Together with their families

Ellie & Marcus

Saturday, January 9, 2027

Columbia, South Carolina

MMXXVII

Welcome

We are honored to be joined by each of you as our guests as we begin our marriage, and a new year, before God and alongside the people we love most. Thank you for being part of our lives. We can't wait to celebrate with you in January!

Marcus holding Ellie from behind in the State House colonnade

The day

Saturday, the ninth of January

The ceremony

First Baptist Church of Columbia

Half past four in the afternoon

1306 Hampton Street, Columbia

Directions

The reception

701 Whaley

Dinner and dancing to follow the ceremony

701 Whaley Street, Columbia

Directions

Watercolor of 701 Whaley on a winter night, its windows lit and the wet street shining

A full timeline for the weekend will come with your invitation.

Our story

How we got here

Ellie and Marcus walking hand in hand along the State House portico, Ellie laughing

We are grateful to the Lord for His provision in every moment and for the people He placed in our lives along the way! We have our close friends, the Hanks family, to thank for the start of our relationship. What began as a dinner at their house quickly turned into many more dinner dates at our favorite spots in Columbia, runs through the Avenues, walks to Zesto, a triathlon in Florida, beach vacations, weddings for good friends, family celebrations, and a thousand little things in between. We have spent the last year and a half sharing our lives and growing together, and we cannot wait for a lifetime of the same. We are so happy to be engaged, and we thank God for what He has ahead of us.

Ellie & Marcus

Dress code

Black tie optional

We’d love for our guests to dress up with us! Tuxedos are welcome, and a dark suit and tie is perfect for gentlemen. Floor-length, midi, or elegant cocktail dresses for ladies.

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