Kellie & Lorenzo in Oakdale, NY

Kellie had always admired Lorenzo from afar when she would visit his family's Italian specialty food store with her mother. Kellie remembers watching Lorenzo, who still helps run the store, behind the counter. She never forgot his friendly smile. Years later, she stopped in again, but this time they had a long talk followed by a cup of coffee. The Bride Kellie O'Brien, 28, teacher The Groom Lorenzo Galeotafiore, 30, helps run the family store The Date October 20 The couple spent five more years together before one special Christmas morning, when Lorenzo handed Kellie a small antique jewelry box that she had once given him. Inside was the inscription a togetherish sort of day and a beautiful ring. Kellie kicked off the New Year with a day of wedding planning with her mother and soon-to-be mother-in-law.