Rebecca & Jonathan in Manchester, VT
When Jonathan Schaffer hired Rebecca Wade to be his personal trainer, he never imagined she’d become the love of his life. They kept things strictly professional at first, but eight months into their training sessions, they decided to go hiking in Upstate New York as friends. However, after their hiking trip, they were inseparable. The Bride Rebecca Wade, 31, personal trainer The Groom Jonathan Schaffer, 37, investor relations consultant The Date July 13 When it came time to propose, Jonathan planned a trip for them to travel along the West Coast, from Portland, Oregon (Rebecca’s home state), to San Francisco. On the third day of the trip, they took a sunrise hike at Smith Rock State Park. As they were walking along the trail, Jonathan proposed. When they finally descended, Rebecca’s brother was waiting at the river footbridge with mimosas to celebrate. They began planning an outdoor summer wedding.