Emily & Andrew in Peoria, IL

Having originally met at a sushi bar in Spain, Emily and Andrew didn’t actually begin their long-distance courtship until one year later when a mutual friend arranged a reunion at a restaurant in Chicago. The Bride Emily Ransburg, 34 The Groom Andrew Cittadine, 33 The Date July 16 Following a proposal on the beach in Florida, Emily knew she wanted a hometown wedding. But this was no easy feat -- the couple transformed Emily’s parents’ property, situated on a bluff overlooking the Illinois River, into an exquisite event that brought the outside in -- just notice the tree bursting through the clear-top tent.