Ella's Family
Hayden's Family
Maid of Honor
As many of you know I am Ella's "Little" sister, as she likes to call me! This being said I've known Ella for quite a long time if you do the math. She has always been a big light in my life, giving me some big footsteps to follow in but always guiding me along the way. Not only do I now have a bad ass sister but I've now gained a bad ass brother too! I can't wait for the big day to come and to see everyone and celebrate my family getting a little bigger!
Best Man
Hayden moved in next door on my 10th birthday. We went to a Mariners game that evening and have been taking on life side by side ever since. Both of us going to college in Oregon allowed me the privilege of meeting Ella and spending time with both of them since the beginning of their relationship. Even on opposite ends of the world, me in Tennessee and them in England, we have stayed close and couldn't be more honored to be serving as the best man to him and his better half through this celebration.
Bridesmaid
I’m Maddy, Ella’s older cousin from New Zealand. Ella and I have always lived on opposite sides of the world from each other, so I’m excited to stand with her on her big day!
Groomsman
Hayden and I were thrust into each other's brotherly lives Brady Bunch style circa 1998, and we've never looked back. H is the oldest younger brother I could ever ask for - frankly I think he's given me a lot more mentorship over the years than I've given him. Although we spent years living states apart, he's always been a best friend and someone I could rely on for anything and everything. In the last few years it's been amazing to welcome Ella as our first sister in the family (for the win, Mom). And as great as Hayden is on his own, I'm beyond excited to see these two grow together and push each other to be the best people they can be.
Bridesmaid
I'm Leanne, and I met Ella at Carnegie tennis centre when we were 8 years old! I was invited into Ella and Hattie's tennis session and the 3 musketeers were born and now we are her bridesmaids! Tennis was our childhood! We have shared so much on and off the court from endless sleepovers to dressing up in Tracy’s kitten heels and Ella writing my number in eyeliner for boys. From the moment I met Ella, she always has had the biggest heart. She is one in a million and... always will be Yorkshire!
Groomsman
I met Hayden when he first joined the swim team. I could tell he was feeling ecstatic about being part of the Linfield swim program. We spent quality time in and out of the pool especially on our team training trip to Arizona when I realized how much Hayden likes to cuddle. I shortly met Ella after we went out for a night of fun and coincidentally misplaced a few things but luckily we were able to find Hayden’s car safely parked on the other side of the Linfield campus. We have stayed close throughout college and during their journey in England. I have been honored to have met such wonderful people
Bridesmaid
I first met Ella at the age of 6, 17 years ago, playing tennis. The agility, power and grace that Ella brought to the tennis court has made her into the beautiful young lady she is today. Although our lives took different directions, we’ve remained so close all these years and I’m so thrilled and excited to be celebrating this day with her as one of her bridesmaids!
Groomsman
Hayden and I met Hayden’s freshmen year at Linfield when he was trying out of the baseball team. I was currently a junior and I was trying to pitch with a shoulder injury and it wasn’t too much longer after that he broke his ankle in the outfield. Our baseball careers came to an end at the same time and then he decided to join the fraternity I was in and the rest is history
Bridesmaid
I’m Rebecca, and I would consider myself Ella’s side kick for her years in Oregon. Little did either of us know the good times that awaited us! I met Ella at one of Ella’s first matches with the West Linn Tennis team; It only look a short walk around the school track (which became a long walk) for the us to realize we were going to be best buds. I was sure that Ella was my long lost twin from England! From hiking on the weekends and burrito runs during lunch, to playing side by side at tennis matches and long adventures in the slug bug- I knew Ella was a true blue.
Groomsman
Hayden and I went to grade school together, I was the small skinny runner kid and Hayden was the big kid who excelled on the football field, baseball field, and basketball court. Regardless of our differences in stature and sport we were instant friends. I've never met a more driven individual in my life. I didn't have any brothers growing up but Hayden has always been there for me as one and we've talked everyday for the last 8 years straight! I am very grateful to be apart of Hayden and Ella's special day!
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