Michelle & Joseph in Bellevue, ID

A mutual friend introduced Michelle to Joseph when Michelle had just moved to Idaho from Los Angeles. The two took the same weekly yoga class and on the last day of class, Michelle asked Joseph if she would see him at their teacher’s good-bye party. He said no, but asked if she wanted to go to a barbecue later that week. She said yes, and sparks flew. The Bride Michelle Feldman, 43, graphic designer The Groom Joseph Castle III, 49, sculptor The Date June 21 Ten months later, the two had decided to go on a hike behind their house. When they reached the peak, Joseph reminded Michelle that she came from the West and he came from the East, but that they met in the middle. Then he asked her to marry him. As they were walking back down from the peak, Michelle asked Joseph where he’d like to get married, and they decided there was no better place than right in their own backyard.