Jenn & Adam in Laporte, CO

Colorado natives, Jenn and Adam led parallel lives for years before falling in love. They went to rival high schools, knew many of the same people, and even met once at a college party. It wasn't until four years later, at a mutual friends' birthday party, when they felt an instant connection. That summer, they spent every free moment together before Adam returned to law school in Oregon. Concerned that a long-distance relationship wouldn’t work, they decided to let things cool. But after reconnecting over fall break, they knew it was meant to be. The Bride Jenn Elliott, 26, a registered nurse The Groom Adam Blake, 28, a tax attorney The Date August 30 After two years of long-distance dating and another year together in Seattle, Adam decided to pop the question during a picnic lunch at Jenn's favorite park. The couple returned to their home state a year later for their vintage wedding with a mix of French and American nautical details.