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Bridget Weston and Richard Pollack
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Richard Pollack, 26
Bridget and Richard will marry April 10, 2010, likely in D.C. or Northern Virginia.
1. How did you meet?
They met while attending the University of Pennsylvania, where they shared a large group of friends. Toward the end of their senior year, Bridget recalls, "There was a lot of flirting back and forth, but Rick would never ‘make the move.'" Rick admits he "wasn't sure if starting a relationship was a good idea" with graduation looming. On May 25, 2005, the two discussed the future and shared their first kiss. Rick says: "I realized she was worth it and that I never wanted to lose her."
2. How did he propose?
While driving home from a party on Jan. 1, 2009, Rick said he wasn't feeling well and asked whether they could pull over at the Jefferson Memorial. After he'd been gone for five minutes, Bridget assumed he had gotten "sick or arrested" and resolved to find him. She spotted him by the Tidal Basin in front of the monument. "I ran over, thinking he was ill. That's when he gave me a kiss and got down on one knee," Bridget says.
3. Describe a time when things were tough but you stayed together and forged through.
"Rick and I had been dating less than six months when my mom had a massive stroke. Two days before Christmas, we were told she wouldn't make it, and we brought her home to die in peace. My mother was my best friend, and I cannot explain how sad I was." Rick instinctively responded with kindness. He says: "As soon as I heard, I knew I had to be there for her. Doing anything I could to help her was what I wanted to do. It still is."
4. If you had to make a TV show, movie or book into the theme of your wedding, which would you choose and why?
Although Rick was holding out for "SportsCenter," he agrees with Bridget's suggestion: "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." She says: "It's about never losing touch with your inner child and taking care of your loved ones."
5. You get to the ceremony site on your wedding day, and the roof has fallen in. What do you do?
"This is why we are having a civil ceremony!" Bridget says.
6. Would you rather get married in a lime-green prom ensemble from the 1970s, or include all your exes in the wedding party?
Lime green, baby. "I think the pictures would be fantastic, and our family and friends would go all-out," Rick says. "Seriously, do you know where I can get a lime-green tuxedo?"
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Good Luck I hope you win!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Sally and Ken Unger , Posted February 20, 2009 8:51 AMI hope you win!! The money you save means extra beer at the wedding!!
By Alex , Posted February 20, 2009 9:21 AMGood Luck!
By Tina Costantino , Posted February 20, 2009 9:39 AMGood luck! Will pass this along to my facebook crew.
By kathy Webb , Posted February 20, 2009 9:49 AMGreat story and great couple - family friend - Good Luck!
By William Sutch , Posted February 20, 2009 9:52 AMbest of luck - you deserve it!
By Mary Weston , Posted February 20, 2009 10:01 AMI hope you win too, but if not, you're Dad will cover it! Best wishes for the future and enjoy the planning!!
By Ann Fense , Posted February 20, 2009 10:04 AMGood luck to my favorite niece Bridgie !!
By Uncle Mike Weston , Posted February 20, 2009 10:06 AMI wish you both the very best. A happy and wonderful life together.
By John Kelly , Posted February 20, 2009 10:13 AMGood Luck and much love,
By Linda Smith , Posted February 20, 2009 10:16 AMAunt Lin
GOOD LUCK!!!!
By Erika , Posted February 20, 2009 10:16 AMWe can't help but smile when we see you two together..
By Uncle jer & aunt dor , Posted February 20, 2009 10:17 AMWho is carrying the bird cage at the wedding !!!
BR, If you win can I please be moved up to the A list ? Thanks, Love ya, Dad ( Ha , I crack me up)
By Dad , Posted February 20, 2009 10:29 AMRick and Bridgette Good Luck I hope you win.
By Joyce Ferguson , Posted February 20, 2009 10:51 AMbest of luck to you, hope you win
By elvira hopkins , Posted February 20, 2009 11:05 AMbest of luck from one of the erie family members.....
By maria frascone , Posted February 20, 2009 11:13 AMwishing you both the very best as you begin your lives together.
By maria verdi , Posted February 20, 2009 11:30 AMhey Bridg, its Dana and aunt Janie we are voting for you and hope u win. You deserve it. My mom is already putting a crazy get up together for your wedding.
By Dana , Posted February 20, 2009 11:37 AMIf I vote twice and you guys win, does that mean I get to have two dinners at the reception?
By Ben , Posted February 20, 2009 11:41 AMSorry for the loss of your mom. I hope you win!
By Michelle , Posted February 20, 2009 12:27 PMGood luck to you both... I too would love to stop by for dinner and see the winnings..
