Eric and Roberta

Getting Engaged at Linville Falls, North Carolina

Wedding Date: Saturday, March 10, 2007

Destination: Maya Riviera, Mexico 

About us:

Eric and Roberta presently work (and share a cubical!) for the City of Miami Beach's Department of

Tourism and Cultural Development, however, both have worked in the performing arts for years.  Roberta was born in  Birmingham , Alabama , the daughter of Geri, a professional classical singer, and Robert, a professional classical violist and conductor.  Roberta graduated from Alabama School of Fine Arts and Florida State University as a Dance Major where she received her BFA and MFA degrees.  She has danced professionally all over the United States and has lived in Miami , NYC, North Carolina and Austin , Texas .  Eric, born in Long Island , New York , and son of Art and Phyllis, is a professional Lighting Designer for Ballet Gamonet and other regional performing arts organizations.  Eric's work has taken him to Europe, Asia and South America . A graduate of Florida State University with a BA in Theater, Eric was co-founder of the critically acclaimed Acme Acting Company in Miami .  He has acted, directed and designed sets throughout his professional career. Eric is the proud father of 12 year old daughter, Celestial Tost-Fliss, who is following her father’s theatrical footsteps as a Drama Major at BAK Middle School of the Arts.  Both Eric and Roberta enjoy the outdoors, cycling, baseball, FSU football and classic films.

How we met:

Originally Roberta and Eric met in Miami Beach in 1991, while Roberta was performing with

Houlihan and Dancers and Eric was the company's Lighting Designer. They were very interested

in each other at the time, however their lives were headed in different directions. Eric later tried to follow up with Roberta after their brief meeting.  However, Roberta was in the process of moving to North Carolina and they never had the opportunity to speak again. 12 years later Roberta had moved back to 

Miami Beach and happened to attend a concert in the very same theater in which she and Eric had first met. She immediately recognized Eric and introduced herself.  And, as if it was only yesterday, they immediately hit it off and began their friendship.

How we got engaged:

While preparing for their vacation this past August in the mountains of North Carolina , Eric,

due to the airline's strict Code Orange Traveler Alert regulations, managed to sneak the engagement

ring into his luggage without Roberta knowing.  He chose to do this rather than run the risk of having the airport's TSA ruin the surprise by examining the ring box during the flight's security check in. A couple of days into their vacation, they set out on a day long hike in the  Linville Falls area.  Eric planned to propose to Roberta at one of the trails' beautiful scenic overlooks. As they approached the first overlook they were greeted by the smell of a big fat cheap cigar and a man the size of a brown bear; killing any opportunity for Eric's romantic proposal. At the second overlook, numerous tourists and spitting rain again worked against the possibility of a romantic proposal. Tired and hungry, Roberta and Eric retreated back to town for a tasty Mexican lunch. After lunch, determined and fed, Eric and Roberta set back out to  Linville Falls  to hike and explore more scenic overlooks. This time luck was on Eric's (and Roberta's) side.  The sun broke through the rain clouds just as they reached the most romantic and spectacular of the overlooks.  And, no one was in sight! Eric slipped the Black Tahitian Pearl engagement ring out of his hiking shorts and proposed to a startled Roberta. As luck would have it a few minutes later a couple of tourists arrived in time to capture the moment with the camera.  We've posted this photo on the website.

About our wedding:

The ceremony and reception will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2007, at the Venetian Pool in

Coral Gables , Florida (www.venetianpool.com). Formed from a coral rock quarry in 1923, this 820,000 gallon pool is fed with cool spring water daily and features two waterfalls, coral caves and grottos. The Venetian Pool is designated as a historic landmark and is a couple of blocks from the historic Biltmore Hotel.   The pool's surrounding buildings are designed in Venetian-style architecture. We're requesting that our guests arrive between 5:00 – 5:30 pm.

About our honeymoon:

Our Honeymoon will take place the last week of April 2007, at an all inclusive resort

in Maya Riviera area of  Mexico . We can hardly wait to relax a lot, enjoy swims up to the pool bar for umbrella drinks, play a round or two of golf, and have a romantic side by side massage. 

Oh, and visit the area's incredible Mayan ruins!

Message to Guests:

We have so many things around the house. We registered for our honeymoon so guests can

give the gift of special memories as we begin our new life together as Mr & Mrs!

Cheers!  We look forward to seeing you.

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