, Sean completely surprised Sherilyn with a proposal. Surrounded by the people we love and the magic of a moment we will never forget, she said yes.What began with a message online turned into a love story defined by patience, connection, and the belief that the right person is always worth the wait. We have talked about marriage for most of our relationship—we always knew this was where our story was headed.Now, with hearts full of gratitude and excitement, we cannot wait to celebrate with all of you—to officially join our families, become one, and begin this next chapter together. Thank you for being part of our journey. We are so excited to share this day, and our love, with the people who mean the most to us.

The Story of Us

Our Wedding

Our love story began online on April 16, 2021. What started as a simple connection quickly grew into something neither of us could ignore. We matched instantly, began talking, and almost immediately knew this felt different.After being single for a long time, Sherilyn knew exactly what she was waiting for. As a devoted single mom to three daughters—Maddie, Kylie, and Corinne—she was determined to wait for a partner who truly fit her life and her heart. Sean was also a dedicated single parent, raising his son Taylor and daughter Lindsey. From the very beginning, we bonded not only as a couple, but through our shared commitment to family, honesty, and what truly matters.Our first date took place in Folsom, California. Sherilyn asked Sean to meet for a walk on the trails—an excuse to step away from the office and enjoy some fresh air. The walk quickly turned into hours of conversation, and before we knew it, we found ourselves at Hacienda, talking even longer over dinner. From that very first day, everything felt natural, comfortable, and exciting all at once.That same evening, Sean had to leave town for work. At the time, he was driving long-haul routes to Chicago for UPS and was nervous about how that might be received. But life was busy for both of us, and we understood each other. Even with the miles between us, the connection didn’t fade. We texted constantly while Sean was on the road, getting to know each other more with every message.When Sean returned that Thursday afternoon, there was no hesitation—we met up for dinner right away. The distance had only made it clearer how much we wanted to be together.Within just a few dates, we both knew we had found our person. Everything clicked. One of our favorite early memories still makes us smile—it took six dates before Sean finally kissed Sherilyn, on May 7th, during a picnic by the lake. It was absolutely worth the wait.Before long, we fell deeply in love and began building a life together. Sean soon moved in with Sherilyn, and our families began to blend into one. Between us, we have five children, all of whom will stand with us as our wedding party. Maddie and her husband Mason have given us two beautiful grandchildren, Taytum and Baylor, who bring endless joy to our lives. Our kids are close in age, have bonded naturally, and truly love being together as a family. Lindsey and Corinne live with us full-time, while Kylie and Taylor are off building their own paths—always connected, always family.For more than five years, we have built a beautiful life filled with trust, laughter, and unwavering support. We genuinely love spending time together—traveling, enjoying quiet moments at home, and making memories with our family. We trust each other completely, and life together is simply happy.Travel has always been a big part of our story. From our very first weekend away together at the family cabin on Donner Lake to countless adventures since, we have loved exploring side by side. One of our favorite places is right at home on Folsom Lake, where we spend time on our cabin cruiser, often camping overnight and soaking in lake life—one of our greatest joys.Most recently, we traveled through Italy, Malta, Spain, and France on a trip originally planned to celebrate Sean’s 60th birthday with close friends and family. While cruising off the coast of Sicily, Italy, Sean completely surprised Sherilyn with a proposal. Surrounded by the people we love and the magic of a moment we will never forget, she said yes.What began with a message online turned into a love story defined by patience, connection, and the belief that the right person is always worth the wait. We have talked about marriage for most of our relationship—we always knew this was where our story was headed.Now, with hearts full of gratitude and excitement, we cannot wait to celebrate with all of you—to officially join our families, become one, and begin this next chapter together. Thank you for being part of our journey. We are so excited to share this day, and our love, with the people who mean the most to us.

Our Story

We are blessed to have our 5 amazing kids join us as our wedding party, supporting us on our big day! Blending our two families has been an incredible blessing for all of us!! Maddison, Taylor, Kylie, Corinne and Lindsey ...and our two grandbabies, Taytum Grace and Baylor Mason

Sherilyn's Daughter:  
The oldest of the kids, their big sister, and Mama to our grandbabies! 

