Nicole & Jeffrey in Windermere, FL

Nicole thought she and then-boyfriend Jeffrey were going to Discovery Cove in Orlando to see the dolphins. She got more than she bargained for when one of the dolphins swam up to her with a buoy that had the words Will you marry me? written on it. The Bride Nicole Liantonio, 26, first-grade teacher The Groom Jeffrey Haddad, 27, self-employed The Date November 3 After saying yes, a very surprised Nicole swam to shore with Jeffrey, where a woman holding a box filled with rose petals and a diamond ring greeted them. Then he got on his knee in the sand and asked me formally, Nicole says. The aquatic proposal became a theme for their wedding, inspiring everything from the blue bridesmaid dresses to the bubble design on the cake.