Mary & James in Sea Island, GA

Fifteen years after meeting in high school, James planned a surprise proposal for girlfriend Mary They flew to Sea Island from their home in New York City for a romantic beach vacation. When they arrived, Mary was shocked to find 15 long stem roses to represent the number of years that they'd know each other (and James said for the amount of time he'd been in love with her). The Bride Mary Castellano, 28, vice president of public relations for Badgley Mischka The Groom James Garth, 29, in finance The Date May 10 After he proposed, they had a picnic on the beach. They decided on a destination wedding in Sea Island not only because it's where they got engaged, but also for its beautiful and relaxing atmosphere.