»The Main Event: A semiformal ceremony and reception in their hometown of Yakima, Wash., on Aug. 16.
»How They Met: “When I was 15 and he was 17,” says Erin. “We were introduced through mutual friends. A few years later, we lost touch but then reunited on the Fourth of July 2006. He was passing through Utah — where I worked — on his way back to California. He drove six hours out of his way on a whim to see me. There were sparks we couldn’t ignore!’
»First Impressions: “Beautiful and bubbly. She had a spring in her step.” “He had a cute smile, but I heard he was a genius, so I found him very intimidating.”
»First Date: Erin says it was a hot air balloon ride on Aug. 6, 2006: “We had our first kiss at sunrise.” Troy disagrees: “It was March 2000. I got Erin to hang out with me for the evening that consisted of wandering around the Dollar Store and eating at Red Robin. … I still consider Red Robin our restaurant.”
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»How He Proposed: After seeing Broadway’s “Wicked” in Manhattan, Troy suggested they head to the Lincoln Plaza fountain at midnight. “He told me how much he loved me, and got on one knee while holding the ring.”
»Pet Names: Troy is “Honey” and Erin is “Darlin’.”
»When She Knew: After dating Troy for a couple months, Erin’s boss asked, “‘Well what would you say if this guy asked you to marry him today?’ Without hesitation, I replied, ‘I’d say yes.'”
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