Charlene & Kyle in Pasadena, CA

Kyle Gladden admits he’s a big-picture type of guy -- his philosophy on wedding planning was to “get a place, buy some flowers, get some drinks, and throw a party!” Fortunately, his fiance Charlene Ariansen is more detail-oriented. A graphic designer, Char chose, with Kyle’s help, the most beautiful setting she could find, developed a theme that included various shades of green (her favorite color), and then designed the invitation in vibrant hues. The Bride Charlene (Char) Ariansen, 26, graphic designer The Groom Kyle Gladden, 25, teacher