Nicki & Michael in Jersey City, NJ

Nicki has her dad to thank for introducing her to her now-husband Michael. Michael’s family wasn’t happy with the work a contractor had done on their home. Enter Nicki’s dad, also an attorney, who represented the contractor in the lawsuit. After a settlement was reached, Michael and Nicki’s father actually became friends and made plans to meet up in New York City for dinner one night. Nicki’s dad asked her to come along, and by the end of the evening, Michael asked Nicki for her number. The couple started dating soon after. The Bride Nicki Krueger, 26,a second-grade teacher The Groom Michael Brucki, 33, an attorney The Date May 29 Just seven months later, Michael proposed at a beachside restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island.