Morgan + Ellis

October 12, 2024 • Baltimore, MD, USA

Morgan + Ellis

October 12, 2024 • Baltimore, MD, USA

Wedding Party

Madison Benson
Madison Benson - Maid of Honor
Madi is Morgan's first younger sister. Madi holds an irreplaceable role not only as a sibling but as a dearest friend, fiercest defender, and greatest cheerleader. With her boundless love, unwavering support, and infectious enthusiasm, she has been an integral part of Morgan's life since Morgan became a big sister to her.
Ella Benson
Ella Benson - Maid of Honor
Ella Bella Benson is Morgan’s youngest sister. She is a talented artist, awesome athlete, and is soon headed to the University of Tennessee to pursue a degree in architecture. Morgan is so proud of Ella and is grateful to have her by her side on her wedding day!
Grace La Rosa
Grace La Rosa - Bridesmaid
Morgan and Grace became close friends in middle school. They have experienced numerous adventures together, from attending dance classes and Sunday school to cheering side by side throughout their four years of high school. Last year, Morgan had the honor of standing by Grace's side as a bridesmaid in her wedding.
Kyla Mitchell
Kyla Mitchell - Bridesmaid
Morgan and Kyla's friendship was initially sparked by Morgan's friendship with Grace. Their bond strengthened throughout high school and continued to flourish during and after college. Last year, Morgan had the privilege of being one of Kyla's bridesmaids.
Indu Radhakrishnan
Indu Radhakrishnan - Bridesmaid
Morgan and Indu became friends while working as Resident Advisors at JHU. They then lived together in the beloved "Homelyn" apartment while Morgan was in grad school. Together, they've explored some of Baltimore's most exciting places. Through every twist and turn of post-college life, Indu has been a steadfast source of support for Morgan, making their friendship a true treasure.
Caitlin Perez-Stable
Caitlin Perez-Stable - Bridesmaid
Morgan and Caitlin became close friends through cheerleading at JHU. Caitlin is one of Morgan's dearest friends from her time as an undergraduate student. Together, they enthusiastically cheered on both the JHU sports teams and each other, providing unwavering support as they navigated through the challenges and triumphs of university life.
Kelli Crabtree Smith
Kelli Crabtree Smith - Bridesmaid
Kelli is Ellis's older sister and she and Morgan have become great friends as Morgan has become a part of the Crabtree family.
Garrett Isbell
Garrett Isbell - Best Man
Garrett was the first friend that Ellis made in Alabama, and despite the embarrassment and physical harm they have brought each other, they are somehow still friends. As a keen survivalist and environmental engineering expert, ask him for any survival tips you may need (or his recipe for squirrel and dumplings).
Reid Ruggles
Reid Ruggles - Groomsman
Ellis met Reid (and Dalton) in sixth grade math class, where Reid effectively established that he was smarter than the rest of the friend group in math, and massively more mature. An aerospace engineer and father, ask him how Teddy is doing or any questions you have about rocket propulsion.
Dalton Kerby
Dalton Kerby - Groomsman
Ellis met Dalton (and Reid) in sixth grade math, where Dalton learned that he hated math, but was good enough at it to get to go ice skating because of it. A PR and Business Specialist with love for the arts, a discussion with Dalton about pop culture is always a good time.
Daniel Bridi Valentim
Daniel Bridi Valentim - Groomsman
Daniel and Ellis met by playing soccer most days at the University of Alabama, and he was such a good friend that Ellis learned Portuguese from hanging around him so much. A structural engineer and these days a former athlete, ask him about soccer, volleyball, or concrete.
Eli Paetow
Eli Paetow - Groomsman
Eli and Ellis became friends from cross country, where instead of running the given practice routes, they would run home and play video games for a few rounds before connecting back with the rest of the team. An amateur comedian and professional software developer, ask him who the best Smash Bros player of the groomsmen is or any questions you have on coding.
Brent Ifemembi
Brent Ifemembi - Groomsman
Brent and Ellis met during their PhDs at Johns Hopkins and became close friends from classes, sports, and Brent still having a positive record against Ellis in chess. A chemical engineer and lover of competition, ask him about microfluidics or when the Lakers last beat the Nuggets.
Nelson Ndahiro
Nelson Ndahiro - Groomsman
Ellis and Nelson met during their PhDs at Johns Hopkins and became close friends from classes, sports, and their mutual love of good TV. Another chemical engineer and Rwandan soccer prodigy, ask him about his biotechnology startup with Brent, or what the greatest TV show of all time is (and why it’s Hunter x Hunter).
Lateef Aliyu
Lateef Aliyu - Groomsman
Lateef and Ellis met during their PhDs at Johns Hopkins and became close friends from classes, sports, and Lateef dragging Ellis to the gym every weekend while Brent slept in. We saved the best chemical engineer of the groomsmen for last. Ask him how the Knicks will do this year, or any tips you need regarding chess, CoD, or bioreactors.
Cole Griffith
Cole Griffith - Officiant
Cole and Ellis met in high school, and bonded from both being transplants in Muscle Shoals and being members of the best track and field team in north Alabama (don’t quote anyone on that). An expert in theology and lover of good music, ask him for any help you need translating from Greek or Hebrew to English or his stance on any current rap beef.