Sloane Ellington–Ashbridge, 28 • Rhett Ashbridge, 31
Rhinebeck, New York — Hudson Valley Sloane grew up in Rhinebeck, a quiet town in New York’s Hudson Valley where both sides of her family have deep roots. The Ellingtons have been part of the community for generations, known for their steady involvement in local arts programs and education foundations. Her father, Jameson, and her stepmother, Catherine, raised both Sloane and her stepsister, Annabelle, in a home grounded in tradition, structure, and a kind of understated stability that came from being part of a long-established family. After high school, Sloane moved to New York City for college, planning a simple business career. Modeling wasn’t part of the plan, but being scouted at nineteen changed everything, leading to a career she built quietly but successfully before choosing to step back once she felt fulfilled. Rhett comes from one of Rhinebeck’s older families as well. The Ashbridges have operated a regional contracting and development company for decades—a name that’s been woven into the town longer than most of its newer neighborhoods. After earning his degree in the city, Rhett returned home to take on a leadership role in the family business, carrying forward the legacy he grew up around. Though they grew up in the same town and the same circles, it wasn’t until they crossed paths again in Manhattan that anything shifted. A familiar face turned into an easy conversation, and that conversation became something neither of them expected. They’ve been together since Sloane was twenty-one, and married for the last two years. Now settled back in their hometown, the two have been trying to start a family for nearly a year. It hasn’t been simple, but they're hopeful—steady in their routines, grounded in each other, and ready for whatever comes next. Traits Sloane: Ambitious, Creative, Foodie Rhett: Loyal, Family-Oriented, Active
