Kristyna & Josh in Fredericksburg, TX

Kristyna and Josh formally met at the birthday party of a mutual friend, but, says Kristyna, we know we crossed paths in college many times. The Bride Kristyna Binnicker, 31, administrative assistant The Groom Joshua (Josh) Smith, 29, accountant The Date April 28 Eighteen months later, Josh surprised her with a trip to Kemah, where Kristyna had often gone with her grandfather as a little girl. Out on the pier at sunset, Josh asked her to marry him. Since the twosome had taken their first mini-vacation together as a couple in Fredericksburg, it was to the Hill Country they returned when searching for a spot to host their wedding. Soon the two Houstonites were planning a destination celebration at the rustic yet elegant Trois Estate.

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