The Fish Tank

Rehearsal Dinner

Ocean Institute

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Once upon a time Cole met Elizabeth at a party. ((Cole said something funny but Elizabeth didn't remember him at all.)) Fast forward two years.. Cole and Elizabeth were working as beach lifeguards together and started hanging out. Cole realized that Elizabeth is both beautiful and really fun to be around! He asked her on a date.(( It turned out Elizabeth had loved Cole for a long time!)) So Elizabeth and Cole started dating. They did lots of fun stuff together like climbing, fishing, backpacking, and even a half ironman. ((They both liked each others families and were always there for each other.)) They fell in love. One day Cole told Elizabeth they were going to go for a run. They eventually found themselves past the caves at the Dana Point Headlands. Cole asked Elizabeth to marry him and she said YES!

Our Story

Photos

Dr. Chris Woods and Cole were rookie lifeguards together. They also both attended UC Santa Barbara. Chris has a knack for catching salmon grouper, and is considered an expert by his peers in that field.

Chris Woods

Elizabeth met Kayla in the street between their houses at the age of 5, been best friends just about ever since! Along with Kayla being the best academic she knows, she is also a veteran to Elizabeth’s antics, a living tale of the effects of poison oak.

Kayla Ruiz

Cole met Scott back in the day through water polo. They went through two lifeguard trainings together. Scott is the captain of the sailboat "Riptide Pugsly" and was the winner of the 2021 Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade "People's Choice" Award.

Scott Schnerienger 

Gab. Whirlwind of a woman. Myth of the mountains. Gab met Elizabeth on her first day of Lifeguarding during a pre work body surfing session sporting a full face scab from a competitive surf race. She needs no convincing for a plan, carries everything she needs in the back of her car, and is a force to be reckon with.

Gabbi Martin

Matt and Cole met through paddling outrigger canoes. They spent years working  together as lifeguards at Doheny State Beach. One time Matt speared a 26 pound halibut and Cole punched it in the face.

Matt Long

Kendall, married to Elizabeth's brother, William, was the first of many sister in laws to come. She is a rare type that not only has an incredible artistic ability but also has the discipline to get after any project. Another note, she is excited to go on her first ever backpacking trip this summer!

Kendall Ostgaard

Trevor and Cole were teammates on the Saddleback College Swim Team and worked together as lifeguards. Trevor is a four stripe white belt in Jiu jitsu and easily beats Cole in Age of Empires II.

Trevor Milosch

Madison, mother to the ring bearers and married to Elizabeth's brother, Wesley. Cole and Elizabeth are undecided if she has the best stories because shes cool or if its because she was homeschooled. Like Kendall, she is also preparing for her first of many backpacking trips!

Madison Ostgaard

Cameron and Cole were rookie lifeguards together. They both have a love for fishing. Cameron taught Cole how to fish for trout. One time Cameron lost a 30 pound yellowtail cause Cole tied his knot wrong and he never stops talking about it.

Cameron Dobbs

Mackenzie met Elizabeth when on a whim she decided to jump into a race to paddle the Catalina channel. Known for her crossdressing, Mackenzie often can often be seen as Guy Fieri at really any kind of party.

Mackenzie Woods

Wedding Party

Q + A

This hotel is located in Dana Point Harbor. Its within walking distance of the Ocean Institute.

Dana Point Marina Inn

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Travel

Doheny State Beach

One of Cole and Elizabeth's favorite breweries.

Docent Brewing

A good place to go for a walk and grab some clam chowder at the Fishermen's Restaurant.

San Clemente Pier

Great hiking and trail running. One of Elizabeth's favorite spots to adventure.

Elizabeth & Cole

Elizabeth & Cole

Q + A

Do you have to dance?

Will there be beer?