Erin & Alex in Orlando, FL

Erin and Alex can credit their relationship to the thoughtful matchmaking skills of Alex’s sister, Windsor. Erin and Windsor were college friends and she set them up when Alex needed a date to his naval ROTC ball. Two weeks after the dance, Erin and Alex happened to be visiting Windsor in D.C. on the same weekend. They continued to hit it off and started dating. The Bride Erin Perkins, 26, a barista The Groom Alex Stone, 22, a naval officer The Date October 23 A year and a half later, Alex proposed on the grounds near Lake Eola. Erin was equal parts excited and embarrassed (people were staring!), and a flustered Alex put the ring on the wrong hand. They celebrated with dinner at Norman’s at the Ritz-Carlton and stayed over for a romantic night.