Both Rachel and Jasonare teachers in Palm Beach,and their wedding and receptionwill take place at Embassy SuitesDeerfield Beach Resort, on a date to be announced.Rabbi Robert Silvers, of Congretation B’Nai Israel, willofficiate at a traditional Jewish ceremony and the semiformalreception will be energetic yet elegant.<strong>The</strong>y planto make their home in a condo in Boynton Beach.When and how did you meet?We met on an online dating site called “jdate”.We’d shown an interest in each other a yearbefore we actually started dating. Since wereconnected, it was meant to be!How long did you date before he popped the questionand how did he propose?Nine months, and I knew it was about to happen! It was atsunset in the evening on the Verandah Deck of a cruise ship enroute to Cozumel, Mexico. Jason got on bended knee and said,Rachel Brody & Jason Rayner“Let’s get this over with!” But in an exciting, loving way!What sort of dating activities did you enjoy?Jason and I have a mutual love and respect for theoutdoors. We went snorkeling, walked trails andcanoed. Laughing on the couch watching favoritemovies is something we enjoy, too.What theme and colors have you chosen for yourwedding?We’re having a beach theme, with Wedgewood blue orBlue Jay and cream. We’d both rather be in the water.Where will you go for your honeymoon?A Utah or Arizona National Park tour is just for us—with a short stop at a spa for romance of course!Have you chosen your dress and where did you shop?My romantically elegant gown was purchased at Alfredo Angelo’sin Pompano Beach. When I tried it on, my mom and I had“that moment” and I knew.Lois J. Malachowsky & John Rush Crockett,Lois is a freelance writer and a case manager for U-Scoot (medical mobility)in Fort Lauderdale. John is a musician, writer, filmmaker and pool technicianfor Lennon Pools in Boca Raton.<strong>The</strong>y were married on May 18, <strong>2006</strong>, aboardthe Caribbean Princess with the ship’s captain officiating at a traditionalceremony. <strong>The</strong>re were two receptions—one onboard and then a simplewedding supper at La Veranda in Pompano Beach when they returned fromthe cruise.<strong>The</strong> couple will live in Coconut Creek.Where and how did you meet?At a popular night spot in Fort Lauderdale. We looked across theroom at each other and something just clicked. John knew some ofthe guys in the band and got up to play a couple of numbers onbass guitar—and I was hooked.How long did you date until he popped the question and howdid he propose?Five and a half years—we didn’t want to jump into anything. Heproposed on Christmas Eve, at home. Traditionally, it’s a quietnight we spend together. He handed me a little white box andinside was a lovely eternity ring.What dating activities did you enjoy?Watching sci-fi, horror, fantasy and action movies, dining out, readingto each other, writing together, long walks, snorkeling and gettingtogether with friends.What theme and/or colors did youhave for your wedding?Ivory, hot pink and peach.Where did you honeymoon?On the ship—and we plan to continueit for the rest of our lives.What style was your dress and wheredid you get it?My elegant, ivory Mon Cherie bridalgown made me feel like a princess. I gotit at Zola Keller on Las Olas Boulevardin Fort Lauderdale. My headpiece waspearls and rhinestones.Danielle Rudisill & Rich ZabarskyDanielle works in environmental education at Kids Ecology Corps and Rich is a background investigator for USIS.<strong>The</strong>y will be married on March 4, 2007, in an interfaith ceremony and they plan to make their home in Coral Springs.When and how did you meet?On July 11, 2004, I was waiting tables at Smokey Bones BBQ.Rich’s brother and his fiancé were my regulars. That night theybrought Rich into the restaurant and I went over to say hello. Iwalked away and Rich asked his future sister–in–law why shedidn’t introduce us. She called me back over and we talked for afew minutes. Joking, I asked them, “If I date your brother, can I cometo the wedding?” <strong>The</strong>y laughed and Rich turned red so I knew itwas safe to give him my phone number. He called the next day.How long did you date before he popped the question, and howdid he propose?One year and five months. We went out to dinner and afterwardswe exchanged Christmas gifts.When we’d opened all the gifts, Richsaid, “Don’t get mad, but I picked up one more.”I was surprised—he’d already gotten me a puppy! He told me thegift was hidden somewhere in the Christmas tree. I looked but hadno luck finding it. Finally he pointed to the area and I pulled out thesmall box. He opened it, showed me the ring, got down on one kneeand asked me to marry him.What sort of dating activities did you enjoy?Playing poker with friends, movies, dinners and relaxing at home.Where and when will you be married and how did you pick the place?We looked at lots of places but decided Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdalewould be the most memorable. We’ll also have an elegant eveningreception there.What theme and/or colors have you chosen for your wedding and why?Pink and silver because Iwanted pink roses inmemory of my mother.Where will you go foryour honeymoon?We’re thinking Hawaii butthat’s not definite.
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