Alyssa & Bryan in Boston, MA

A friend of Alyssa thought she’d hit it off with Bryan. She was right! After a night out with mutual friends, Bryan called Alyssa to set up a Friday-night date. The Bride Alyssa Dionne, 28, account manager at a technology consulting firm The Groom Bryan Johnson, 32, senior manager at a financial consulting firm The Date October 3 Three-and-a-half years later, Bryan planned a getaway at a mansion overlooking Lake Champlain. After they arrived, Bryan suggested they walk down to the estate’s flower garden. That’s where Bryan got down on one knee and popped the question. The couple immediately started planning their Boston wedding with a fall color palette of red, brown and ivory. They also paid tribute to the city where they met and live by highlighting local food and landmarks.