Rachel & David in Hampton, VA

Rachel met David at Auburn University in Alabama. They knew right away that this was it and dated for one year before getting engaged. David hatched an elaborate plan for the weekend a close family friend came to town to celebrate her birthday. He arranged a birthday scavenger hunt for their friend, but at the end of it, Rachel was the one who was surprised. The Bride Rachel Hendrickson, 23, a design firm manager The Groom David King, 24, a shipping agent The Date January 30 He asked her to marry him at the last stop, and then whisked her off to a surprise engagement party where family and friends had flown in to celebrate! They were engaged for 11 months. “It gave me lots of time to research and gather inspiration,” says Rachel.