Brooke & Michael: An Outdoor Wedding in Lake Tahoe, CA

Brooke Nylen never thought she’d meet her future husband in a freshman dorm, but when Michael Budelli walked into her room at California Polytechnic State University, they hit it off immediately. After being good friends for four months, they finally made the transition to being a couple. As Brooke says, “The rest is history.” The Bride Brooke Nylen, 27, first grade teacher The Groom Michael Budelli, 28, high tech sales representative The Date June 24 It was a regular Saturday morning when Michael picked Brooke up to run some errands and have breakfast. He told her that he wanted to go for a drive up to Windy Hill, a scenic point in the Silicon-Portola Valley. Not really in the mood to go, Brooke decided to give in to Michael’s request because this was a special place to him and he wanted to share it with her. After hiking to the top, Michael showed Brooke the most beautiful view. When she turned around, he was down on one knee. The two quickly began planning a wedding in Lake Tahoe.