Like Mother, Like Daughter: Then-and-Now Wedding Photos

Despite living 14 hours away from one another, Eriko says her mother continues to be "my role model and rock." She tells us that throughout her childhood, she thought she was the most beautiful and intelligent person in the world, and as an adult, her opinion remains the same!

"She loves to smile, laugh and experience joy with all of her heart. I like to think I inherited this trait from her," Eriko says. She also values her everlasting patience, deep intellect, keen insight, and ability to make everyone feel cherished in her presence.