Lesley & Joshua in Rutherford, CA

When Lesley went to college at a small business school in Michigan -- Northwood University -- she didn't expect to meet the perfect guy for her, but she did. Her father had always joked that she'd probably marry a car dealer one day. His wish came true when she met Joshua, a student and future car dealership owner, through a mutual friend. After a fun first date, the pair was inseparable. The Bride Lesley Owczarski, 27, restaurateur The Groom Joshua VanNess, 28, owner of Vaughn Automotive The Date July 14 When it came time to pop the question, Joshua decided on Chicago, a place special to both of them -- it was the halfway point between them since she's from Michigan and he's from Iowa! After dinner at a fondue restaurant downtown, they decided to take a ride on the Ferris wheel, and when they reached the top, Joshua got down on one knee. When he opened it, Lesley lit up and so did the box -- literally! The specially crafted box had a light inside. The couple began planning an intimate destination wedding in Napa Valley.