Aubrey & Peter in Martha's Vineyard, MA

Aubrey was studying for the GREs at a Starbucks when Peter sat down at the table next to her. Little did she know he was working up the courage to introduce himself! Ten minutes later, they started talking, and before Peter walked out, he asked for her number -- which she wrote on the copy of The New York Times he was reading. “She was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. I was so focused on her, I have no idea what I even ordered to drink,” says Peter. The Bride Aubrey Stimola, 31, a physician assistant The Groom Peter Ryan, 33, a professional contractor/IT support pro The Date September 12 He called, and after four years of dating, Peter proposed while the couple walked along the beach collecting sea glass near Aubrey’s parents’ house in Martha’s Vineyard.

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