Bethany & Gary in Catawba Island, OH

Bethany met Gary in a fairly typical way: on a blind date. What wasn’t typical, though, was that Bethany was actually on the blind date with someone else when she started talking to Gary! The Bride Bethany Gale, 31, ad sales The Groom Gary Stark, 38, private equities The Date September 30 A couple of years later, the two were finishing a meal at a Chicago restaurant when Gary presented her with a scrapbook filled with photos of all their great times together. The final page of the book read: “So many great memories. Can’t wait to make more. Will you marry me?” A bottle of sparkling wine from a favorite winery and a fabulous ring sealed the deal. “Oh, my goodness…was I in love!” says Bethany.

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