Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Walch
Allison & Ryan Walch
Married on May 21, 2011
I had the absolute pleasure of spending this past Saturday afternoon with a GEARYS Favorite Couple and their bridal registry consultant, Szilvia. Allison and Ryan Walch were selected to be featured in our store front window and are an absolutely delightful and down-to–earth couple.
Their Story: In a Nutshell
Allison, a freelance journalist, and Ryan, a film editor, are native Angelinos born at Ceders Sinai and are coincidentally both TWINS! They met online and instantly connected. After happily dating for a year, to the DAY, Ryan decided he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Allison. The two love-birds took a romantic vacation to Santa Barbara to celebrate their one-year anniversary. On the 3rd day Ryan awoke Allison at 7am out of excitement to pop the question! He showed her a video montage that he had made commemorating their first year together, which concluded with the most romantic words… “One year ago today you stole my heart, and every day since has been amazing.” He then asked for her hand in marriage. A thrilled and love-struck Allison of course said “yes”. Ryan later told her that he had bonded with her family over picking out her engagement ring and they had been in on the surprise the entire time!
Just over 2 years later they are husband and wife and couldn’t possibly be happier and more in love.
Unlike most bridal couples, Allison and Ryan took an “anti- bridezilla” approach to planning their wedding by letting the public plan the wedding by casting votes! Like myself (however she is MUCH more seasoned), Allison is a blogger! She created a blog for the LA Times Magazine called “Plan My Wedding”, where her readers were able to vote on wedding related decisions (ie. her dress, wedding cake, honeymoon destination etc.) and essentially plan their wedding!
Allison’s Former Blog: http://planmywedding.latimesmagazine.com/
KTLA Coverage of Their Wedding: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheAkornberg#p/a/u/0/bb3RZ9OP3jE
Another KTLA clip: http://planmywedding.latimesmagazine.com/2011/04/engaging-you-a-recap-of-your-votes-on-ktla.html
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PlanMyWedding
Twitter: PlanMyWeddingLA and WriteUpUrAli
Allison is currently working on a new blog about the new adventures of married life! She is an incredibly talented writer and I look forward to following them on their journey as a married couple!
Allison’s New Website: MRS. Guided http://www.mrsguided.com/
Now onto the REGISTRY!
Before we began the registry redemption process we had our couple pose next to the front store window where they were featured!
View from the store-front (pardon the slight Glare due to the California sun):
With the help and guidance of their blog followers and our GEARYS bridal registry consultant, Szilvia, they selected a gorgeous pattern by Mottahedeh & Co. for their formal dinnerware.
Chinoise Blue
They chose a delicate Christofle pattern, Royal Cisele, for their flatware to compliment the Chinoise Blue dinnerware.
For their casual, everyday China, they decided upon a classic Juliska pattern, “Berry and Thread” in white.
Allison and Ryan were incredibly sweet and appreciative of the experience that they had during their registry process. They both mentioned how fortunate they were to have worked with Szilvia who made them appreciate the art of selecting their dinnerware. Also to comprehend that it is more than just dinnerware; it is an investment in their future as a couple. They look forward to using their new china services at parties with friends, with their children and at their first holiday party, thus viewing it as a window into the future.
Congratulations to Allison and Ryan.
With love,
Your GEARYS Family.
Xoxo,
Annie
