Rita & Dennis: A Formal Wedding in Philadelphia, PA

Rita and Dennis chose a city chic theme with a modern flair for their celebration in Philadelphia. The Bride Rita Kim, 30, consultant The Groom Dennis Zabat, 30, an assistant VP in finance The Date April 2 While visiting a friend in New York City, Rita Kim found herself at a bar where the coordinator of the get-together insisted that the group sit boy-girl-boy-girl. The arrangement worked out fine for Rita, who spent the evening seated next to Dennis Zabat. Rita was entertained all night by Dennis’s stories of growing up in Philadelphia, “ Plus, he had a great dimple,” Rita admits, “ and I have a weakness for nice smiles.” The two built a close friendship and began dating several years later. On a trip to Paris to celebrate Rita’s 30th birthday, Dennis proposed on a bridge spanning the Seine, but was careful to hold onto the ring for Rita -- a self-proclaimed klutz -- until they were safely off the bridge. “I would have been so heartbroken if I had dropped it in the water!” Rita says.