Rebecca & Charlie: An Indoor Wedding in Medinah, IL

Rebecca and Charlie met through mutual friends in New York City. Rebecca made the first move, inviting Charlie to dinner at her favorite neighborhood hangout. Our second date was the next night and we have been together every day since, she says. The Bride Rebecca McFarland, 27, marketing associate at a private equity firm The Groom Charlie Asfour, 26, associate at a private equity firm The Date September 22 Nine months later, the couple -- having moved to Chicago -- took a New Year's Eve walk down to the lake. There, they sat on a ledge looking out over the frozen water. I remember we were talking about our future together, and the next thing I know, Charlie is kneeling next to me, saying 'I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?' I burst into happy tears and said 'yes!' says Rebecca.