Elizabeth and Greg were visiting the famous Outer Banks in North Carolina when he popped the question on the beach. "I always thought this trip would be a great time to get engaged, but Greg had thrown me off and I thought I would be waiting a few more months," says Elizabeth.
The Bride
Elizabeth Shortridge, 28, professional healthcare representative
The Groom
Greg Childress, 37, senior director of field sales
The Date
May 1
Charleston may be a big city, but Elizabeth and Greg kept things close to home with her childhood church, his brother as the officiant, and her mom's former teacher as the photographer.
-- Alonna Friedma