Kate & Mike in Chicago, IL

The love between high school sweethearts Kate and Mike first sparked, appropriately enough, in chemistry class. But the couple went their separate ways in college, keeping in touch only sporadically. It wasn’t until after graduation that the two reconnected in their hometown during the holidays. Kate moved to Boston a few months later, but eventually the couple landed back in Chicago, where Mike attended business school. The Bride Kate Duffin, 28, graphic designer The Groom Mike Jensen, 28, management consultant The Date July 29 One evening, during a romantic walk along Lake Michigan near their home, Mike proposed. Kate was thrilled and set about designing a summer wedding that would reflect their sophisticated, modern taste.