Tobi & David in Denver, CO

I had to propose at the beginning of the meal, says David, remembering Papillon Cafe, the Denver restaurant where he asked Tobi to marry him. I never would have been able to eat otherwise. The Bride Hee Won Tobi Yum, an interior designer The Groom David Krauss, an engineer The Date April 21 The plan was to celebrate Tobi's birthday over a romantic dinner, but when Dave learned that Hyde Park Jewelers had recently received a shipment of exquisite rubies, he immediately set out to make it a night to remember. With the help of one of Tobi's friends, Dave chose the perfect stone for the engagement ring -- a pigeon's blood red ruby, considered the finest around for their mysteriously bright, rich color. A foot of snow had fallen that afternoon, tempting Tobi to cancel the reservations, but Dave was a man on a mission. Within minutes of arriving at the restaurant, a waiter brought out the ring on a platter surrounded by strawberries and champagne.