Anna & Chris in Young Harris, GA

After dating Anna for five years, Chris knew he had to come up with something extra romantic for his college sweetheart. The Bride Anna Williams, 27, graphic designer The Groom Chris Benifield, 30, project manager The Date September 2 So when the two decided to take their first trip together to Europe, Chris seized the opportunity. While enjoying a dinner cruise down the Seine in Paris, the boat stopped just beside the Eiffel Tower, cuing Chris' bended knee proposal. It's amazing that even after dating for five years, I was so nervous that night, he says. The couple set the date for Labor Day weekend, exactly two years from their engagement, giving them plenty of time to pull off a beautiful outdoor wedding in the Smoky Mountains.

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