Engagement Party 

Church of the Redeemer Episcopal

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Ben and Ella met through mutual friends at their campus ministry, RUF, but things really took off on an Appalachian Trail hike in Georgia, where long miles led to even longer conversations and plenty of laughs. Soon after, a hurricane hit Sarasota, Ella’s curtains fell down, and Ben was recruited for emergency home repairs paid for with a warm bowl of Annie's mac and cheese after he hadn’t eaten a real meal in a week. From there, it was clear this was something special. Over the year, they’ve gone snowboarding, camped, traveled to the Keys where Ella caught her first lobster with Ben’s family, and bonded over concerts, orchestras, and endless episodes of How I Met Your Mother. They are so excited to celebrate this next chapter surrounded by their family and friends.

Our Story

Photos

Grace Gaulin

Laura Hewitt

Rayelinn Bromley

Vivienne Pinkham

Lissi Strom

Bella Strom

Maxwell Gaulin

Alec Boot-Handford

Ty Seabaugh

Caden Coffey

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

We suggest summer formal- think flowy dresses, breezy suits, and sunshine-ready style. Most importantly, we want you to feel comfortable and fabulous, so please wear what makes you feel your best.

What to Wear

We have blocked a small number of rooms here for the rate of $139 for a queen room. Book by June 24th using group code AGU

Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota

Other Recommendations: We love the <a href="https://www.hotelsone.com/sarasota-hotels-us/kompose-boutique-hotel.html?dsti=38215316&amp;dstt=8&amp;nid=1&amp;as=g&amp;aid=665846853798&amp;cmpid=13983578&amp;agid=151355342357&amp;gid=Cj0KCQjwkYLPBhC3ARIsAIyHi3RtCrY3W29wBtj4DBxRNrQXgCF2tq0htkMbzUDLMI-lS7srPRYL4VIaAvCxEALw_wcB&amp;gwbrd=Cj8KCAjw7vzOBhBvEi8Ax2xm50O-bzaBIeSNdmRNsAhtYWgEq9CFxV8vUTXjWO1-LO6JAxDF1YCYsEyrARoCmOQ&amp;ggbrd=0AAAAAD4o1PfcDBJMMrgPkLKWhB9uLDzGr&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=13983578&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD4o1PfcDBJMMrgPkLKWhB9uLDzGr&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwkYLPBhC3ARIsAIyHi3RtCrY3W29wBtj4DBxRNrQXgCF2tq0htkMbzUDLMI-lS7srPRYL4VIaAvCxEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kompose Boutique Hotel </a> , a fresh and trendy hotel with lots of character and loads of amenities. Mid-price range $$ If you would like a luxury option, we recommend the five-star bayfront <a href="https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/srqrz-the-ritz-carlton-sarasota/overview/?nst=paid&amp;cid=PAI_GLB0004YXD_GLE000BIM6_GLF000OETD&amp;ppc=ppc&amp;pId=ustbppc&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=1658413582&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADilnid6SVm--Ztielr8Q79Rz3Qp-&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwkYLPBhC3ARIsAIyHi3Sy30Lr8S7TKf2-AZCAVhBW2EPddNsj595k7jDFx7jisX9s-tkZhckaAtbLEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ritz-Carlton</a>. Pricey $$$$

Accommodations

Visit the famous beach, known worldwide for its nearly 100% quartz-crystal sand, dubbed the “world's finest, whitest sand”, never gets hot under the Gulf Coast sun and tropical weather.

Siesta Key Beach

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA)

Kayak through the famous Lido Key Mangrove Tunnels

Kayaking SRQ

Tour the remarkable mansion of John and Mable Ringling

Ca' d'Zan

Home to more than 140 upscale boutiques, award-winning restaurants, posh art galleries, and more in an open-air European-inspired setting, St. Armands Circle is said to be the jewel of Sarasota.

St. Armands Circle

A premier fishing charter with over 35 years of service

Charter Boat Shark

Things to Do in Sarasota

Meet us at the Church of the Redeemer, 222 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, on July 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. for our ceremony—then keep the celebration going with a cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing in Gillespie Hall right after.

Ben & Ella