Liz & Craig in Pompey, NY

Liz O’Hara was a college student, waiting tables on the side, when she met Craig Formoza. He had wandered into her restaurant for a bite to eat with a friend—who, coincidentally, was the boyfriend (and now husband) of Liz’s good friend and co-worker. Ever since this chance restaurant meeting the couple has been inseparable. When it came time to get engaged, the couple’s roles were reversed: Craig proposed to Liz on her 28th birthday while waiting on her -- with breakfast in bed, that is. The Bride Liz O’Hara, 30, commercial real estate leasing agent The Groom Craig Formoza, 31, quality manager The Date July 23 The couple had only one real goal when it came to planning their wedding festivities: “We wanted to keep it as fun as possible,” Liz says. They did this by picking a bright, tropical theme, in keeping with their mutual love for the Caribbean. Playful, beachy twists abounded, including an island-influenced cocktail/pool area; loads of vibrantly colored flip-flops readily available to relieve guests’ tired feet; and tasty tropical themed drinks and appetizers.