Mary Lindsey & Chris: A Casual Celebration in Raleigh, NC

On Chris Blanton and Mary Lindsey Miller's first dinner date, a huge fireworks display coincidentally erupted over them at the end of the night. THE BRIDE Mary Lindsey Miller, 22, nonprofit project coordinator THE GROOM Chris Blanton, 23, student minister THE DATE April 17 On the second date, Chris took Mary Lindsey flying in a small plane over Lynchburg, Virginia (where they went to college). He didn't know it, but he was literally sweeping me off my feet! she says. Only 10 months later, Chris set off another explosion with a proposal straight from the heart.