Jessica & Mark in Boca Grande, FL
It started off as a sans-boyfriend family vacation for Jessica, who went to visit her parents at their vacation home in Boca Grande. After all, Mark had told her he couldn't come due to a business trip. Jessica, who met Mark at a charity event just over a year before in Denver (where they live), was bummed not to have him there, but she didn’t think twice about the timing of Mark's work commitment. The Bride Jessica Cox, 30, school social worker The Groom Mark Blanchard, 37, business development VP The Date May 3 When Jessica arrived, she and her family took a walk by the ocean at sunset. As they walked, Jessica noticed a well-dressed man coming toward them. It took a few seconds for her to realize it was Mark! Her heart started racing as they walked toward each other and she saw a small ring box in his hand. Jessica's parents kept their distance for the actual proposal, but didn't hesitate to take a photo after she said yes. The couple used the picture for their save-the-dates -- a perfect preview for guests invited to their pink-and-green destination wedding in Boca.