Trish & Jon in Slate Hill, NY

After years of dating, Jon knew that if he was going to surprise his high school sweetheart, Tricia, with a marriage proposal, he’d better get creative. The Bride Patricia (Tricia) Como, 28, teacher The Groom Jonathan (Jon) Sussman, 30, senior computer technician The Date July 15 “It is nearly impossible to surprise Tricia,” says Jon “I knew that she was expecting a grand gesture, so I did the complete opposite. I hid the ring in a jar in the bathroom.” Tricia found it one afternoon while cleaning the house and happily slipped it on her finger. The couple celebrated their romance in an outdoor garden ceremony.