After hearing all about Sarah from coworker, Zach (with the help of his colleague) arranged to meet her at a barbecue. Although Sarah had no idea about the top-secret set-up, the two hit it off as Zach's accomplice suspected they would. Sarah and Zach were instant friends. They were together constantly, and romance soon replaced friendship.
The Bride Sarah Lyle, 29, interior designer
The Groom Zach Latham, 29, hydrologist
Date August 16
Avid travelers, Zach and Sarah set out on an 18-day rafting and hiking excursion that would become especially memorable for them both. While hiking through the Grand Canyon, Zach asked Sarah if she would "be with him forever." Confused, Sarah asked what Zach meant. He explained that he had used a pay phone to call her father to ask permission to marry her. Then he finally asked, "Will you marry me?" and Sarah accepted. The couple shared their news with fellow hikers around the campfire that night. When they returned home, Sarah and Zach gathered family and friends to plan an environmentally friendly wedding in their native state of Idaho.
-- Bethany Porter