Allison & Steve in Petoskey, MI

Tattoos: turn-on or turn-off? This was the question that started the relationship between Allison and Steve. Allison’s friend had decided to sign her up for an online dating service and called her one night to inquire about all her likes and dislikes. “She wrote up a profile for me and then would screen over the computer’s matches for men she thought I would like,” Allison remembers. Steve’s sincere and funny profile stood out immediately, and after her friend sent him an email, they met for the first time. The pair hit it off and began dating. The Bride Allison Sanders, 35, an elementary school teacher The Groom Steve Hackney, 35, an attorney The Date July 2 On one wintry night, Steve suggested the two go down to the ice rink to watch the skaters. After renting their own skates and making a few rounds, Steve led Allison out to the middle of the rink where he got down on one knee and held out a beautiful ring. Not wanting the moment to end, Allison stood there taking it all in until Steve said, “Say yes, honey.”