Ashley & Brandon in St. Augustine, FL

Thanks to a last-minute schedule change, Ashley ended up in the same psychology class as Brandon. One day after class, they ended up chatting—for five hours! More than two years later, Brandon took Ashley to her favorite restaurant and then they went back to her apartment to watch movies. Out of nowhere, Brandon placed a box in Ashley’s hand, but it wasn’t until she saw the ring inside that she realized he was proposing! The Bride Ashley Williams, 26, graphic designer The Groom Brandon Shafter, 26, in IT The Date January 3 Once they graduated from college, the couple backpacked through Europe for three months. When they returned, they dove into wedding planning. Finally, after several date changes and a four-and-a-half-year-long engagement, the couple chose to marry in old St. Augustine for its colorful history and romantic atmosphere. A signature color of light pink worked well in the charming setting.