Ann & Nathan in Minneapolis, MN

Ann first spotted Nathan on a refrigerator. She was at her best friend’s brother’s house, helping them prep for a New Year’s Eve party, when a photo of Nate, the brother’s best friend, jumped out at her. The two met at the party and talked for the next 18 hours! It was the first of many conversations, which were so good that Ann soon moved from DC to Minnesota to be with Nate. The Bride Ann Maki, 39, architect The Groom Nathan Abel, 40, industrial designer The Date April 18 That November, Nate pulled out a sketchbook while he and Ann were in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Inside were a series of drawings, the last being an image of Nate proposing to Ann. Then he really popped the question with a ring he made.