Student named winner of Love Story contest
Fourth-year HRTM student Emily Flemming and her husband, Ryan Flemming, will receive an all-expenses-paid wedding from the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management as the winners of the HRTM 362 Love Story Wedding Give Away contest.
Emily Flemming, who is a student in the wedding planning class, was chosen by her peers as this semester’s recipient after submitting the story of her and Ryan’s finance-ridden relationship. After a bout of unemployment, the two legally married at a credit union in 2008 in order to save money. However, a series of veterinary bills and rent checks further postponed their dream wedding.
Ryan currently works at US Foods, while Emily works as a hostess in addition to taking a full courseload at USC.
“We have been through so much already and I know the worst has passed and better days are yet to come,” Emily said in her letter.