Cindy & Doug in Grand Rapids, MI

Cindy and Doug met when she interviewed for a job at the Chicago-based design firm where Doug was working. After Cindy relocated to the city, Doug offered to show her around. Their friendship turned romantic, and they secretly dated for a year before telling colleagues. The Bride Cindy Velting, 31, account supervisor The Groom Doug Gapinski, 32, design director The Date September 15 A year after they went public with their love story, Doug took Cindy on a romantic walk on the beach while they were vacationing in the Dominican Republic. He sat her down on a beach chair and nervously offered a heartfelt proposal. A stunned Cindy quickly composed herself and said yes. When they returned from their vacation, the two began planning an intimate wedding in her hometown of Grand Rapids.