Welcome Party

The Chapel on Sycamore

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Please visit the <a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/ellen-johnson-and-david-jones-apr-2025/q-a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Q&amp;A tab</a> for parking information.

Our Wedding

Long before we knew we'd be spending the rest of our lives together, David and I both found ourselves on the same holy ground: the storied lands of Tuscaloosa, AL. As David was born and raised in Title Town, he was there long before me! I finally caught up to him in 2014 when I started my freshman year at the University of Alabama, where I decided to major in journalism and join the student newspaper, The Crimson White. I became editor of the culture desk my junior year, and who should show up to a budget meeting but David Jonathan Taylor Jones! For a few semesters I was his ~boss~ while he worked as a staff writer, and the next year he was promoted to multimedia editor, so we continued to work together, and often make eye contact across the newsroom floor. Here's proof of the first promise I ever made to him ;)

Fast-forward to 2019. I was living in Atlanta, GA, and I got a text from my old CW pal David. He was moving to Atlanta too! He asked me for some advice on the best neighborhoods for four scrappy UA film grads to live in. But our text thread turned from logistical ATL talk to a 24/7 conversation about our taste in movies and music, and life. We decided to meet up in David's new neighborhood of Avondale Estates, which also happened to be where my office at the time was located. We talked for a few hours at Three Taverns in Avondale, and it seemed so natural that he was back in my life. I remember my stomach was doing cartwheels as he drove away!!! After a few more friendly hangs at The Local (one of which featured Margo Robbie), trips to the Plaza Theatre and jaunts around Decatur, we were honest with each other about what we both (and several of our friends, ha!) knew was true: this isn't just friendship. By the time temperatures cooled and Starbucks had rolled out its pumpkin cream cold brews, we were together — officially. Thank goodness!!

When the rest of the world shut down in 2020, we were thrown into ordinary life together. It was a year of change, but we have so many amazing memories from that time of just learning about each other, cooking together and loving on my then-new cat, Bitty, who is now our cat. In the almost five years since we stopped pretending to be just friends and started living life together, we've experienced so much joy and love. We've traveled from coast to coast, watched our families grow, made friends who are like family, built a home together in Grant Park, drank countless morning coffees and gone on infinite sunset walks, and seen Atlanta become not just the city we love, but also a true community as our worlds meshed together. I don't have the words to encompass my gratitude. David gets all the credit for being brave enough to sense the spark and ask me out almost five years ago. And he's still that candle, lighting up my living room high on a mantle. I feel so honored to be living this life with David, and we are both so excited to celebrate our love with all of y'all! We are so grateful for you -- and for the Crimson Tide.

Our Story

Photos

Bridal Party

Katie LippincottCaroline BuchananKatherine BittmanHannah CollinsAmanda HamnerCaroline JonesAndrea KielyCorrine Van Ryckeghem

Groomsmen

Nicholas BomarJeb BracknerRichard HamnerLouis LartigueCole LippincottJosh ThompsonDane Van RyckeghemWilson Weirich

Wedding Party

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Q + A

We have reserved a block of rooms at each of the following hotels for our guests. Both hotels are within a 10-minute walk from the venue and provide prime access to everything Downtown Decatur has to offer!

<a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1718035212545&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use this link to reserve before March 28, 2025</a>.

Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory

<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/atldehx-907-b1abc718-08ff-49c1-9b49-e758455d4278/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use this link to reserve before March 26, 2025. </a>

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Decatur/Emory

Travel

We can't wait to welcome y'all to Atlanta! Here's how to spend the weekend the DJ/EJ way!

Our favorite spot in all the land, known for their wings. tots, pitchers and cozy booths.

The Local

A must-see for ATL tourists, so they say! Pro tip: if you happen to be visiting on your birthday, admission is free!

Georgia Aquarium

Grab lunch at our favorite place for dawgs. Vintage drive-thru vibes and delicious milkshakes are on deck. When you're done, walk it off through the charming streets of the Avondale Estates neighborhood, where you'll find coffee shops (we love Banjo the best!), oodles of breweries, funky consignment stores and the site of the very first Waffle House.

Skips Chicago Dogs

We love Perc coffee, and not just because David is the one who delivers their most extraordinary beans to their five Atlanta locations. Try a seasonal latte and their breakfast crunch wrap — it's got Taco Bell beat!

PERC

Just steps from our wedding venue and hotels, the Square in Decatur is home to some of the Atlanta area's best restaurants — Leon's Full Service, the Deer and Dove, Iberian Pig and Brickstore, to name a few — and is the perfect first stop on a foot tour of Decatur. Keep strolling for sushi at Sushi Ave or a beer and pizza at Inner Voice Brewing.

Decatur Square

A must-stop for music lovers! You can definitely find the latest Taylor Swift release, but you'll also be able to rifle through bins of legendary Atlanta rap albums, vintage country standards and the best indie music of the day.

Criminal Records

If you're as smitten with the game of the pickle as we are, consider reserving a court at this indoor pickle ball playhouse, which also offers adult beverages, tasty appetizers and entrees, and a number of lawn games.

Painted Pickle

Decatur really is where it's greater, especially when it comes to antiquing. Kudzu is home to dozens of booths featuring everything from zany mid-century modern finds to handmade jewelry. It's a window-shopper's haven.

Kudzu Antiques + Modern

You have to see it to believe it. Bring your grocery list and stock up on the suspiciously cheap bulk spices and seasonings, or just wander the colorful rows of international goods.

Your DeKalb Farmers Market

This is the best bookstore in ATL! Whether you're in the market for a new romcom or thriller, or you're just looking for the latest trendy novel or something to add to your coffee table stack, VAHI Books has it all! Take your time walking through both floors, and then wander around VAHI to see everything the 'hood has to offer!

Ellen & David

Ellen & David

Travel

Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Decatur/Emory