Sarah & James in Lake Geneva, WI

It was a classic case of matchmaking when Sarah’s best friend and James’ buddy had a hunch that their single pals would hit it off. Feeling adventurous, Sarah and James both agreed to a double date -- even though they knew nothing about each other. The gamble paid off, as Sarah and James felt an immediate connection. The Bride Sarah Mutz, 30, lawyer The Groom James Kirk, 34, construction manager The Date July 19 A year later, James and Sarah were driving to dinner on her 29th birthday when he stopped at a residential lot he’d purchased where he planned to build a home. James said he couldn’t think of a more romantic place to propose than on the very spot where he hoped he and Sarah would share a future together. “I was so surprised and happy,” says Sarah. “I had no idea he was going to propose!”