Jamie & Sean: An Outdoor Wedding in New Orleans, LA

Jamie and Sean started out as friends who just emailed once in awhile. After not hearing from her for about six months, Sean got an email from Jamie saying she’d be moving to Washington, DC, where he lived. The friendship picked up again, and one summer, before Jamie was to transfer to North Carolina for work, the two friends took a cruise together. Sparks flew on the high seas, and they returned home as a couple. The Bride Jamie Dixon, 29, registered nurse The Groom Sean Saunders, 37, systems engineer The Date September 13 The two knew they’d marry, but Jamie couldn’t wait for an official proposal. “She only asked me four times a week,” Sean jokes. They had already arranged to have engagement photos taken in New Orleans, so Sean worked with the photographer to catch the special moment on camera. After lots of tears, screaming, and excitement, the couple began planning their destination wedding in New Orleans, just two hours from where Jamie grew up.