Brooke & Ryan in Lancaster, PA

Because they’d met briefly the week before, Brooke Hensinger and Ryan Martin call their first date “visually impaired.” The matchmaker was Ryan’s roommate, Andrew, who was determined to set up Ryan on as many blind dates as possible. “Much to all of our surprise, Andrew’s plan started and ended with Brooke,” Ryan says. The Bride Brooke Hensinger, 22, art education student The Groom Ryan Martin, 25, marketing executive The Date July 1 The couple dated for over two years before Ryan proposed in a neighborhood gazebo where they had often danced together. The railings were covered with candles, music played softly, and a white ring box rested on a decorated table. “It was breathtaking! I didn’t want to leave!” says Brooke. When Ryan got down on one knee and asked her to marry him, Brooke said yes before he could even show her the ring. After a few dances, Ryan took Brooke home to celebrate with their families.