Katie & Walker in Kansas City, KS

Their friends always knew they were perfect for each other, but it took a summer of studying abroad in Italy to convince Katie and Walker that they might be destined for more than friendship. It took us a couple of years to figure it out for ourselves, laughs Katie. THE BRIDE Katie Bradford THE GROOM Walker Gray THE DATE June 15 A romantic trip to Napa Valley sealed their fate. During a tour of the Robert Mondavi winery, Katie realized that Walker didn't seem to be himself. I remember noticing that he was doing a bit more than just tasting his wine, says Katie. Now I realize he was a little nervous before the proposal. Walker popped the question with a family heirloom that had special meaning. The center diamond in my ring has been in Walker's family for over 100 years, says Katie. He had the stone mounted in a new platinum setting, and it's more than anything I could have hoped for.