Malibu Farm

Welcome Celebration

Hummingbird Nest Ranch - Sitting Bull

The Wedding

Our Wedding

Flying into California:

- If you are not local to California, you will need to fly into either: Los Angeles (LAX Airport - this is most common), Burbank Airport (this is a smaller airport but it is closest to the wedding venue), or John Reid Airport in Orange County (this airport is the farthest from the wedding venue)- The wedding venue and suggested accommodation are about a 1 hour drive from LAX.- We recommend taking an Uber to your hotel/Airbnb. Please note if arriving at LAX, you will need to take a shuttle bus to the Uber area (there are plenty of signs directing you how to do this). Alternatively, you can request an Uber Black and that will pick you up right out front of the airport and you won't need to take a shuttle.

Which Hotels are best to stay at?

We recommend staying at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, the Hyatt Regency Westlake, or an Airbnb in Westlake or Thousand Oaks (links below). These options are especially ideal for guests attending the Welcome Celebration at Malibu Farm on Friday, but are also convenient for all guests, as they are located roughly halfway between Malibu Farm and Hummingbird Nest Ranch—about a 20-minute drive from each venue.

This is where the Bride and Groom will be staying.

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California

Hyatt Regency Westlake

This is a great option for large groups or those with kids who would prefer to stay in a home-style setting. We would suggest staying in the Westlake or Thousand Oaks area.

AIRBNB

There are townhomes on the wedding venue property (we will be at the site called “Sitting Bull”) that are available to book and are directly beside the ceremony/reception area (a 2 minute walk). This is a great option for large families or people who would like to stay together as a group.

Hummingbird Nest Ranch

Westlake Village Inn

Courtyard Ventura Simi Valley

Best Western Posada Royale Hotel & Suites

Hampton Inn & Suites Agoura Hills

Travel & Accomodation

Q + A

Welcome celebration

Cocktail attire is requested. Please avoid wearing all white!

Wedding day

PLEASE WEAR ALL BLACK! This is a black tie optional event; tuxedo's are encouraged for men (white shirts with suits are okay); women, please wear black — dresses should all be below the knee or floor length. Please see the "Photos" tab for some outfit inspiration!

Dress Code

Black-tie Outfit Inspiration:

Photos

We first met in high school in Burlington, Ontario, but it wasn’t until 2016, in our early 20s, that we started dating. Now, after 10 years together, we’re finally tying the knot! After only a few months together, Anika moved to Australia for law school, and we decided to try long-distance. Matt visited her there, and soon after, he moved to be with Anika for her final year. It was in Australia that our love for travel really began. While there, we explored all over the country and took trips to Thailand and Bali. After a brief return to Canada, we moved to Los Angeles, California. Anika pursued entertainment law at UCLA while Matt’s videography and film career took off. Since 2021, we’ve been happily living in West Hollywood with our dog, Peter, who joined the family in 2022. Travel has always been a big part of our lives. Following our adventures in Australia and Southeast Asia, we’ve continued exploring across the U.S., to New York often (our favorite city!), and abroad to Hawaii, Spain, London, Italy, and Mexico. Though, we’d have to agree that our favorite trip to date was our engagement in Zermatt, Switzerland. On December 31, 2024, during the most memorable snowboard trip, Matt proposed on a breathtaking viewpoint overlooking the village and mountains. Today, we’re thriving in LA, with Anika as a music attorney and Matt as a videographer. We feel so grateful for everything we’ve experienced together and can’t wait to celebrate our marriage with our friends and family. We know that Anika’s mom, Jackie, is watching over us and sharing in our joy.

Our Story

Anika’s favorite LA Coffee spots:

- Bravo Toast- Verve Coffee Roasters- Lala Land Kind Cafe- Leora- Lutie- Alfred

Dinner restaurant recommendations:

- Nobu- Boa Steakhouse- Craig’s- Elephanté- Gjelina- Felix Trattoria- Cecconi’s- Jon &amp; Vinny's - The Tower Bar- Sugarfish (quick and high-quality sushi)- Prince Street Pizza (for a quick bite)

Brunch restaurant recommendations:

- Dialog Cafe- Great White- Republique- Zinque

Hiking trails:

- Griffith Observatory (~3 miles); Hollywood area- Runyon Canyon (2-3 miles); Hollywood area- Parker Mesa Overlook (~6-8 miles); Malibu area- Canyon View Trail (~4 miles); Malibu area- Escondido Falls Trail (~4 miles); Malibu area- Solstice Canyon (~2 miles); Malibu area- West Lake Vista Trail (1.3 miles); Westlake Village area

Shopping:

- The Grove (West Hollywood) - Century City Mall (Beverly Hills/Century City)- Abbot Kinney Boulevard (Venice)- Melrose Avenue (West Hollywood)- Melrose Trading Post (vintage market in West Hollywood only open on Sunday's)- Rodeo Drive (Beverly Hills)

Los Angeles and the surrounding area is filled with endless things to do! From a wide array of fabulous restaurants, exploring Venice Beach, driving down Rodeo Drive, or heading to Disney Land for the day, you'll be sure to find an activity that you love.

Things to Do in LA

We will not be having a formal wedding party.

Wedding Party

Registry

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for. If you’d like to contribute further, we would be so grateful for a contribution to our honeymoon fund as we begin this next chapter together. 

https://www.honeyfund.com/site/chelin-ellis-04-04-2026

Anika & Matthew

Anika & Matthew

A&M

Welcome Celebration

The Wedding