GABRIELLA BIEDINGER - HER LIFE Magazine

LOCAL BUSINESSES THATSHARED IN THE LOVEBridal gown:The Elizabeth Bridal Salon,LodiBridesmaids’ Gowns:Ann TaylorHair Styling:The Spa at Wine & Roses,LodiPhotography:Briggs PhotographyVideography:ikandi films,StocktonFlorist:The Big Bang Event Design,SacramentoDJ and Photo Booth:Elite Entertainment,StocktonCaterer:Chef Fabrice Dubac,Wine & RosesCake:The Frosted Flour,LodiVenue:Wine & Roses,LodiEmily says, “Ethan is more than the man I ever realized he was and I am so blessed to be able tospend the rest of my life with him. There is nobody I can rely on, lean on, complain to, laugh with, orhave more fun with than Ethan.” Ethan describes their relationship as “the best thing to ever happento me. No matter how things are I can always count on Emily to be there for me, to talk and laughtogether and look forward to each and every day together. She is my one true love.”Ethan surprised Emily with a proposal in the Hideaway Suite at Wine & Roses, with a little helpfrom her friends at work. Her boss asked her to meet a customer and show the hotel rooms locatedin the Inn. She was less than thrilled to do this one minute before going home, and made her wayover to the Inn. The owner, Kathryn, let her know that the customer was already upstairs. Emilysays, “As I walked in the door of the hotel room, Ethan was there and I immediately knew. After hegot down on one knee and asked me I was so choked up I could barely get the yes out of my mouth.He still claims I never said yes. At that point, we popped the champagne and enjoyed some horsd’oeuvres on the balcony.”Continued on page 68Jeweler:Ybarra Jewelers, Inc.,StocktonInvitations & Stationery:Jill Means Design, Inc., Lodi,CEG Invitations, StocktonCalligraphers:Amanda Bondoc, place cards;The Calligraphy Girl, invitationsCeremony Music:Elegance Harp and FluteAfter Party Band:Cold ShotHERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 67