Tanya & Jim in Cottageville, WV

From the fashions to the food, Tanya's and Jim's families helped fill their period-inspired outdoor wedding with creative, country charm. The Bride Tanya Nicole Tackett, 27, student The Groom James (Jim) Edward Bowers, 34, chemical engineer The Date October 20 When Jim first met Tanya at a local West Virginia watering hole, she was celebrating her 21st birthday, and he was pretty sure the party girl didn't feel any sparks. A few weeks later though, the chemical engineer planned to meet up with some pals in Columbus, Ohio, and to his surprise, Tanya tagged along for the trip. Turns out she was interested after all. Three years later, courtship became commitment when Tanya said yes to Jim's proposal at a candlelit dinner in Detroit.