Johnny and Ellen's love story began in March 2024 with a single photo — Johnny on the Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park.

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For anyone who knows Ellen, the slot canyons and mesas of Southern Utah are some of her favorite places. So when she saw that photo on Johnny's dating profile, she had a feeling this was someone she wanted to learn more about. She worked up the courage to send him a message and, to her delight, it sparked the first of countless fun, thoughtful conversations.

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Their first date was a drink at The Ballard Cut. Johnny parked a mile away and walked the rest (classic Johnny), and Ellen arrived in emerald green corduroy pants (classic Ellen). One drink easily became two as they connected over their shared love of the outdoors and the similarities in their careers as an Architecture Professor and an Art Director. (Even if they do use competing software!) It was a wonderful first date.

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Ellen then left for a week-long vacation to Colombia, but they continued their conversation through text. During her trip, Ellen realized that not only was Johnny extremely handsome, but he was a genuinely kind and caring guy. While she didn't know it at the time, he felt the same about her.

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Shortly after her return, they met for a second date and that's where their connection really blossomed. After a delicious dinner at The Woodblock in Redmond, they played a round of mini golf at Flatstick Pub (the location of our Welcome Party!). While there's no official record of who won that round (Ellen did), the grand prize was their first kiss, so they both walked away as winners.

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It quickly became clear that Johnny and Ellen were a perfect match — committed, thoughtful, loving, and hardworking. She had the loyalty, sweetness, and adventurous spirit he'd been searching for. He had the emotional intelligence, kindness, maturity, and "cat dad" qualities she'd always hoped for.

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After six weeks, they were officially a couple. At two months, he flew to Los Angeles to visit her while she was working on The Voice. At four months, she brought him to Denver to meet her sister (Catherine) and brother-in-law (Ben). By six months, they were dreaming about moving to Denver together and finding a house on a piece of land where they wouldn't have to see their neighbors.

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Then, on Christmas Day 2024 — less than ten months after their first date — Johnny surprised Ellen by popping the question. Her answer was an extremely easy and enthusiastic "YES!"

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Now they're looking forward to celebrating their love and commitment to each other with their closest family and friends at their wedding.

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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for joining us to celebrate this incredibly special day!

E&J

Welcome Party

Wedding

Goodbye Brunch