Lisa & David in Washington, DC

Lisa and David's driving inspiration for their wedding was modern elegance with a clean, contemporary style. They chose classic black and white as the colors for the day, giving the main details a nice clean contrast. THE BRIDE Lisa Ko, 24, buyer THE GROOM David Wu, 29, IT consultant THE DATE October 16 Lisa was expecting a carefree, casual day when her boyfriend, David, called to suggest that the two go out for breakfast. I actually didn't want to go, Lisa admits. I was sitting around in my pajamas when the doorbell rang. She didn't see anyone outside, and she was just sitting down again when she heard the bell ring again. This time, she opened the door, and the couple's dog Phoebe came running in with a sign around her neck that read, Will you marry me? Lisa looked up and saw Dave standing in her doorway with a bouquet of roses. All I kept saying was, 'Is this for real?' Lisa remembers. Needless to say, it was for real, and I said yes! Phoebe got to wear another sign just over a year later -- the couple included a picture of their pooch wearing a sign that read Happily Ever After on the programs at their Washington, DC wedding.