By Heather Rau , Posted February 20, 2009 12:43 PMlove you, Heather xo
My fingers are crossed. We hope you win. god luck from Maggie,Samantha and Colleen. We love you
By Linda , Posted February 20, 2009 1:09 PMGood Luck!
By Jim O'Donnell , Posted February 20, 2009 1:32 PM"Wonderful" family!!!! The best of everything to you both!
By Michell Dawson , Posted February 20, 2009 1:44 PMNice Photo. Cherry blossoms are soooo original . . .
Congrats y'all. You will take the cake.
By Clint Potter , Posted February 20, 2009 1:54 PMCongrats Bridget.
By Shawn Kehan , Posted February 20, 2009 3:15 PMGood luck you guys deserve it! :)
By Allison Terzyk , Posted February 20, 2009 4:25 PMGood luck guys!!!!
By Aunt Sue , Posted February 20, 2009 5:10 PMI voted for you GL!
By Jefe Snuggles , Posted February 20, 2009 5:11 PMYou guys are going to rock this competition!! We love you!!!!!!!!!
By Mary & Joe , Posted February 20, 2009 8:03 PMGuys I love you both! Good luck but you know your gonna win with how big the families are and how many love you...plus the fact that i like have everyone I know voting for you too cause I LOVE YOU! (first)
;) Got the date saved I sooooo cant wait!
By Cuz Jenny , Posted February 20, 2009 8:29 PMI am voting for you. Lylas your twinny
By samantha (your twinny) , Posted February 20, 2009 8:39 PMHi Guys" Your Getting Married" I love you soooo much and hope to see u soon !!!!! Lylas
By Maggie , Posted February 20, 2009 9:23 PMHay guys I can not what to see you Love you !!!!!!!!
By Maggie , Posted February 20, 2009 9:28 PMGood Luck guys!!! I can't wait to see pictures!!!
By Jessica Conley , Posted February 20, 2009 9:36 PMWishing you both much Happiness and Good luck.
By Paul J Smith , Posted February 20, 2009 10:37 PMBRIDGET AND RICK
By MRS. FITZ , Posted February 20, 2009 10:42 PMLOVE AND LUCK
What a great opportunity. Lots of luck you two.
By Nancy Morgan , Posted February 20, 2009 10:50 PMGood Luck, When you win you can save some for Kate.
By Jim C , Posted February 21, 2009 4:34 AMGood luck Bridget and Rick! I hope you win and wish you all the best that life has to offer. Love Kathy D
By Kathy DiDonato , Posted February 21, 2009 9:04 AMCongratulations - good luck in the contest!
By friend of Aunt Sue , Posted February 21, 2009 9:39 AMGood Luck! Hope it all turns out for you two!
By Jack Cashman Jr. , Posted February 21, 2009 10:13 AMBest of Luck to both of you.
Great Uncle Tony
By Anthony Morgan , Posted February 21, 2009 12:42 PMHi Bridget & Rick,
By Debbie Bielecki , Posted February 21, 2009 4:29 PMWishing you both all the happiness in the world!!!
Love the Debbie, Matt,Elizabeth & Madeline.
Congrats Bridget. You both deserve a full and wonderful life together.
By Hugh , Posted February 21, 2009 7:44 PMCongratulations Bridge... I wish you guys the best of luck.. Hope you win!
By Bridget Albright , Posted February 21, 2009 10:58 PMThis is the Obvious vote.
By Inigo , Posted February 21, 2009 11:42 PMThis is awesome! Congratulations Bridget!
By Zach , Posted February 22, 2009 10:39 AMBest of Luck to your both!
By ritamarotta , Posted February 22, 2009 11:10 AMRita - friend of Mrs. Fitz
Keeping our fingers crossed.
By Floods , Posted February 22, 2009 12:06 PMhope u guys win! love u!
By kim + matt minetola , Posted February 22, 2009 12:36 PMI loved reading your entry. One thing that set you all apart was the fact that you BOTH answered the questions. It was a team effort. I think that is what marriage is all about. I read the other entries and although very honest and filled with love. You two had to me what real love and a long lasting relationship needs. Equality. Good luck I hope you two win. You deserve it!
By Kuumo77 , Posted February 22, 2009 1:12 PMGood luck Bridget. You've been Mary's friend so long. And Rick, I remember you from move Mary in Day....and lunch at Jack's Firehouse.
Monica Hackett, Mary's mother
By Monica Hackett , Posted February 22, 2009 1:20 PMTwo Thumbs Up!
By Jim Morgan , Posted February 22, 2009 9:50 PMGood Luck!!!
By Bridget Messer , Posted February 23, 2009 5:24 AMBridget Messer-Local 420
Bridget: can't believe ur old enough to get married! You're still a little kid playing with Caitlin in my eyes...Good luck to you and Rick! Win this contest, OK?
