Michelle & Shawn in Grand Rapids, MI
Though Michelle Lang and Shawn McLean's friendship started off strictly professional (the two met through work), after running into each other at a football game, a much deeper relationship blossomed. The Bride Michelle Lang, 34, law student and sales representative The Groom Shawn P. McLean, 32, branch manager at a mortgage company The Date May 7 After spending months searching for the perfect ring, Shawn asked Michelle's son, Michael, to help with his surprise proposal. With Shawn down on one knee holding the ring and Michael with a big bouquet of flowers in hand, Shawn popped the question, then reached for a hidden bottle of Dom Perignon to celebrate. Michelle wasn't the only one who was thrilled: I said yes, of course, she says, and my son belted out 'We're getting married!'