Maddison Nicole

Sean's Son:  The lone guy among the girls, big bro, and avid outdoorsman!

Taylor Ryan

Sherilyn's Daughter: The recent college grad, middle daughter and awesome auntie! 

Kylie Louise

Sherilyn's Daughter:  Youngest of the Hammond girls, fun Auntie, and awesome person!

Corinne Taylor

Sean's Daughter:  The youngest of the crew, Senior in high school, and our sporty kid!

Lindsey Marie

Taytum Grace & Baylor Mason

Our Wedding Crew

Photos

Celebrate with us... Attire suggestions! 

DRESS CODE: VINEYARD CHICThink romantic wine-country style with a touch of rustic elegance—polished and celebratory, but comfortable enough for an outdoor vineyard and farm setting.For women, consider midi or maxi dresses, floral or flowy cocktail dresses, elegant jumpsuits, or dressy separates. Rich colors, soft prints, and natural textures are all lovely choices.For men, dress pants or chinos paired with a button-down shirt work beautifully. Add a sport coat if you’d like; ties are welcome but not required.Because portions of the celebration will take place outdoors, we recommend block heels, wedges, dressy flats, loafers, or boots that can comfortably navigate grass and uneven ground. A light jacket, wrap, or sweater may also be helpful as the evening cools.Please avoid shorts, athletic wear, flip-flops, distressed denim, and overly casual attire. Cowboy boots are absolutely welcome!Most importantly, wear something that makes you feel comfortable, confident, and ready to celebrate with us.

Dress Code

Q + A

There are many different types of lodging options available to you, if needed. Our favorite options are "Rest Hotel", a boutique hotel in town, and many of the available AirBnb properties for rent. We have a small block of rooms held at the Oak Ridge Inn (see below). For reference &amp; distance, this is the address of our venue is 21501 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, CA, 95669. See below for more info...

Rest is a boutique hotel located in the Sierra Foothills Wine Country town of Plymouth. This hotel has 16 rooms and offers free WiFi and free private parking. Folsom is 30 mi away. The air-conditioned guest rooms at Rest offers in room coffee and tea, an honor bar, DirecTV and a refrigerator. Guests of this hotel can enjoy freshly baked pastries in the morning and wine and appetizers in the afternoon. There is a shared lounge at the property. Rest is just 2 doors away from Taste Restaurant. The nearest airport is Sacramento Airport 43 mi from the property. Over 100 wineries are located in the local area around this hotel.

Rest Hotel Plymouth

We have a block of (10) rooms held here.Mention "Chynoweth Wedding" for a discount, $169 room rate.(If you are able to book a room through an 3rd party site, they have suggested that you call to confirm with the hotel just in case).

Oak Ridge Inn (formerly known as Shenandoah Inn)

Cosumnes River Cottage (VRBO)

The Farmhouse Vacation Rental     

Lakeside Vineyard Retreat

Amador Inns  (Esteemed Boutique Inns)

We can have several overnight RV/Trailers on the property if this is what you would like to do! In your own area, separate from the parking area, we can host your RV, camper, trailer, etc. *no hook ups, so must be self contained with all facilities. Please let us know if you are interested so we can hold a spot.(this is not a campground, so space will be limited).

The Shenandoah Farmhouse

49er Village RV Park & Cabins 

Lodging

Are you going to be here for the weekend?  Here are some fun things to do before and after our big day! 

