Please welcome “Erica and Jeremiah Stone”! Wait, Stone? Confusing, right? Here is the story of how this name came to be. Erica’s last name, ‘Lorin,’ was a creation of her grandparents’ imagination. Her grandmother Marian, a saint in spirit, and her grandfather Benny, a charismatic bandleader, crafted this name by weaving together letters from their family names, blending both the past and present into something new. Jeremiah, affectionately known as JJ, carried the name ‘Kosten,’ a legacy from his stepfather. Yet, his heart never truly resonated with it, nor did he wish for Erica to feel bound by a name that lacked deep meaning to him. His father’s original surname was Romp, but Erica was not having any part of that name. In the spirit of their families, Erica and Jeremiah chose to forge a new path together. They combined letters from their last names to create ‘Stone,’ a name that symbolizes their solid foundation and enduring love. With this new name, they honor their past while stepping boldly into their future together. And so, starting on September 14, 2024, Erica and Jeremiah will mark their first day as the Stones. Let us celebrate this new union, and this new family. They can’t wait to mark their first day as the Stones with all of you. #SetInStone