Ellen & Jordan

Wedding Party

Megan Gerstner

Maid of Honor

Ellen’s oldest sister ! (Almost Irish twins) Grew up doing just about everything together being only 13 months apart. Ellen followed Megan to college at the University of Dayton and then both ended up in Solana Beach, California living steps apart! Tuch a special season of life living so close together post-grad. Ellen has always looked up to Megan as a role model as was always thankful to have her by her side through all of life's moments! She is so proud of her big sis!

Alison Gerstner

Matron of Honor

Ellen’s younger sister! Although, everyone thinks Alison is the oldest. Ellen loved having a little sister she could always dress up, photograph, and do just about anything Ellen could talk her into doing. As much as Ellen wanted Alison to follow in her footsteps, she always paved her own path going to UTK & moving to Georgia. Ellen is so proud of her little sis and got to stand by her side during her wedding this past fall!

Amanda Slone

Bridesmaid

Jordan’s sister! Her daughter Dorothy is one of our flower girls! When Ellen first met Jordan she got to attend Amanda's bridal celebration in Ohio before she got married. From the very beginning, Amanda made Ellen feel so welcomed and loved — and she cannot wait to officially call her sister!

Megan Macias

Bridesmaid

Ellen’s best friend since pre-school! They met in Fresno CA and reunited in California in 2019 when they both moved about 10 minutes from each other for post grad and still live near each other now in San Diego. Her daughter, Hallie, is one of our flower girls! Truly a lifetime bestie! Ellen admires how full of life and love Megan is!

Ashley Haccou

Bridesmaid

The first person Ellen met at Amazon! Became roommates in Orange County a year later! Ellen is so thankful to have met Ashley as she has had some of the best times and memories exploring OC together, surviving COVID, and raising a puppy together. Ellen looks up to Ashley in her Faith and was lucky to be led by her in a small group. Ashley’s son, Stanley, is the ring bearer who Jordan and Ellen love hanging out with.

Rachel Richardson

Bridesmaid

Ellen met Rachel in high school in TN during freshman basketball tryouts, and the two quickly became friends. Ellen was excited when Rachel decided to join her at the University of Dayton, where they became roommates for all four years of college — the Tennessee twins! Rachel has been by Ellen’s side through so many seasons of life, and their friendship truly feels like home. After both moving to CA post-grad, Ellen is so thankful that no matter how busy life gets, Rach always makes time for visits where they enjoy coffee, long chats, & walks.

Grace Lamantia

Bridesmaid

Met freshman year of college at the University of Dayton! Ellen likes to call Grace her “twin.” They both rushed Pi Beta Phi where they spent their first formal with Jordan and Grace's husband Ryan. Grace has always made time to visit Ellen ever since they graduated from UD and have fun memories all over SoCal from Newport, Laguna, all the way to San Diego! They both enjoy eating graeters ice cream together, unintentionally matching, and dancing side by side.

Kayla Campbell

Bridesmaid

Ellen met Kayla her freshman year of college through a girl that lived on her floor at UD. They later became roommates sophomore year through senior year of college and now both live in San Diego CA. Ellen attributes her interest in running to Kayla who took her on 10+ mile runs while at UD together. To this day, Ellen still claims Kayla as one of the funniest people she has ever met - she brings so much laughter and light to Ellen’s life.

Eleanor Stone

Bridesmaid

Ellen met Eleanor during a weekend trip with friends to Corona Del Mar CA. They instantly connected over so many topics. They later decided to go to a Kelsea Ballerini concert together shortly after in Santa Barbara! Eleanor feels like a long lost sister to Ellen! Whenever they hang out, they feel as if they have known each other forever. Ellen appreciates the mutual love her and Eleanor have for a brand called Daily Drills. (: Ellen is so thankful their paths crossed when they did