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THE MAIN EVENT: They’ll seal their love in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sept. 16 by jumping the broom. HOW THEY MET: Through a mutual friend when they were both students at Howard University. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: “He was this dorky guy with a deep voice and a super-Southern accent.” FIRST DATE: They saw the play “Joe
Ah_ij_d CY=ek]^" IjWdb[o MeeZmWhZ @h$ Kristin, 30, and Stanley, 29, are both attorneys. They live in Columbia Heights. THE MAIN EVENT: They’re tying the knot Sept. 8 in D.C. HOW THEY MET: In law school at
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Everette, 27, is a revenue analyst. Brittani, 25, is earning her Ph.D. in sociology. They live in Hyattsville, Md.
Catholic University of America. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: “I’m not sure he ever left the library,” Kristin says. “Kristin sat in the back row and called out answers without raising her hand. Super annoying, but she was always right,” Stanley says. FIRST DATE: A study date, with carry-out Chinese and a bottle of wine. FIRST KISS: “I had recently ended a long-term relationship and cared too much about Kristin to start something that wasn’t serious. She
agreed, but told me she wasn’t willing to wait.” HOW HE PROPOSED: During a trip to Jamaica, while playing Gin Rummy and drinking Red Stripe. MOST STUPID FIGHT: When he forgot the spice packet for tacos: “She refused to eat them.” MAKING IT UNIQUE: Their reception features a four-course “tasting menu,” with dishes symbolizing different moments in their relationship.
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J_hpW^ EÊ8[_hd[" 9^_f M[_iaejj[d Tirzah, 30, is a media management specialist at National Geographic. Chip, 30, is a communications manager at the Wildlife Conservation Society. They live in D.C. THE MAIN EVENT: Sept. 8 in Portland, Maine. HOW THEY MET: At a post-kickball game party. “Chip looked like a total goofball, but he had a gigantic smile and invited me to dance even though I was on the other team.” FIRST DATE: Cactus Cantina. HOW HE PROPOSED: On the steps of the Jefferson Memorial, after her birthday dinner. MOST STUPID FIGHT: Where to put their board games (she’d suggested the kitchen). WHEN HE KNEW: After their first overnight trip. “If a girl could make Allentown fun, she’s a keeper.” MAKING IT UNIQUE: Tirzah’s dad is hand-crafting a Jefferson Memorial cake topper. “The last update I got was, ‘Well, I’m no architect,’ so we’ll see how it turns out!” she says.
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