Margaret & Chad in St. Paul, MN

Margaret thought her boyfriend of almost four years, Chad, was only taking her out to Porter and Frye for her birthday. When the waiter asked if the couple was celebrating a special occasion or simply out for a night on the town, Chad said, “A little of both.” “I thought it was odd since he told me it was my birthday dinner!” says Margaret. The Bride Margaret Schnieders, 32, nonprofit program associate The Groom Chad Marshall, 38, IT professional The Date June 27 The two, who had met through a mutual friend, had just ordered dessert when Chad decided to join Margaret on her side of the booth. Then, he asked her to marry him. Though Margaret is from Memphis, Tennessee, and Chad is from Omaha, Nebraska, they wanted to get hitched where they met. The bride’s light-blue gown inspired the day’s color scheme, and the couple paid tribute to the city they love by using locally grown flowers and food.