politics of lovE ReAl weDDinGS Julie & Paul Hegyi January 24, 2008 By Darren Elms • Photography by Jodi Yorston Photography n a high-stakes campaign, taking a direct approach often brings about the best results. Just ask Julie and Paul Hegyi. During the 2005 Fall Republican Convention in Anaheim, Julie was working for Governor Schwarzenegger’s reelection campaign; Paul was finishing up duties as campaign manager on Mary Jo Ford’s State Assembly race. At a hospitality suite gathering one evening, Julie and Paul both caught each other’s eye amid the mingling minds. Spotting him in the lobby the following day, Julie walked right up to him and extended an invitation to a convention soiree at her suite later that night. Reconnecting at the party, they took their conversation out on the balcony and enjoyed some cigars, red wine and chocolate. I 112 Sierrastyle Weddings Summer/Fall 2008 sierrastyle.comhttp://sierrastyle.com