Arwen & Phillip in Houston, TX

Long before they planned their wedding, Arwen knew Phillip could throw a party. In fact, the couple met at a party that Arwen’s friend and Phillip were co-hosting, and Arwen was impressed by the DJ, dance floor and fancy cocktails -- all of which were Phillip’s doing! She and Phillip quickly found out they had a lot in common, including that they both attended the University of Texas at Austin. The Bride Arwen Evans, 32, senior sales representative The Groom Phillip Mallet, 30, real estate entrepreneur The Date June 28 They started dating soon after, and two-and-a-half years later, Phillip was ready to propose. He booked a room in the St. Regis Hotel in Houston and planned a “vacation” right in their own city. Arwen didn’t know anything was up until wine and strawberries were delivered to the room. After the proposal getaway, the couple started planning their black-and-white wedding accented with bright hues of pink and orange.