Cathy & Rick in Kansas City, MO

A business trip to New York City became more about pleasure when Cathy and Rick decided to hit the Diamond District in search of an engagement ring. The two had dated for two years and had even purchased a home together, but Rick had yet to formally propose. That all changed, though, on their last night in New York. The Bride Cathy Howard, 38, a commercial real estate broker The Groom Rick Baier, 52, a commercial real estate developer The Date April 28 The two were dining at Nobu with friends when an unexpected treat arrived at the end of the meal: chocolate mousse with a proposal written around the edge of the plate. “I said yes, and the whole restaurant applauded,” says Cathy. “Afterward, we stole the plate with the proposal still written on it!”