Janet & Sean in Hackensack, NJ

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. When Sean Peppard's father passed away, Janet Borrello sent a condolence card to her high-school pal whom she hadn't seen in two years. Sean returned the favor and invited Janet to coffee. THE BRIDE Janet Borrello, 26, emergency room nurse THE GROOM Sean Peppard, 26, police officer THE DATE November 8 Neither expected any java sparks -- especially because Janet was leaving for a year to study in Italy. But four years later, after visiting Janet in Italy twice, Sean found himself preparing a home-cooked feast (Since I always complain that he never cooks for me! Janet says), concluding with a sweet surprise -- a ring on a dessert plate.