St. Benedict Catholic Church

Ceremony

Southgate Community Center

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

We first met in high school, sharing classes, soccer fields, and basketball courts — though Andrew was so quiet we barely said more than two words to each other. Life took us in different directions after graduation, and it wasn’t until 2023, after college, that we reconnected through our old friend group. What started as group hangouts turned into something more when Andrew asked me to join him at our friend Loel’s softball game — our first official date. By September 2023, we made it official — fittingly in St. Louis, which quickly became “our city.” Since then, we’ve taken countless trips there (six and counting!), cheering at games, making memories, and turning Andrew’s long-time favorite place into one of mine too. Then, in June 2025, Andrew proposed under the Arch, just before a Reds vs. Cardinals matchup at Busch Stadium. It was the perfect beginning to this next chapter of our lives, and we can’t wait to celebrate it with all of you.

Our Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Olivia Arlinghaus

Carter Wahl

Aleah Arlinghaus

Zach Arlinghaus

Liza Grinsteinner

Jerome Adam Heist II

Emma Massie

Loel Haggard

Macey Hatton

Damon Breeden

Jillian Zurborg

Austin Ross

Charlie Ann Ankenbauer

Spencer MacDonald

Aubrey Schoettle

Dillon Brue

Ethan Baker

Wedding Party

Travel

🥂 Things to Do Between the Ceremony & Reception

Our ceremony will begin at 2:00 pm in Covington, and our reception starts at 6:00 pm in Southgate. If you’re looking for something fun to do in between, here are a few of our favorite local spots: You can stop by Goodtimers II in Latonia, our favorite neighborhood bar, for a drink and some laid-back vibes. If you’re craving something sweet, Graeter’s Ice Cream is a Cincinnati classic — Elena’s favorite flavor is cookie dough, while Andrew’s go-to is cookies & cream. For a stroll and skyline views, check out Newport on the Levee, or wander through MainStrasse Village in Covington to enjoy its charming shops and cafés. We hope you enjoy a little taste of Northern Kentucky before joining us again for the celebration!

Things to Do

Registry

Elena & Andrew

Elena & Andrew

Photos