Elissa & Cody in Wimberley, TX

A summer internship often leads to an offer for a full-time job -- but to a marriage proposal? That’s exactly what happened when Elissa met Cody on the first day of her summer internship at their current employer. “Cody helped me put together my hardhat and caught my eye immediately,” Elissa recalls. But Cody had a girlfriend at the time so nothing came of it. Elissa and Cody worked side-by-side all summer and all the while Elissa kept her feelings for Cody a secret. As her internship came to an end, Elissa heard that Cody and his girlfriend had broken up. Elissa knew she had to make her move. A mutual friend let him know she was interested and the two started dating immediately. The Bride Elissa DeLaRosa, 27, a general contractor The Groom Cody Adams, 31, also a general contractor The Date May 2 Five years and two months later, they got engaged. Elissa knew precisely where she wanted to get married -- Old Glory Ranch in Wimberley -- and they started planning their elegant country wedding.