Abby & Stephen in Chittenden, VT

Abby and Stephen crossed paths many times after their first meeting at a friend’s Valentine’s Day party. Both were in relationships at the time, but Stephen promised he’d remember Abby’s number, and he did! Three months went by, the two had split up with their previous significant others, and Stephen began calling Abby. Soon they were planning their winter wedding in Vermont, styled after a beautiful jewel-toned bouquet Abby had seen in a magazine. The Bride Abby Wellington, 31, pediatric resident The Groom Stephen Olefson, 31, real estate developer The Date February 7 Abby and Stephen got engaged at Vermont’s Stratton Mountain Lake, where they spent many summers together. Abby, who was tired after having just gone for a run, wasn’t paying much attention when Stephen sparked a conversation. He finally just blurted out, “I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?”