June 2006 - The Parklander Magazine

Glorie Ramirez & Zach BogenschutzGlorie is a nursing student and Zach is a Coral Springsfirefighter. They will be married in the spring of 2007,probably in Key West, but are still deciding on a venue.They’reconsidering the Doubletree and know they want an outdoorreception with an ocean view. The couple will reside inCoral Springs.When and how did you meet?May 1, 1998. We worked together at an animal hospitalin Fort Lauderdale.How long did you date before he popped thequestion and how did he propose?Seven and a half years. Zach took me on vacation to Ginnie Springsand proposed beside the fire he made on our first night there.Michelle Schorr & Jason JacobsonMichelle is a graduate student, in Library and Information Science, who also teachesfirst grade. Jason is a restaurant manager. They were married on May 28, 2006, atTemple Beth Torah in Tamarac in a traditional Jewish ceremony. Rabbi Michael Goldofficiated. Michelle’s family lived in South Florida for nine years and she has close tiesto Temple Beth Torah. The reception was held in the temple’s ballroom, and thenewlyweds have made their home in Virginia.When and how did you meet?Jason was working in Virginia Beach but relocating to Northern Virginia.So, he decided to Instant Message AOL members whose profiles indicatedthey were from there, just to get an idea of the area. I was the first and onlyperson he IM’d. After giving him some attitude about IM’ing out-of-the-blue,I agreed to chat with him. Our IMs led to lengthy phone conversations and wemet in person on February 10, 2004, at a Starbucks in Fairfax, VA.How long did you date before he popped the question and how didhe propose?Eight months. We were at the restaurant where we had our first official date.We’d talked about commitment and he asked, “Would it embarrass you if I gaveWhat dating activities did you enjoy?Dinner, movies, snorkeling and travel.What theme and/or colors have you chosen foryour wedding?We’ll have a beach theme since we both enjoy being outdoors.Our color will be light yellow or blue.Where will you go for your honeymoon and why?Bora Bora because we want to go somewhere tropical.Have you chosen your dress and where did you shop?I haven’t started shopping yet.Where are you registered?Bed Bath & Beyond and Macy’s.you this?” He took a small box out ofhis pocket and asked if I’d marry him.What dating activities did youenjoy?Going out to dinner, movies, baseballand hockey games, spending timewith friends and each other.What theme and/or colors did you choose for your wedding?Light blue. We didn't have a theme but our favors were heart-shaped coffeescoops in remembrance of our first meeting.Where did you go for your honeymoon?Walt Disney World in Orlando for a “mini-moon”. We’ll take our realhoneymoon for our one-year wedding anniversary.What style was your dress and where did you shop?My strapless princess dress, by Alfred Angelo, was ivory net over satin withcrystal beading, sequins and re-embroidered lace.the PARKLANDER 63