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Sisters will triple the joy with a triple wedding
As far as Stephanie Vollowitz knows, the last time three sisters had a triple wedding was in the early 1900s. But the Westlake Village resident and her two younger sisters, Lisa and Joanna, will make an historic trip down the aisle together later this spring. The sisters, who grew up in Agoura Hills, apparently participated in many activities together. They all attended universities after high school and graduated from college within a year of each other. They postponed marriage until they’d secured postgraduate degrees and got engaged within five weeks of each other. Stephanie and her fiancé, Trevor Light, led the wedding charge. She’s a 35-year-old jury consultant, and Light is a British-licensed architect.
The two met online a few years ago after he sent her a friendly instant message. New to the area, Light used an Internet program to electronically chat with local people. Stephanie responded, and the two enjoyed a yearlong friendship. Then their relationship turned romantic and they dated for two years. Light proposed in September while the two were on a trip to Italy. "He’s a genuine person," Stephanie said of Light. Lisa, 32, who lives in Northern California, became engaged four weeks later and Joanna, 30, a week after that.
Adam Huffner said he felt no pressure to propose to Joanna, the youngest Vollowitz sister, after the others announced their engagements because he was planning to pop the question anyway. He wanted to wait until after Thanksgiving, when his family would get a chance to meet Joanna. "I knew the relationship was long-term," said the 36-year-old Huffner. To save their family and friends the expense of traveling across the country and several time zones for three separate weddings, the Vollowitzes decided to combine all three weddings. "It seems to be the entirely natural thing to do," said Light, whose family will travel from England for the wedding. The logistics, however, are another story. To take on the challenge, the sisters divided up the planning duties. Each narrowed down what photographer, officiate and disc jockey they’d like to use. Then all three couples met the nominees and made the final choices. "It’s a group exercise in decision-making," Stephanie said. And the sisters have mercifully decided against an endless parade of flower girls and bridesmaids. Stephanie and Joanna will have only a maid of honor; Lisa will have a maid of honor and a bridesmaid. Joanna said sharing the spotlight on her wedding day isn’t a problem. She’s used to it. Not only does she share the same birthday with Lisa, but they both graduated from the same university within weeks of each other. "So I’m kind of used to sharing my days with people," she said. Although a triple wedding doesn’t triple the cost, Joanna said, it’s naturally more expensive than a regular wedding. There are still three cakes, gowns and the like, but only one venue. The rare triple-sister wedding theme inspired Miriam and Ron Sulkin, who publish Wedding Celebrations, a directory of wedding services in Ventura County, to nominate the Vollowitzes for an up-and-coming ABC show called "Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition." The show’s representatives approached the Sulkins several weeks ago, wanting to know of couples who have beat or still face enormous odds. Producers would pay for the couples’ weddings. The Sulkins nominated the Vollowitz sisters. The show declined, but they were still interested in the sisters’ story for perhaps another show, Miriam Sulkin said. The Vollowitz triple wedding is planned for late spring at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. |
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