Susan & Paul in Indianapolis, IN

Susan’s friend Megan, also Paul’s coworker, called a good match when she arranged a group lunch date for Susan and Paul to meet each other. They were a little shy about it on their first meeting but agreed to go on a real date afterward and soon became an item. The Bride Susan Helmbrecht, 26, in retail management The Groom Paul Beck, 29, licensing manager The Date January 24 When it came time to propose, Paul took Susan to Chicago, one of her favorite cities, for a weekend getaway. After dinner, he placed a fortune cookie on Susan’s plate. Inside the cookie was a poem he had written, asking Susan to marry him. Soon plans were underway for a winter wedding in Indianapolis, where they both live.

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