Ginger & Alex in Washington, DC

Georgetown senior Ginger Casper had sworn off of men. My friends and I had decided to give up on guys and just enjoy our time together, she says. THE BRIDE Ginger Casper, 27, graduate student THE GROOM Alex Timchak, 27, graduate student THE DATE June 28 About a week later, Ginger ran into an acquaintance, Alex Timchak. The two soon began spending more and more time together -- and so, almost inevitably, began their courtship. Isn't that how it always happens? Ginger says, laughing. Just when you're not looking for it... Three years later, Alex popped the question at sunrise, while the couple was on a hiking trip at Joshua Tree National Park.