Elisabeth & Ben in Keystone, CO

Elisabeth and Ben met while working in southern California, but it wasn't until the two were involved in a car accident, that they really started to get to know one another. Ben treated Elisabeth to coffee the next morning, to apologize for the accident. That's when the real sparks started to fly. The Bride Elisabeth Russell, 28, chemical engineer The Groom Benjamin (Ben) Beneski, 31, manufacturing manager The Date March 1 Three years later, Ben arranged for a long weekend in Philadelphia at the Four Seasons. He ordered coffee from room service, but instead of bringing Elisabeth a cup of Joe, he presented her with a ring on a saucer. Then they celebrated with a champagne brunch. While living in Puerto Rico, the two began planning a destination wedding in Elisabeth's home state of Colorado.