Maria & Henrique in Islamorada, FL

Back in 2006, mutual friends of Maria and Henrique set them up on a blind date at the beach. While the two fell for each other quickly, Maria worried that Henrique might be too young for her. Henrique wasn’t concerned, and he asked Maria out again a day later. They dated for the next two-and-a-half years. With Henrique in law school, the timing wasn’t perfect, but Maria knew that if they were meant to be, everything would work out. And it did! The Bride Maria Goldman, 33, a pediatric psychologist The Groom Henrique Geigel, 30, an attorney The Date May 8 The night before a friend’s wedding, Henrique told Maria he had a piece of jewelry for her that would look perfect with her dress; then, much to Maria’s surprise, Henrique pulled out an engagement ring.

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