Kate & John in Asheville, NC

Kate credits her introduction to John to her love of shopping. When Kate first moved to Charlotte for a new job, she didn’t know anyone; so she spent a lot of time shopping at one of her favorite boutiques and became friendly with the salespeople. One girl insisted on setting her up with her friend, John, and although Kate was skeptical, she agreed to meet him. The Bride Kate Godehn, 28, pharmaceutical sales The Groom John Turner, 30, dental student The Date July 29 As fate would have it, after several years of dating and a romantic proposal at a Boston bed-and-breakfast, the couple married in an elegant summer ceremony at the Biltmore Estate.