Rebecca Klass and Gian Tullao
Rebecca Klass & Gian Tullao (Kacie Jean Photography)
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When Philippines-born Gian Tullao was introduced by
friends to Rebecca Klass in 2007, he wound up falling in love with her — and her
Jewish heritage. Gian took openly to Judaism and eventually converted from
Catholicism.
How did his Catholic family feel about this change of
religion? Well, when Klass joined Tullao’s family for Easter breakfast, his
mother served bagels, lox and cream cheese.
Klass, however, found it
harder to adapt to Filipino food and will never forget one Christmas dinner when
she couldn’t quite bring herself to eat a special dish called dinuguan — coddled
pig’s blood.
Tullao, 28, is currently assistant manager at Toys ‘R’ Us
in Porter Ranch. He recently graduated from Casa Loma College and will soon be a
Licensed Vocational Nurse. Klass, 26, is a retail merchandising assistant for
Guess? Inc. in downtown L.A.
The Studio City couple were married on
September 4 at Temple Aliyah in Woodland Hills. The ceremony was traditional —
but the 200-guest reception was, said Klass, “like a cocktail hour on
steroids.”
Beverly Harris Weddings & Events transformed the Agoura
Hills backyard of Klass’ grandmother into a Hollywood-style lounge, with white
couches and ottomans, a circular cocktail bar, private cabanas, a dance floor
and an array of food stations that included a sushi chef and a mac ‘n’ cheese
bar.
In one great “Fiddler on the Roof” moment, the bride and groom were
lifted in their chairs high above the partying crowd.
—Maxine Nunes
Custom Publishing Writer
