Liz & Ari in Westport, CT

Liz and Ari started out as college friends. After graduation and a couple of moves, they began their long distance relationship. Within two years, Liz decided it was time to move to Boston to be with Ari. Liz knew the proposal was coming, so Ari was determined to catch her off guard. The Bride Elizabeth (Liz) Witkow, 27, program manager The Groom Ari Bader-Natal, 28, in research development The Date September 30 One Sunday, after a romantic brunch yielded no proposal, Liz confessed her disappointment. Ari promised it would come after their families met. The two then decided to take a stroll around their favorite pond. When Liz asked to borrow some ChapStick Ari responded, I don't have ChapStick, but I have this, and pulled out a gorgeous ring.