Karen & Wesley in Cary, NC

Karen and Wesley owe their meeting to friends. Karen's college roommate grew up in Brevard, Wesley's hometown. While she and Wesley's childhood best friend were dating, they introduced Karen and Wesley to each other. The two hit it off and became a couple themselves. The Bride Karen Lyle, 29, works in real estate The Groom Wesley Gillespie, 33, event coordinator The Date June 14 Two and a half years later, Karen and Wesley went on a hike through a forest near Brevard. Although it was drizzling, Wesley pressed on. Once they reached the middle of a picturesque bridge, Wesley pulled out a ring and took Karen completely by surprise with a proposal. In just six months, the couple, with help from their coordinators, planned an intimate, 10-person wedding ceremony followed by a larger reception two weeks later.