Samantha & Todd in Islamorada, FL

Samantha Van Nuys had her mind on business when she chartered a seaplane for a press junket to the Bahamas. But when she locked eyes with the captain of the plane, Todd Clark, in a small restaurant on Abaco Island, business quickly turned to pleasure. The Bride Samantha Van Nuys, 29, owner of a public relations firm The Groom Todd Clark, 31, lear jet pilot The Date December 10 The two dated long-distance (she lives in New York City, he in Florida) until she decided to make the move to The Sunshine State. A year and a half later, Todd surprised Samantha with a romantic waterside dinner in Coconut Grove complete with fresh flowers, chilled champagne, and a sparkling engagement ring.