Kelly & Dustin in Chicago, IL

The luck of the Irish helped Kelly meet Dustin. The two crossed paths while out celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at an Irish pub. When Dustin walked in, two of Kelly’s friends noticed him immediately. Lucky for her, he knew one of the people in Kelly’s group and they were introduced. The Bride Kelly Hopkins, 25, pharmaceutical sales The Groom Dustin Harrington, 29, medical sales The Date October 4 The next week, they went on a first date to Coast Sushi. A year-and-a-half later, while spending the day at Adler Planetarium—one of their favorite spots in the city because of its amazing views of the skyline—they grabbed a bottle of wine and spent some time wandering around. After an hour, they sat down to talk and Dustin proposed. “Adler Planetarium will be an even more special place for us now, and not just for its beautiful views,” says Kelly.

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