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March 2018, right after moving to Cleveland with her family, Elle created a Tinder account for her dog on a dare. A few blocks away, in the CASE Western dorms, Mario swiped right on Jemma. Elle was unsure about meeting someone online, but her step-brother encouraged such irresponsibility. Their first date was at a Starbucks on CASE Western's campus on March 8th during a white out. When Mario walked in (in a beanie and red flannel), Elle knew she made the right choice. After hours of talking, they decided to meet the next day, and the day after, and so on - until Elle's Mom was wondering why she was studying so much at the Starbucks. They dated for a few months in secret before Mario went home to California and took a break from school (and Elle, she's not salty it's totally okay). Eight months later, Mario came back to Ohio and asked Elle for coffee. After 5 hours they realized that they never wanted to be apart again. To this day Mario claims that he was going to kiss her cheek and he missed, Elle still calls bull. It is likely they will die with this disagreement. June 2020, Elle and Mario decided to move in with each other and bring along Jemma. A year later, they found a litter of kittens and Valkyrie joined their family. Happy with this new addition, Mario adopted his new personality "Cat Dad." In May 2022, after Mario graduated from CASE Western, Elle brought home a kitten without telling Mario. In order to convince Elle to stop finding and bringing home kittens, he named the kitten "Big Old Bag Of Beans." With way too many animals, the couple decided to relocated to Washington D.C. Six short months after their move, Mario asked Elle to marry him after 4.5 years together, and she obviously said yes. In order to make things more complicated, Elle decided to get married in the middle of her Master's program at American University. The couple is thrilled to enter this new phase in life. It has been obvious from the beginning that these two were meant to be together, their happiest moments are when they are with each other. They are excited to celebrate their marriage with everyone this June.

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Elle has asked her oldest sister and best friend to be her Maid of Honor. Ashton and Elle’s relationship has always been chaotic and loving. They love to talk about books and dogs, and they have supported each other unconditionally for 23 years. It was only natural that Ashton be Elle's Maid of Honor. 

Ashton Marie Webb

Mario has asked his best friend and younger brother Keita to be his best man. Keita and Mario grew up together doing kendo and playing Smash Bros. They have remained incredibly close in adulthood. Keita has graduated from Berkeley with a bachelor's in mathematics this spring.

Keita James Tanabe

Merris is Elle's youngest step-sister and biggest supporter. She graduated from Beachwood Public Highschool this spring and is excited to begin her nursing degree. The two have been a pain in their mom's butt since their parents got married in 2018. She is very excited to be Elle and Mario's bridesmaid this June. 

Merris Shellenberger

Luna is Mario's little sister and is very excited to be a junior bridesmaid. She will be joining the 7th grade next year and enjoys kendo and ballet. Elle and Mario have been together for more than half of her life, and she is thrilled that Elle will be her new big sister. 

Luna Tanabe

Lewis is Elle's oldest brother. He will be Mario's groomsman and is excited to ensure everyone at the wedding gets enough beer. Lewis is a tire sales manager in Mississippi and enjoys football Sundays with his dog, Otto. 

Lewis Weber

Carter is Elle's brother closest in age.  When they used to share a room, they spent late nights planning on making a band to perform in their elementary school and looking for dinosaur bones in the back yard. Carter is excited to be a groomsman for Mario and he promises to bring the fun on June 22nd. 

Carter Weber

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Comfort Inn & Suites Galt Lodi North

Near The Rae House MuseumMake yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.With a stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Galt/Elk Grove South in G

Days Inn by Wyndham Galt / Elk Grove South

Near World of Wonders Science MuseumMake yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.Located in Lodi, Days Inn & Suite

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lodi

Many people are traveling to the wedding from out of state or driving a few hours to the wedding. Please consider booking an Air BNB, VRBO, or hotel for your time in the area.

Near Parkwest Casino LodiMake yourself at home in one of the 89 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature r

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lodi an IHG Hotel

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3:30 guests arrive 4 - ceremony begins. 4:30 cocktail hour begins 5:30 guests take their seats 5:45 - Grand entrance 5:50 - Dinner 7 - toasts 7:15 - cake cutting / dessert 7:30 First Dance 7:35 parent dance 7:45 group photo/ dancing begins 9:30 last call for drinks 10 pm songs end 10:05 send off

Eleanor & Mario

Eleanor & Mario

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