Lauren & Jonathan in Charlotte, NC

Lauren had no idea that the guy she worked with at Limerick Studios would be the man she would one day marry. But within a few months, Jon had strategically positioned a desk in the cubicle next to hers. The two began to spend lots of time together. Between the rituals of making the morning coffee to working late, sparks began to fly. Their relationship quickly escalated about seven months later. The Bride Lauren Graham, 24, graphic designer The Groom Jonathan (Jon) Kaczmarski, 26, motion graphics designer The Date April 25 “All Jon wanted for his 25th birthday was to go ring shopping with me,” says Lauren. Finally, the day arrived and the couple snuck out of work a little early for a stroll through Freedom Park before heading to the jewelry store. Then Jon pulled Lauren close, sitting her on his knee, he reached into his pocket. “Well, I have a little surprise for you,” he said. “We aren’t going ring shopping. Will you marry me?” he asked, and pulled out a ring.