Stephanie & Paul in Cincinnati, OH

While out at a bar one night, Stephanie recognized former college classmate Paul. They talked briefly, and Stephanie didn’t think much of it, but the next day, she noticed that she had a message from Paul on Facebook. Eventually, he asked her out. The Bride Stephanie Purtell, 26, event coordinator and writer The Groom Paul Andrews, 27, marketing specialist The Date October 25 After dating for a year-and-a-half, Paul surprised Stephanie with a proposal, backed by an elaborate plan. She was out to dinner while visiting her friend in New York City. Thinking they were meeting her friend’s boyfriend there, Stephanie wasn’t suspicious when her friend left “to go find him.” Just then, Paul appeared and popped the question. The couple planned their autumn wedding in just seven months.