Nicole & Eric in Los Gatos, CA

Although she didn’t remember his name after they first met at a Valentine’s Day party, Eric remembered Nicole. Apparently he had asked her, and asked her friend, whether Nicole played the tabla. “He said that if I could play the tabla, he could play the sitar, and we could make beautiful music together,” Nicole says. Nicole thought his comment was cute, and two months later they were dating. The Bride Nicole Salice, 30, personal trainer The Groom Eric Croak, 34, graphic designer The Date September 23 On her 29th birthday, Eric picked up Nicole from the spa, and the two went back to their home to open birthday presents. As soon as she opened what she thought was her last gift, Eric kneeled down and proposed.