Simone & Tim in Roslyn Harbor, NY

Tim had just about given up on dating when a friend brought him to a party thrown by Simone. After being introduced, the two emailed for a month before going on their first date. Tim's faith in women was restored, and fast: After three dates in three days they were already planning a vacation together. The Bride Simone Harris, 35, senior account planner The Groom Tim Pratt, 36, NFL financial education manager The Date September 2 Following their first-anniversary dinner (where Tim recreated the couple's first date!), he got on one knee and presented Simone with the same ring his father had given his mother over 40 years ago. She tearfully accepted and returned home to another surprise: Tim had schemed with her mother and a friend to get all of her family and friends into her apartment to celebrate. I was so overwhelmed, I fell backwards on the floor! says Simone. The couple gathered 200 guests for a late summer celebration in Roslyn Harbor.