Wedding Day

Mariners Church Irvine

Ceremony

University Club by Wedgewood Weddings

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started May 2022… Hannah was in the summer going into her senior year at California Baptist University and she was looking for a church to be plugged into at home but also close enough to where she can attend even if she was at school since CBU was only 45 minutes away. Chris Shenouda, a mutual friend of both Hannah and Ethan, was working with Hannah at Chick-fil-A and invited her to Mariners College at Mariners Church. Hannah had grown up attending Mariners Church but had not been back since 7th grade. Not knowing anybody but Chris, Hannah accepted and attended on a random Thursday night in May. She brought her friend Bailey so that she wouldn’t be alone. That night, the speaker Dallas Viva, now the Young Adults pastor at Mariners (also our officiant), told everyone to turn to the people around them and discuss what they had just heard in the message. Low and behold, Hannah and Bailey turned their chairs around to talk to these two really nice guys, Ethan and Jayden. Hannah did most of the talking because she was the most extroverted in the group. Hannah and Ethan felt some connection and they made small talk but nothing had happened after that because Hannah was talking with another guy at the time. The next week both Ethan and Hannah attended and said a quick hi to each other from across the room but nothing had happened. After that, Hannah did not continue attending regularly because of summer work and college preparation. 2 months past by… In late July, both Hannah and Ethan were on the dating app, Hinge. Getting ready to leave for her last year of college, Hannah was trying to see if she could make one last match before she left since she ended things with the guy she was previously talking to. Placing her location in Huntington Beach for variety, she matched with this guy name Ethan. She thought he was so cute and good looking. Ethan had swiped back and told Hannah that they had already met before at Mariners College. Not realizing he looked familiar at first, she quickly realized this was the guy she had met a couple months ago! They started talking and getting to know each other over text. Hannah then made the bold move to give Ethan her number so that they didn’t have to chat over the Hinge app. Fast forward a week or so, they planned their first date on August 9th at Eureka at University Town Center. Hannah had gone on previous online dates before, but this one was different. The fact that they had met each other before online, Hannah was comfortable having Ethan pick her up and take her out. They ended having a great dinner and even finished the night with a calm walk at the Back Bay. Hannah had explained to Ethan that she was leaving for college on August 22nd and if they were to continue their relationship, it would have to be middle distance. Ethan was also entering his senior year in college, but at Chapman University where he commuted. They went on a second date which went amazing. On their third date, on August 21st, a day before Hannah was going to move into college, Ethan had asked Hannah to be his girlfriend officially on the drive back from a hike in Laguna Beach. Hannah gladly accepted and the two were so happy! They continued to date throughout their senior year of college. Ethan would visit Hannah at CBU almost every weekend and Hannah would try to come down to Mariners College on Thursdays as much as she could. Hannah was on student leadership at CBU and was a Community Life Intern. Ethan would often come to Hannah’s college events where he quickly met all of Hannah’s roommates and college friends! All of them loved him. In the first year, Hannah and Ethan hit a lot of milestones including their first kiss, meeting each other’s families for the first time, and saying “I love you” for the first time. The first year flew by. By the time Hannah and Ethan had hit their first year, they had graduated from college and started new corporate jobs. It was tough adjusting to the new lifestyle but Hannah and Ethan were happy to be only 20 minutes apart instead of an hour. They started attending the gym together, going on more dates, and did their best to balance work and their relationship. Even though they went through hardships, they always managed to come out of it stronger regardless of the tough conversations that needed to be had. Hannah and Ethan never failed to be persistent and they knew there was something here to fight for. If you know anything about Hannah and Ethan, you know they are pretty much completely opposite. Hannah being extroverted, Ethan being introverted. Hannah being adventurous, Ethan being a homebody. Hannah loving country music, Ethan loving indie/rock music. Hannah being an early bird, Ethan being a night owl. Their story is so unique and it shows. But throughout it all, they were able to keep God in the center and trust in Him for placing them in each other’s lives for a reason. Ethan got down on one knee and proposed to Hannah on July 21, 2024 on their 23 month anniversary! He took her to Il Fornaio restaurant and then they went to the Back Bay in Newport Beach where they got engaged! It was a full circle moment as Hannah and Ethan went to the Back Bay for their first date! They are so excited to spend the rest of their lives together and cannot wait to celebrate with you!

Opposites really do attract

Our Story

Photos

Chloe is Ethan's sister and Hannah's soon-to-be sister in-law! She loves to sing and has the most beautiful voice! She is always down for coffee and chats! Fun fact: Both her and Hannah have the same middle name! 

Also know as: Chlo, Big Sis, Seester

Chloe Maniss

Rachel was Hannah's roommate throughout all her years at CBU! A soon-to-be new mother of a beautiful girl and a lover of the gym and country music! Before you ask, she is 5’11 and a half! 
Also known as: Rach, Cheeky, Roomie

Rachel Berry

Bridget is in Hannah's life group and loves Disneyland and Star Wars (especially Grogu)! She will go all out for any costume and loves to vlog… you might even be featured in her vlog of our reception! 
Also know as: Sheik, Bridge

Bridget Kissee

Jessenya was one of Hannah's best friends at CBU! She LOVES Morgan Wallen and traveling the world! Born and raised in Oregon, so you know she definitely doesn’t think it’s cold here in the Winter! 
Also known as: Senny, Sen Sen, Senny girl

Jessenya Scherler

Gisselle was Hannah's work bestie at Chick-fil-A! Lover of good music, the beach and coffee! Always down for a sweet treat, ask her where to get good dessert! 
Also know as: Gisselly, Gigi

Gisselle Rodriguez

Bailey is one of Hannah's best friends from high school! Lover of journalism and AJR! Just don’t ask her how many hours she has stayed up at once trying to finish an article…
Also know as: Bails, B Allen

Bailey Allen 

William is Ethan's life group leader! Real estate guru and lover of nutrition! Definitely be sure to ask him his In-n-Out order and give it a try! 
Also known as: Billy

William White

Robert is Ethan's life group leader! Loves to 3D print and watch movies! Ask him for his book recommendations, he’s got a lot of good ones! Also know as: Bobby, Bob

Robert Kissee

David is in Ethan's life group! Call of Duty enthusiast and worship leader! He is currently studying to receive his PhD in Mathematics at UCR! He’s a go to for anything math related! 
Also known as : Dr. Kissee

David Kissee

Daniel is Ethan's long time friend! A skilled chef and musical mastermind! He loves to cook different recipes and cuisines! I am sure he love to share a few recipes!
Also known as: Shibs, Shibby

Daniel Shibuya

Jeremy is in Ethan's life group! Loves to line dance and is a Marine veteran! Ask him his workout routine at your own risk! 
Also known as: Big J, Jere

Jeremy Salumbides

Jayden is Ethan's friend of 3 years! Born and raised in Taiwan and loves Bruce Lee and Batman! 
Also known as: Batboi, J-Dawg, Big Bro

Jayden Chung

Brynnley is Hannah’s cousin’s youngest daughter! She loves Harry Potter and country music! Ask her to play any game and she will most likely say yes!

Brynnley Hughes

Bryson is Hannah’s cousin’s only son! He loves Avengers and playing games! Ask him to play any video game, but be careful, he’s pretty good! 

Hannah & Ethan

Hannah & Ethan

Things to Do

Disneyland Resort

Balboa Fun Zone

The LAB Anti-Mall

Huntington Beach Pier

Angel Stadium

Great Park