Renee & Michael in Rochester, NY

Reunited high school sweethearts Renee and Michael had a lot to celebrate when they finally wed. They paid homage to their Italian heritage with a festive, Tuscan-inspired wedding in Rochester. THE BRIDE Renee Bonadio, 29, director of a performing arts center THE GROOM Michael Palermo, 34, editor and director THE DATE September 6 The two planned a mini-break on Cape May for Renee's birthday, where they stayed on a bed & boat. One morning, Renee got up extra early and told Michael she was going to watch the sun rise on deck. He suddenly said, Don't go, and before she knew it, he had pulled out a ring box. I was laughing and crying at the same time before he'd even opened it, Renee recalls. He finally said, 'Wanna see it'?

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