Julie & Eric: An Outdoor Wedding in Colony, TX

Julie and Eric met Julie’s first year at Oklahoma State, and the two quickly became friends. After graduation, Eric moved to Dallas, while Julie moved to London. Three years later, Julie moved back, and, she says, “there was no denying that we were meant to be together.” Still, she had no idea that Eric was going to propose. The Bride Julie Scott, 27, product manager The Groom Eric McConnell, 28, SAP consulting manager The Date May 5 The couple was traveling with friends in Santa Fe, and Julie thought everyone was acting strangely. When Eric tried to lead her to a gazebo strewn with rose petals and candles, Julie didn’t want to disturb it -- she was still looking around nervously when she noticed Eric on bended knee.