Anne & Shane: A Traditional Wedding in Linville, NC

While watching a Tennessee versus Florida college football game in an Indianapolis restaurant, Shane, couldn't help but notice Anne the only other person cheering for Tennessee. They struck up a conversation (Shane's easy to talk to, says Anne) and quickly became friends. After eight months, their friendship turned romantic. Two years later, Shane wanted to propose. But first, he’d have to outsmart his hard-to-surprise girlfriend. The Bride Anne Fitz, 29, marketing manager The Groom Shane Templeton, 38, sales director The Date May 17 I was a vision—sitting on my porch, post-Saturday morning workout, with a cup of coffee and a copy of Newsweek, says Anne. She asked Shane what he wanted to do later, and he suggested she check out the newspaper for ideas. She opened it up and found a sheet of paper with an article about how to propose. It was titled, Will You Marry Me? As Anne read it out loud, Shane got down on one knee. Despite my best sleuth work, I was surprised! admits Anne. The couple threw a wedding Anne describes as whimsical chic in the mountains near her grandparents' home.