Meredith & Scott in Long Beach Island, NJ

Meredith and Scott have been friends since they were 13, and boyfriend and girlfriend since the summer before their senior year of college. Seven years into their relationship, the couple moved to New York City where Scott would often go on runs in Central Park. The Bride Meredith Bauer, 29, a high-school art teacher The Groom Scott Rickli, 30, a private investigator The Date July 25 One night, he got her to join him for a walk there, boasting of the gorgeous city views. It began to rain and, by the time they got to their destination, it was pouring. Meredith tried to turn back but Scott stopped her with a soaking wet, on-bended-knee proposal. Once dry and inside their favorite restaurant, Meredith got another surprise: a table filled with both their families.