Stephanie & Ulises in Dallas, TX

Stephanie actually overlooked Ulises when they had Spanish class together in high school, but Ulises sure noticed her. Still, he waited more than four years to actually talk to Stephanie; the two were reintroduced through a mutual group of friends. The Bride Stephanie Hain, 27, administrative assistant The Groom Ulises Torres, 28, network analyst The Date September 27 They became close after talking to each other about previous breakups and helping each other get through their latest failed relationships. Then on Thanksgiving in 2005, Ulises finally mustered up the courage to kiss Stephanie, and their friendship turned into a relationship. Less than two years later, Ulises couldn't wait any longer to propose, so he popped the question on his birthday.

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