Wedding Date
September 6, 2013
The Proposal
Rain nearly ruined it. We'd arrived in Chicago early that morning, having wanted to pack in a full day of sightseeing before my conference began the next day. We walked around downtown, grabbed a great lunch at a Chicago favorite, and sipped an afternoon cocktail at the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Center. We decided we'd walk back to our hotel so we could see more of the city?and that's when the rain came. We'd planned to head to Navy Pier that evening for the fireworks, but would the rain let up in time? I had the ring in my pocket. I didn't have a backup plan. I debated over dinner at Gino's East whether to scrap the idea. Thankfully, the rain moved out over Lake Michigan in time for the sun to set. We made it to Navy Pier after dark. Puddles from the day's showers reflected the bright, colorful lights of the Ferris wheel and amusement rides. As the fireworks began to pop, she said, ?I think we did everything you could possibly do today.? I pulled the ring from my pocket. ?We've still got one more thing to do,? I told her.
Wedding Location
Fayetteville, AR
Bride's Hometown or City of Residence
Fayetteville, AR
Groom's Hometown or City of Residence
Fayetteville, AR
Bride's Parents and City of Residence
Emily is the daughter of Jan and Randy Ironside of Rogers
Bride's Grandparents and City of Residence
She is the granddaughter of the late Joe and Nell Ironside of Springdale and the late Ivan and Alma Lavara Johnston of Waurika, Oklahoma.
Bride's Employment and Education
Emily works at Walton Arts Center. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a master?s degree in communication and a graduate of Rogers High School.
Groom's Parents and City of Residence
The groom is the son of Kathy and Jerry Leding of Springdale.
Groom's Grandparents and City of Residence
He is the grandson of Mildred and the late Norbert Leding of Altus and the late Al and Jackie Dahlem of Many, Louisiana.
Groom's Employment and Education
Greg is a graphic and web designer and currently serves District 86 in Fayetteville in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a bachelor?s degree in marketing management and a graduate of Springdale High School.
Engagement Info August 4, 2012 Chicago, IL Wedding Info September 6, 2013 Fayetteville, AR About Emily Rogers Hometown Fayetteville Residence Walton Arts Center Occupation About Greg Springdale Hometown Fayetteville Residence State Representative/Graphic & Web Designer Occupation Emily's Parents Jan and Randy Ironside Greg's Parents Kathy and Jerry Leding