Ellen & Matthew

June 20, 2025 • Ben Lomond, CA
77 Days To Go!

Ellen & Matthew

June 20, 2025 • Ben Lomond, CA
77 Days To Go!

Love Story

Mellen, A Love Story

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After spending most of their adult lives as singles, Ellen and Matt (finally) met through mutual friends at the couple's engagement party. Ellen was not impressed with Matt's tardiness or attire for the event, but Matt immediately noticed Ellen and her curly hair after she dropped a glass of champagne on the kitchen floor during the party and was eager to get to know her better at the wedding.


In the meantime, Matt happened to find Ellen on an online dating app and sent a message. It wasn't long before they both realized the connection and set up a first date.

First Date: Ellen and Matt met for their first date in Los Gatos, California and sat down for dinner at a local Italian restaurant, Gardino's.

March 09, 2018

First Date: Ellen and Matt met for their first date in Los Gatos, California and sat down for dinner at a local Italian restaurant, Gardino's.
Official: Ellen and Matt dated for about a month before Matt asked to make it official - with Yogi's approval, of course. Ellen coined "Mellen" as their couple name soon after.

April 28, 2018

Official: Ellen and Matt dated for about a month before Matt asked to make it official - with Yogi's approval, of course. Ellen coined "Mellen" as their couple name soon after.
Starter House: Mellen moved into their "Starter House" (fifth wheel trailer) in Boulder Creek after the CZU Lightning Fire and began the years-long journey of rebuilding what would be their forever home.

November 01, 2020

Starter House: Mellen moved into their "Starter House" (fifth wheel trailer) in Boulder Creek after the CZU Lightning Fire and began the years-long journey of rebuilding what would be their forever home.
Engagement: Matt asked Ellen to marry him at Shadowbrook Restaurant in Capitola, California.

May 14, 2022

Engagement: Matt asked Ellen to marry him at Shadowbrook Restaurant in Capitola, California.
Forever Home: Mellen (finally) moved into their dream home which continues to be a work in progress.

January 04, 2025

Forever Home: Mellen (finally) moved into their dream home which continues to be a work in progress.
Wedding Day: Mellen cannot wait to take the next step in their life together on the Summer Solstice.

June 20, 2025

Wedding Day: Mellen cannot wait to take the next step in their life together on the Summer Solstice.