Nicole & Tom in San Francisco, CA

When Nicole was considering moving to the west coast for graduate school, she took a trip to San Francisco and stayed with a friend. That weekend, the two went out to dinner, and Nicole’s friend invited a law school classmate, Tom, to come along. Nicole and Tom clicked instantly and spent the rest of her trip together. After Nicole returned home, the two stayed in touch long-distance until Nicole was accepted to school and moved to San Francisco. The Bride Nicole Vassey, 29, a shoe buyer The Groom Tom Watson, 29, an attorney The Date September 2 Her move opened up the door for a serious relationship, and after four years of dating, Tom proposed. As the two enjoyed a scenic stroll along the rocky coast of Monterey, Tom popped the question. “Of course I happily accepted!” Nicole says. The couple soaked up the moment and waited until the next morning to share the exciting news with friends and family.