Whitney & Cole in Lake Martin, AL

When Whitney was invited to a friend’s birthday party, she never imagined that she’d meet the perfect guy -- but that’s exactly what happened. She arrived a little late and the only seat left was beside Cole. So she sat down next to him...and the rest is history. The Bride Whitney Ward, 27, architect The Groom Cole Simon, 25, airline pilot The Date May 3 Four years later, Whitney arrived home from work one day and found Cole waiting in her apartment. He’d decorated the entire place with dozens of roses and was down on one knee when she came through the front door. The couple planned an outdoor wedding with a muted pink and green color scheme.