About Leah Her love story: Leah is a sucker for a man in uniform, or at least her man in uniform. Her husband, Ryan, is a firefighter/ paramedic whose passion for helping others keeps their flame-a-burning (sorry, couldn’t resist). After the couple set sail for a 10-day Alaskan cruise, Ryan got down on one knee as the ship passed under the Golden Gate Bridge. After about 15 minutes of Leah repeatedly saying, “what are you doing?” she finally found the one word Ryan was hoping for: “Yes!” Her wedding day: At Arden Hills Country Club the couple exchanged vows in front of 300 of their closest friends and family at a ceremony and reception that Leah compares to An Affair to Remember meets family backyard barbeque. They wanted a wedding that would reflect their relationship: classy and fun. Why we picked her: We were struck by Leah’s playful personality. She simply lit up the camera in the photos she submitted and we knew she would light up ours too. Her exotic good looks and boasting confidence made for a perfect finalist. What her husband said about the contest: Ryan has been by Leah’s side for this entire contest supporting her all the way. He encouraged her to do this for herself and could not be more proud. K.S. Dress from Dreamnette Agency. Earrings and ring from Randolph’s Jewelers. For Leah’s hair and make-up information and shopping details, please see page 48. sierrastyle.com Winter/Spring 2008 Sierrastyle Weddings 41http://sierrastyle.com