Leigh & Tom in Jacksonville, FL
Sometimes, a little change in the routine is all it takes to meet the love of your life. Leigh Levine knows this to be true: every Friday night she would meet a group of friends at the same nightclub, where they hung out in the same spot, and went to the same bartender. But one Friday, Leigh and a friend walked to the other side of the club, where they met a different bartender: Tom Shelton. Tom and Leigh hit it off right away, met for lunch the next day, and were engaged about 18 months later. THE BRIDE Leigh Levine THE GROOM Tom Shelton THE DATE November 3 Tom popped the question by setting up his own variation of Let's Make a Deal, as the couple was heading out to a Valentine's Day dinner. He said, I'm Monty Hall. In my hand I hold a surprise. You can take the surprise, or settle for my love forever. Naturally, Leigh took Tom's love forever. Good choice -- you've been zonked!' said Tom, using the game show's terminology. Keep my love forever, or choose what is in my pocket. With a growing smile, Leigh chose what was in Tom's pocket. It was an engagement ring, created by a jewelry-designer friend.