Lindsay & Michael in Farmingdale, NY

For Lindsay and Michael, working at a small startup company lent itself to many late work nights and the opportunity for romance. One day after work a group of coworkers went out together, and afterward Lindsay and Michael found themselves alone. As they walked down the street together, Michael suddenly stopped Lindsay and kissed her. The Bride Lindsay Schelpf, 32, director of client operations The Groom Michael Speranza, 31, VP of product management The Date March 24 Even before the proposal, the couple (self-proclaimed “foodies”) would argue over the type of cookware they might register for -- Lindsay prefers copper and Michael does not. Four years after their first kiss, Lindsay had arrived home late and exhausted after a long flight when Michael handed her a box. Inside was a copper pot -- “This is the first and last copper pot you will ever get from me,” Michael declared. Confused, Lindsay opened up the pot. Inside, was an engagement ring.