Karen & Adam in Radnor, PA

It was love in the fast lane for Karen and Adam. As longtime rivals on competitive college swim teams, both had noticed each other poolside but were too focused on competition to actually meet. Two years of passing smiles ensued before they finally talked. Over the next several months, the two attempted to get to know each other, but were constantly foiled by technical difficulties like roommates forgetting to pass on messages and busy signals. The Bride Karen Escott, 31, marketing specialist The Groom Adam Rudolph, 29, retail management The Date October 13 But with a little persistence and patience, they started dating and five years later, the couple got engaged. For their fall nuptials, they picked the Villanova Conference Center, which had all the decor needed for a beautiful outdoor ceremony.