Carolyn & Steven in Philadelphia, PA

A friend tricked Carolyn into meeting Steven. Carolyn’s friend Liz invited her to a girls’ dinner only to also find Steven and his friend Rob. Steven knew about the set-up beforehand, but Carolyn didn’t find out about the scheme until weeks later. It worked out and they started dating soon after. The Bride Carolyn Kuehn, 30, an actuarial assistant The Groom Steven Dintino, 33, a manager of an account management department The Date December 5 Almost two and a half years into their relationship, Steven took Carolyn back to the spot where he had first told her he loved her, the 16th Street beach in Ocean City, New Jersey. They played football, went for a walk and then watched the waves. When Carolyn suggested they make ice cream sundaes, Steven said he had a better idea, knelt on one knee and proposed.

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