Liz & Anthony in Spring Lake Heights, NJ

Anthony knew he was ready to take the plunge with Elizabeth (Liz) Thomas—the only challenge was getting her into the water. Anthony and Liz met while studying at Seton Hall Law School. The Bride Elizabeth (Liz) Thomas,33, matrimonial attorney The Groom Anthony Vinhal, 30, litigation attorney The Date October 21 The couple was spending a day on Long Beach Island where they hoped to go surfing, a hobby they’d taken up together. “I’d planned to propose in the water on our surfboards,” Anthony says, “but I couldn’t get her in the water that day because the waves were too big.” Instead, Anthony proposed safely on the shore, and after Liz excitedly accepted, the two took off to celebrate in Atlantic City.

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