Sarah & Dan: A Traditional Wedding in Grand Rapids, MI

When Sarah saw a handsome, smart guy in her college computer class she was intrigued, but didn't expect anything to happen. And it didn't. She and Dan were both in other relationships and kept their friendship strictly platonic. After leaving Western Michigan University, they lost touch. Two years later, at an industry event, Sarah and Dan saw each other and immediately remembered their college days. With no time to talk, they exchanged business cards and several weeks later found themselves on their first date. The Bride Sarah Papke, 27, public relations director The Groom Dan Troup, 28, IT manager The Date October 6 After two years of dating, Dan surprised Sarah with a fancy new cell phone. Inside the cell phone box was another surprise: a ring box. Set on a fall wedding, the couple chose a tree motif combined with a brown and green color palette accented with peach and cream. Over the next year they planned their dream wedding, which took place at the quaint Vos Chapel at Kuyper College followed by a reception at Cascade Hills Country Club in Grand Rapids.