Jacqueline & Graeme in New Preston, CT

Jacqueline and Graeme met as students at Boston’s Northeastern University. After graduation, Graeme accepted a job in London, while Jacqueline stayed stateside to work, but they kept their romance alive with frequent visits across the pond. The Bride Jacqueline Hamilton, 23, administrative assistant The Groom Graeme McGinley, 24, investment analyst The Date October 14 The weekend before Thanksgiving 2005, Graeme booked the couple a room at Boston’s Ritz-Carlton. “I didn’t want to get my hopes up and told myself it was all just a belated anniversary celebration,” says Jacqueline. But when they got to their room, the fireplace was blazing and there were champagne and flowers. Graeme got down on one knee and proposed. “I can’t remember a word of what he said, but I said yes!” says Jacqueline.