The Ellis in Italian Village

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Our Wedding

Our story began in 2018, 4,151 miles away in Differdange, Luxembourg during our sophomore year of college. People always say that studying abroad changed their life and for us, it definitely did.&nbsp;

How We Met

After traveling to Amsterdam together, we had our first date during the last week of the semester at Restaurant - Pizzeria San Marino in Differdange. We spent hours talking over pizza and pasta until the restaurant was closing up. We ended the night catching a train ride back to our homestays, Marshall stealing a kiss before Kristen’s stop at Oberkorn.&nbsp;

Our First Date

Once we were back in the United States, we stayed connected throughout our junior year of college. We hung out at a few date parties, but our relationship didn’t take off until our senior year of college. After a summer apart at internships in Columbus and D.C., Marshall came back ready to pursue a serious relationship. On September 24, 2019, we officially started dating.

College

After graduating in the midst of the global pandemic, Kristen took a job in Columbus working for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. Marshall still was searching for work and decided to pursue a master’s degree. We were against the odds in a long-distance relationship, flying from CMH-DCA many times during the pandemic on empty flights. A month before Marshall’s graduation – he had had enough and applied for jobs in Columbus. A few days later he landed a job at EY in Columbus.

Long Distance

It was a jam packed couple of years after moving in together. Four CPA exams, three moves, two new jobs, and one high energy Aussie-doodle all proved challenging but made our relationship stronger. Even when the going gets tough, life is better together with your best friend.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Life Together

Forty-eight hours of chaos. On Friday, May 17, 2024, Kristen closed on our first home in Hilliard. With emotions running high, Marshall wanted to continue to make the weekend memorable. Met with resistance, Marshall luckily was able to get Kristen up and ready to walk around the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens the following morning. After nervously rushing through the various biomes, the couple finally exited the John F. Wolfe Palm House to be met with two conspicuous photographers taking shots of the nearby foliage. Marshall’s prepared remarks evaporated as soon as he met Kristen’s gaze, and she questioned the oddity of the photographers. He fumbled over some words and dropped to one knee, asking “Will you marry me?” To this day we aren’t sure what Kristen replied, but we are sure that our love will endure and we cannot wait to begin our life together as one.

The Proposal

Our Story

Photos

Holly Tucker

Ashlyn Tucker

Elizabeth Fischer

Emma Wunderlich

Eva Savovich

Harrison King

David Goon

Hayden Demos

Marc Schneiderman

Wedding Party

Q + A

Places to Stay: 

We have a limited number of rooms available in a wedding block at Hotel Leveque, but have also included several other recommendations for places to stay below!

1920s Columbus landmark, Hotel LeVeque is an art deco high-rise in downtown overlooking the business district, Ohio Statehouse, and our favorite metro park - the Scioto Mile riverfront park. Hotel Block - We have a limited number of rooms available in our hotel block. The website button below will direct you to the page where you can book a room. Please book before 5/27/2025 as any remaining rooms in the block will be released at that time.

Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

The Ellis Lofts are a group of lofts that neighbor the wedding venue. Each loft comes with one assigned parking spot and you can easily walk to the wedding next door!

Ellis Lofts 

New boutique Brooklyn style hotel in Franklinton near COSI and Genoa Park. Brass Eye is the hotel's rooftop bar with great food, drinks, and a view of the skyline!

The Junto

Recently renovated Hilton located in Downtown on High Street. Hotel caters to the Convention Center and is nearby Columbus's 148-year-old North Market.

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Located in Grandview Heights, this is our preferred Courtyard Marriott location in Columbus.

Courtyard Columbus OSU

Travel

Below is a list of a few of our favorite spots in Columbus if you are looking for things to do in the area!

Eat/Drink:

Fox in the Snow is a local bakery and coffee shop that has some of the best pastries in town! It's a great spot to grab a quick bite for breakfast.

Fox in the Snow Cafe

One of our all time favorite places to eat in Columbus! Great place to grab a Mediterranean sandwich or salad. We highly recommend the fries with special sauce if you go.

Brassica in the Short North

High Bank has upscale bar food and craft cocktails from their in house distillery. This is a great option for a lunch or dinner during your stay in Columbus! Fun fact: High Bank was recently featured on an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.

High Bank Distillery Co

North Market is public market in the heart of downtown Columbus! With more than 30 vendors, this is a fun place to explore and grab a bite to eat.

North Market Downtown

Budd Dairy is a food hall with several bar areas throughout the multi-level building. Fun place to grab something to drink and eat!

Budd Dairy Food Hall

One of our favorite restaurants serving American comfort food in a diner setting.

Cap City Fine Diner and Bar

DO: 

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is arguably one of the prettiest spots in Columbus! It has beautiful botanical gardens and art and nature exhibitions. Fun fact: Marshall proposed here right in front of the John F. Wolfe Palm House!

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

34 rooms to explore and hundreds of books in this eclectic staple in the German Village. Offers close proximity to great cafes like Pistacia Vera &amp; Stauf's or take a stroll down to Schiller&nbsp;Park to enjoy your new book.

The Book Loft of German Village

Located about a half hour from downtown Columbus, the Columbus zoo is home to more than 10,000 animals and was featured on National Geographics "Secrets of the Zoo".

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

A top rated science center located downtown along the Scioto Mile. It has more than 300+ interactive exhibits, Ohio's largest planetarium, live shows, and more.

Kristen & Marshall

Kristen & Marshall

K&M

Wedding Day