Alexis & Michael in West Orange, NJ

Alexis was starting to feel like she and Michael Spinelli had been dating forever. But after nine years together, Michael still hadn't popped the question. Alexis was sure he would propose on Christmas, so she was shocked when on December 21, 2006, her Boston Terrier named Bosco, came running into the living room with a ring tied around his neck. Earlier in the night, Michael had called their families to tell them he was proposing and to expect a call by seven o'clock. Bosco, however, wasn't cooperating, and it took three hours for Michael to settle him down. The Bride Alexis Viola, 32, merchandising director The Groom Michael Spinelli, 34, trader The Date July 20 When the pooch finally got his act together, Alexis was thrilled with the proposal. It was so late, though, that when she called her friends and family, they had already gone to bed! The couple had to wait until the next morning to officially share the news. Almost two years later, the couple made the Pleasantdale Chateau's ballroom their own using a pink-and-brown color scheme with gold accents.