By Mary and Jerry Becker , Posted February 23, 2009 6:19 AMGood Luck
By harvey Robbin , Posted February 23, 2009 6:58 AMGood luck
By Garry Dugan , Posted February 23, 2009 7:26 AMBridget, you turned into a beautiful young woman. Good Luck.
By John Miller , Posted February 23, 2009 10:54 AMgood luck, guys we are sooo cute...
By anne smith , Posted February 23, 2009 11:16 AMBridget,
By Kathy McGee Burns , Posted February 23, 2009 11:39 AMIt all sounds so wonderful for you and Rick.I hope you always keep
that child within!
Kathy
I'm Kelly Wall's Mom
Dear Bridget & Rick, if,for some strange reason you guys don"t win, I suggest we write President Obama,asking to add you to his stimulus package...everything else is in there !!! OK..I could'nt help myself...just joking....all my love ! Ron
By Ron Selzer , Posted February 23, 2009 11:52 AMRick and Bridget-
By Andria Topel , Posted February 23, 2009 1:19 PMGood luck. I hope you win. Best wishes for your future. A. Topel
Bridget & Rick,
Good luck - hope you win -I have my fingers and toes crossed. Sent this to everyone I know - hope it helps.
Love,
By Donna Dirscherl , Posted February 23, 2009 1:40 PMAunt Donna
Bridget, Enjoy the Present, I know your marriage will be wonderful.
By Micky Baehr , Posted February 23, 2009 5:09 PMYou & Rick are going to win this,
Congradulations,
Micky Sr.
Good luck. You both deserve to win.
By Ruth Faller , Posted February 23, 2009 5:20 PMGood Luck!
By Donna Fluehr , Posted February 23, 2009 6:09 PMBridge,
By Jim Weston , Posted February 23, 2009 7:19 PMDid you get a job yet?
Uncle Jim
Bridget and Rick,
Hope you win and have a wonderful life together.
Joe Kehan
By Joe Kehan , Posted February 23, 2009 8:49 PMBest of luck hope it all workd out
By GARY CHASE , Posted February 24, 2009 7:43 AMgood luck
By Denise Vanacore , Posted February 24, 2009 9:57 AMBe fair and share. God bless your lives together.
By Uncle John , Posted February 24, 2009 10:28 AMBest of luck guys! I think 1% of what you save would be a realistic reimbursement for my vote, right?
By Matt Tiede , Posted February 24, 2009 10:08 PMCongrats, I hope you win. You are the best. Love you, Roe and Joe
By Rosemary Kehan , Posted February 25, 2009 12:18 PMGood Luck..................
By Sally and Ken Unger , Posted February 25, 2009 1:38 PMHI I HOPE U WIN. LOVE U
By IKCY , Posted February 25, 2009 4:43 PMgoog luck
By patty , Posted February 26, 2009 9:55 AMRick, I know Bridget is a great girl but think about what you're doing man...That family is strange....Just kidding...Love to you both...The best man won....
By Shawn T. , Posted February 26, 2009 11:54 AMWell a hearty congratulations to you both! Best wishes with the contest and wedding planning - remember, lots of wine Bridget, lots of wine.
Can't wait to see the wedding pics!
By gwen , Posted February 26, 2009 9:50 PMXO
Gwen C
RUH ROH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By K Dubs , Posted February 26, 2009 11:05 PMRUH ROH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By K Dubs , Posted February 26, 2009 11:05 PMBest of Luck!
By Len DiGati , Posted February 27, 2009 8:29 AMYou two are the best!
By Amanda Dabbs , Posted February 27, 2009 9:46 AMYour dad said if we voted for you we would get invited to the wedding. Your sure to get enough votes now.
By Pat Gleason , Posted February 27, 2009 9:51 AMRick, I know Bridget is a great girl but, think about what your doing. Her dad's not funny. How much fake laughing can one guy take!
Sean T.
By Sean T. , Posted February 27, 2009 9:58 AMHey so happy for you. Best of luck..Jen
By jen edson , Posted February 27, 2009 10:16 AMGood Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Gentry , Posted February 27, 2009 11:03 AMBest of Luck
By frank ansel , Posted February 27, 2009 12:39 PMBridget: you are a shoo in to win. Just rub your dad's head for good luck. It always worked for me. Good luck, Tom Burke
By Tom Burke , Posted February 27, 2009 1:08 PMBridget & Rick,
By Tara & John , Posted February 27, 2009 11:22 PMvoting under the wire, we hope that we put you over the top... You deserve the prizes, but you both already won,,, you have each other.
We love you guys,
Tara & John