Allison & Josh in Santa Clarita, CA

If Allison hadn’t decided to ride the mechanical bull at a bar where she was hanging out with her friends one night, Josh might not have noticed her and waited by the gate for her to come out. When she did, he offered to buy her a drink, but her friends were a little suspicious, so he offered to get her a water or soda instead. With Allison’s friends’ approval, the two exchanged numbers and went on their first date a week later. The Bride Allison Urias, 29, marketing manager The Groom Josh Miranda, 30, baseball instructor The Date November 7 Four and a half years later, Josh threw a party for Allison on her birthday. All of their friends and family were there, and by that time, everyone thought a proposal was overdue. Toward the end of the party, Josh’s parents gave Allison a wedding magazine and started teasing her and Josh about getting married. As part of the plan, Josh asked why they should get married if they were already happy. After more teasing, Josh interrupted the discussion, walked over to where Allison was sitting, got down on one knee, and proposed.