Nikki & Nick in South Sioux City, NE

A modern day tale of two cities (as their friends describe it), Nikki and Nick’s initial work friendship in Chicago soon developed into a love that neither could resist. But it wasn’t that easy. Nikki had a boyfriend in Austin and eventually moved to be with him. Despite numerous miles, significant others, and many years standing in between them, the couple finally made it work -- complete with a fairy-tale ending. The Bride Nikki Niehus, 28, graphic designer The Groom Nick Lo Bue, 32, associate creative director The Date August 18 After years of living in Austin, Nikki finally moved back to Chicago to be with Nick. While sitting on the floor of their brand-new, empty apartment, Nick asked Nikki if she was “ready to do this with him...forever.” She simply replied, “Well, yeah, I love you!” Nick pulled out a ring and asked her to marry him, and she said yes.