Gina & Bryan in Jersey City, NJ

Who knew a case of puppy love would lead to marriage? Gina and Bryan first met in middle school, where they would hang out in the same crowd and ride bikes together. “I believe Bryan and I were ‘officially’ boyfriend and girlfriend for about two weeks,” Gina laughs. After losing touch, Gina and Bryan finally reconnected after graduation, but since they were dating other people at the time, the two instead became close friends. Six years later, after breaking up with their significant others, they decided to give dating another try. This time, things worked out. The Bride Gina Carbone, 27, specialty sales project coordinator The Groom Bryan Hascup, 26, in customer service The Date September 15 While they were vacationing in St. Thomas, Gina was trying on a ring in a local shop and mentioned that if Bryan were to propose, she’d want that ring. Bryan agreed and bought the ring on the spot. Later that night, after asking her family for permission, he popped the question.