Elyssa & William in Miami Beach, FL

Since Elyssa Shapiro and William Hessler waited until their 16th dating anniversary to get married, they didn't feel the need for a supertraditional affair (they said no to a formal first dance or cake cutting, yes to passed preceremony mojitos and a DJ spinning from midnight until 4 a.m.). The BrideElyssa Shapiro, 35, producer on Live with Regis and Kelly The GroomWilliam Hessler, 37, building contractor The DateApril 16 Though Elyssa and William live in New York, they decided to get married at her father's vacation home on Palm Island in Miami Beach. We chose a Cuban theme to play up that aspect of the city, Elyssa says.