Andrea & Kevin in Pittsburgh, PA

When Andrea Colecchia was a 16-year-old high school junior, she let it be known to a network of gossipy pals that she had a crush on senior Kevin Korade. Word reached Kevin through mutual friends, and the first time the two ever spoke was when he called her for a date. It was October 8, 1994; and seven years (less two days) later they were married. THE BRIDE Andrea Colecchia, an interior designer THE GROOM Kevin Korade, an elementary school teacher THE DATE October 6 Kevin proposed while both were college students in Pittsburgh. He suggested they watch a videotape of one of his practice lesson plans for school. At the end of the tape, the lesson plan switched off and Kevin suddenly appeared at home talking wonderful mushy stuff to the camera. He then said, The guy sitting next to you has something he wants to ask you. Andrea turned to the guy sitting next to her to find Kevin with flowers and an engagement ring in hand.

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