Natalie & Carl in St. Louis, MO

Planning makes perfect, but sometime a plan that’s been foiled makes for better memories. Carl planned to propose to Natalie on a weekend at their old college campus in Kirksville, Missouri, where the pair had first met. The Bride Natalie Preston, 24, graphic designer The Groom Carl Navales, 22, manager for Men's Wearhouse The Date June 3 After a series of unfortunate events (locking keys inside of a car, pouring rain thwarting a romantic walk), Carl dropped to one knee in the friend’s house where they were staying -- and the moment couldn’t have been more special. The two soon began planning a wedding that incorporated summery colors and meaningful cultural traditions.