(continued from page 9) works in the family biz, Zadok Jewelers. Michelle said no. But after much back-and-forth, she agreed. Michelle completed her first semester of nursing school in fall 2013, so Jonathan planned a trip for them to San Juan, Puerto Rico. She knew marriage wasn’t too far off, but he was hinting that the proposal was six months away. However, the first night of their trip, he surprised her and proposed on the beach. Both wanted a destination wedding. The springtime ceremony at St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, Calif., was a traditional Jewish wedding. Michelle said the beach surroundings helped create a beautiful, natural atmosphere. “Our friends and family really enjoyed being able to take the entire weekend to relax with each other,” said Michelle. Bridal advice: Michelle said wedding planning can be stressful, so it’s helpful to work out. “Exercise is really important, both for how you want to look and for your well-being.” Details: Date – March 16, 2014. Headcount – 200. Wedding party – The bridesmaids selected their own dresses. The dress – Michelle wore one dress, from Ivory Bridal, for bridal portraits, the ceremony and a post-ceremony photo session; she wore the second (Ventura’s Bridal) for dancing. Photos – Nancy Aidee (Houston) and Duke Photography (Pasadena, Calif.). Colors – Blush pink, silver, ivory. Food – Simon’s Caterers & Special Events. Sweets – French vanilla wedding cake with vanilla frosting made by Schwartz Bakery in Los Angeles, plus ice cream and an exotic fruit bar. Registries – Crate & Barrel, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kuhl-Linscomb, Bering’s.
Sydney Ealand + Robert Eifler
CALIFORNIA DREAMING Top left: Michelle Lewis and Jonathan Zadok cut their French vanilla wedding cake. Bottom: The couple and their families gather under the chuppa at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in California. Top right: Some men take their future fiancées out for advance ring shopping to get a sense of what they like. Jonathan said it’s easier when you’re in the business, as he is. Photo credit: Duke Photography. TANGLEWOOD/RIVER OAKS BUZZ JUNE 2014 10
Sydney, a civil engineer, and Robert, who’s in the oil and gas business, met in 2007 but were dating other people. They turned their eyes to each other in 2011. One day, the alarm company called to alert her that the alarm was blaring. Sydney rushed home to see Robert in a tux on