Engagement
Announcement
Ross Wallace & Diana Hylton
PHOTO BY PHOTO LULU
PHOTOGRAPHY,
TRINA WHALIN
HOW DID YOU MEET?
We met over five years ago through mutual friends. We have a friend who plays music around town, and
we would see each other when we’d be out at his shows. We connected, and quickly became inseparable.
WHAT’S YOUR ENGAGEMENT STORY?
The day we got engaged, Ross knew that he was going to hit a milestone for (his business) Him Gentleman’s
Boutique that he’s been striving for. He knew it was the perfect cover to plan a beautiful evening at Jeff
Ruby’s without giving away that he would be popping the question. After an incredible dinner with no cell
phones and no distractions and the best conversation, he got down on one knee and proposed. The night
was absolutely perfect. We decided to keep the moment to ourselves and not share until the following
evening so the night was just for us.
ANY WEDDING PLANS YOU CAN SHARE?
As of right now, we are leaning towards a destination ceremony with immediate family and then coming
back home to host a big party to celebrate with all the incredible people in our lives.
CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE UNIQUE PROFESSIONAL
RELATIONSHIP YOU HAVE WITH ONE ANOTHER?
We are so intertwined in each other lives and work. Ross is my number one fan and I am his. We both were
each other’s push to take the risk and open our own businesses. Him Gentleman’s Boutique and Mane
Alley Color & Extension Bar, my Salon, are attached in the same location in New Albany. Ross allowed
me to take over the back 500 square feet of the store to open my dream salon with an entrance from the
alley. Our conversations are so much about the futures and goals of where we see ourselves and and our
businesses that it keeps us motivated and constantly striving for the impossible dream.