Ellen O'Brien

Lives In

New York, New York

Education

Northwestern University

Expertise

Real Weddings
Wedding Planning
Wedding Gifts
Relationships
Wedding Venues

Ellen is an editor at Brides.
She is a writer, editor, and content strategist specializing in lifestyle, wellness, beauty, and health content.
Ellen's work also appears in National Geographic, GQ, PS, Outside, Yoga Journal, and The Knot.

Experience

Prior to joining the Brides team as editor in August 2024, Ellen was a freelance writer and editor covering lifestyle, health, and fitness topics. Previously, she served as associate fitness editor at Peloton and digital editor at Outside. While at Outside, she managed the site's health, wellness, and nutrition coverage. A former contributor to The Knot, she also has experience writing about wedding planning, wedding gifts, honeymoon destinations, and wedding venues.