Melissa & Billy in Chicago, IL

Although Melissa and Billy both went to the University of Illinois, they would have missed each other if it weren't for a twist of fate during her senior year. Already graduated and working in Chicago, Billy was introduced to Melissa when their roommates started dating. A year after the newly acquainted pair had met and lost touch, Billy emailed Melissa out of the blue. By that time, both were living in Chicago, so they agreed to reconnect at a restaurant. They had a blast that night, and before they knew it, they were an item. The Bride Melissa Jazmines, 28, event marketing The Groom William (Billy) Heintz Jr., 34, IT consulting The Date June 9 One evening four years later, a friend of Melissa's cancelled their plans at the last minute, and Billy invited her to dinner instead. As she would find out later, it was all part of the plan. When Billy came over to pick her up, she went to grab her purse and returned to find him down on one knee, ring in hand. Melissa said yes, and they exchanged vows 18 months later.