Samantha & Bobby in Bridgeport, WV

Samantha and Bobby first met in their sophomore year of high school at a student council camp. Though they were instantly attracted to each other, they fell out of touch until their sophomore year of college, when Bobby was hired at the company where Samantha was an intern. After a few months, the two were dating. The Bride Samantha Smiers, 24, human resources specialist The Groom Bobby Oliverio, 24, doctoral student in physical therapy The Date August 9 Bobby surprised Samantha with a proposal two-and-a-half years later during his college graduation party. After thanking his family and friends, he invited Samantha to stand up so that he could thank her personally with a gift. When she stood up, he dropped to one knee and proposed. For their formal wedding, the couple chose a ballroom reception with a color scheme of Tiffany blue, silver, and white.