Amanda & Alex in Oakland, CA

Amanda Rybarczyk was surprised to find that her boyfriend, Alex Sadie, had arranged for two of her closest friends and their significant others to come to the Bay Area from the East Coast for a visit. She was even more surprised to find that they weren't just there to visit: Alex had arranged for their help in pulling off an unexpected marriage proposal. Eleven months later, the group posed for photos after Amanda and Alex tied the knot in Oakland. The Bride Amanda Rybarczyk The Groom Alex Sadie The Date September 4

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