Bess & Todd in Savannah, GA

The wedding uniting Bess Van Eck and Todd Michael Walker is a tale of two trumpeters. The Bride Bess Van Eck, 25 The Groom Todd Michael Walker, 35 The Date February 26 Both students in the Indiana University trumpet performance program (he was a graduate student, she was an undergrad), they met through mutual friends and moved to New York City together after graduating. Two years later, Todd proposed at home during a blizzard -- “Todd is a real sucker for that warm and fuzzy atmosphere,” Bess says. Their winter wedding would be held in a warmer climate though: Savannah, where Bess’ parents live.