Stacey & Henry in Toronto, ON

Although Stacey and Henry hit it off from the start, they lived in separate countries -- he in New York City and she in Toronto. While Henry was playing in a Toronto hockey tournament, his teammate met up with an old friend who also turned out to be one of Stacey’s best friends. The Bride Stacey Sears, 31, television host and reporter The Groom Henry Higdon III, 31, trader The Date August 18 During a group dinner, Henry asked Stacey on a date. Because they lived so far apart, Stacey thought he was joking. However, later that week, Stacey flew to New York City where Henry set her up at the Mercer Hotel and took her out to Raoul’s for dinner. After their first romantic date, the couple continued to date long-distance for three years, meeting every weekend in New York City. During one visit, Henry decided to surprise Stacey and reenact her first stay with the exact room at the Mercer Hotel. When Stacey walked in, the room was filled with flowers and candles, and Henry was there, down on one knee. Stacey said “yes” and the couple celebrated at Raoul’s and began planning their rustic-style wedding in Toronto.