Alyson & Mathew in Tucson, AZ

For Alyson Lichtenthal and Mathew Ofman, black, white, and red would set the tone for their classically modern wedding. Lots of pearls and roses added a dose of glamour. The Bride Alyson Lichtenthal, 23, publicist The Groom Mathew Ofman, 25, banker The Date November 5 Neither Alyson nor Matt were big fans of blind dates, but when Alyson’s aunt and Matt’s sister’s mother-in-law decided that they should meet, they grudgingly agreed. “Neither of us were excited about our date,” confesses Alyson. “I think we both saw it as an obligation and were hoping it wouldn’t last more than 45 minutes.” Their one cup of coffee unfolded into a six hour connection, and the two began speaking on the phone every day and traveling between Tucson and Tempe to be together on weekends.