Helwig Vineyards & Winery

Karmere Vineyards & Winery

Cooper Vineyards

<a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=73d41f7a8996ce225e81a601222400e6f513f9a4a9689f493a4eee04361cb2d6JmltdHM9MTc2NjM2MTYwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=3f9b52a2-b3e3-6d80-3e35-470db2db6c7e&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudHJpcGFkdmlzb3IuY29tL0F0dHJhY3Rpb25zLWczMjkwNS1BY3Rpdml0aWVzLVBseW1vdXRoX0FtYWRvcl9Db3VudHlfQ2FsaWZvcm5pYS5odG1s&amp;ntb=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explore&nbsp;the&nbsp;Shenandoah&nbsp;Valley:</a>&nbsp;Enjoy&nbsp;scenic&nbsp;drives,&nbsp;vineyard&nbsp;tastings,&nbsp;and&nbsp;hiking&nbsp;trails.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=a8c46ab9b294db2ac4c195c0454ad10da4cdf7a5a382af2e9ccaedf0e277b913JmltdHM9MTc2NjM2MTYwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=3f9b52a2-b3e3-6d80-3e35-470db2db6c7e&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly90aGV0b3VyaXN0Y2hlY2tsaXN0LmNvbS90aGluZ3MtdG8tZG8taW4tcGx5bW91dGgtY2Ev&amp;ntb=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit&nbsp;Local&nbsp;Wineries:</a>&nbsp;Taste&nbsp;award-winning&nbsp;wines&nbsp;at&nbsp;wineries&nbsp;like&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;Harvey&nbsp;Winery&nbsp;and&nbsp;Helwig&nbsp;Vineyards&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Winery.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=c7e22a88afba252eff220917275aee9cb0916222f24d7759c403059704faf021JmltdHM9MTc2NjM2MTYwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=3f9b52a2-b3e3-6d80-3e35-470db2db6c7e&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW9zZW1pdGVnb2xkLmNvbS90aGluZ3MtdG8tZG8taW4tcGx5bW91dGgv&amp;ntb=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hike&nbsp;Hidden&nbsp;Falls&nbsp;Regional&nbsp;Park:</a>&nbsp;Experience&nbsp;30&nbsp;miles&nbsp;of&nbsp;multi-use&nbsp;trails,&nbsp;including&nbsp;the&nbsp;park's&nbsp;namesake&nbsp;waterfall.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=c7e22a88afba252eff220917275aee9cb0916222f24d7759c403059704faf021JmltdHM9MTc2NjM2MTYwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=3f9b52a2-b3e3-6d80-3e35-470db2db6c7e&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW9zZW1pdGVnb2xkLmNvbS90aGluZ3MtdG8tZG8taW4tcGx5bW91dGgv&amp;ntb=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit&nbsp;the&nbsp;Kennedy&nbsp;Mine:</a>&nbsp;Step&nbsp;back&nbsp;in&nbsp;time&nbsp;with&nbsp;guided&nbsp;tours&nbsp;of&nbsp;this&nbsp;historic&nbsp;gold&nbsp;mine.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=c7e22a88afba252eff220917275aee9cb0916222f24d7759c403059704faf021JmltdHM9MTc2NjM2MTYwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=3f9b52a2-b3e3-6d80-3e35-470db2db6c7e&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW9zZW1pdGVnb2xkLmNvbS90aGluZ3MtdG8tZG8taW4tcGx5bW91dGgv&amp;ntb=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enjoy&nbsp;Amador&nbsp;Flower&nbsp;Farm:</a>&nbsp;Visit&nbsp;this&nbsp;colorful&nbsp;farm&nbsp;with&nbsp;over&nbsp;1,000&nbsp;varieties&nbsp;of&nbsp;daylilies.&nbsp; These&nbsp;activities&nbsp;provide&nbsp;a&nbsp;mix&nbsp;of&nbsp;relaxation,&nbsp;exploration,&nbsp;and&nbsp;enjoyment,&nbsp;making&nbsp;September&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;time&nbsp;to&nbsp;visit&nbsp;Plymouth,&nbsp;CA. Go explore!

Top things to do in Plymouth, CA in September

Things to Do

Registry

Approximately 45 mins from Folsom (our hometown).Closest Airport is Sacramento (SMF).Suggested to stay nearby, see lodging page for accommodation suggestions.** There are No Uber/Lyft services in this area.

Sherilyn & Sean

Sherilyn & Sean

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