Katie & Charlie in Chicago, IL

After many attempts, Charlie finally got Katie to say yes to his dinner invitation. The two went on their first date the day before Valentine’s Day, which also happened to be the day of a huge Chicago snowstorm. Katie and Charlie were practically the only people in the restaurant! The Bride Katie Corsentino, 29, project director The Groom Charlie Newberger, 27, marketing manager The Date May 23 A little more than a year later, he picked her up to go to her favorite pizzeria in Chicago, Sapore di Napoli. In the middle of the sidewalk outside the restaurant, Charlie got down on one knee. At first, Katie only heard car horns honking at them and passersby cheering; then she saw Charlie kneeling with a ring. As they approached the restaurant after Katie said yes, she saw people tapping on the window and clapping from inside. When they walked in, she realized that the entire restaurant was filled with their families and friends, who had watched the proposal. After a California vacation, the couple chose a preppy design and color scheme of navy and green for their wedding.