Victoria & John in Rochester, MN

Though they were on the same three-pitch baseball team in the third grade and grew up less than a mile apart, Victoria and John never really got to know each other. Years later, while attending college at the University of Minnesota, they were reacquainted by mutual friends. They dated four years before John proposed on a Saturday, while sharing a romantic meal at home. The Bride Victoria Aksamit, 27, a graphic designer The Groom John Prendergast, 27, a life insurance product specialist The Date August 1 “It was actually Sweetest Day in October,” says Victoria. “I was totally surprised and thought, ‘Are you doing this now?’” she says. Then John pulled a box out of his sock and showed her the ring. “I realized it was for real and cried,” says Victoria.