Brandi & Steve in Lexington, KY

Brandi Booker and Steve Roach instantly bonded while both were working for an Atlanta-based company. Not long afterward, the two were enjoying a trip to Venice, Italy, when Steve suggested they buy each other gifts at an open-air market to commemorate their vacation. After dinner, the two went on a gondola ride and exchanged their gifts. Brandi’s gift to him was a heart-shaped locket pin with a key. Steve gave Brandi a silver toy Ferrari -- with an engagement ring inside! The Bride Brandi Booker, 33, project manager The Groom Steve Roach, 31, technical architect The Date April 28 Once they’d returned home, Brandi and Steve began searching for a meaningful spot to host their wedding. They eventually settled on Steve’s hometown of Lexington. The two organized a three-day weekend for their 120 guests to enjoy, beginning with a day at the races on Friday and ending with a brunch at his family’s farm on Sunday. For the Saturday wedding, they chose the Talon Winery and Vineyards. To accent their rustic, romantic setting, the couple selected a palette of sage, chocolate brown, champagne, and ivory hues.