Kirsten & Tom in Lake Geneva, WI

When Tom took his then girlfriend Kirsten to one of their favorite Italian restaurants for a leisurely romantic dinner, he was keeping a secret. But he wasn’t able to stay quiet for long -- by the time they had finished their appetizers, Tom had proposed. The Bride Kirsten Orvick, 29, senior mutual fund analyst The Groom Tom Muszynski, 33, corporate controller The Date September 15 Because Tom’s family lives in Chicago and much of Kirsten’s family lives in Minnesota, the couple chose a place in between -- Lake Geneva, Wisconsin -- for their outdoor wedding. Vibrant red and dark aqua created the perfect outdoor wedding color palette.

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