After matching on a dating website, Michael Padgett and Victoria Rae Sook had their first date at a Midtown bar in New York City in 2019. The moment Michael saw Victoria, he realized he had seen her on stage several years before. Victoria is a director and choreographer, and Michael is an actor and painter.
Michael asked Victoria’s father, Perry, for permission to marry his daughter. He also said he would love to give Victoria a ring that incorporated diamonds and precious gemstones from both families. Michael and Perry came to see J’Lane at our Grapevine location. They worked with our custom jeweler in Los Angeles and designed the most beautiful ring using diamonds and gemstones from Victoria’s and Michael’s grandmothers. The ring has special sentimental value since Michael’s mother passed away in 2021.
Michael proposed to Victoria at the premiere of Star Wars: Episode IX. Victoria was wearing a Chewbacca onesie and carrying an R2-D2 purse. Michael had the ring in the hilt of his lightsaber – and she said yes.
After re-planning their wedding four times due to Covid, they are getting married on April 30th in New York City. They will continue to live in Manhattan with their two cats, Hamlet and Captain Phasma. Many congratulations to Victoria and Michael. May the force always be with you!
