Carla & Jorge in Swampscott, MA

Sometimes mixing business with pleasure doesn't hurt. Carla and Jorge first met through Carla's sister at a nightclub. THE BRIDE Carla Cardoso, 30, human resources generalist THE GROOM Jorge Dasilva, 35, financial manager THE DATE September 6 Idle chat led to a fast friendship -- and soon more. Later that summer, Jorge asked Carla for help with his resume. Six months later on a trip to Big Sur, Jorge suggested they watch the sun set over the beach. To Carla's surprise, he asked her to be his wife. Neither wanted a long engagement so after a whirlwind nine months of planning, the couple wed with a warm, Portuguese-influenced celebration.