On their first date, Jamie and Will learned they shared much in common. They both grew up in Fairfield County in similar circles—likely attending the same high school parties. But the two didn’t meet until after college, through the dating app Tinder.

Ashley Luneburg and Michael Wasulko met as college freshmen in Miami, Florida, one Valentine’s Day weekend.

Alexandra and Chris first met while attending the University of Richmond but didn’t start dating until after college, when they were living in New York City. (Ironically, the bride’s parents also met at the University of Richmond.)

When Kristin and Patrick met at a rooftop party in Washington, D.C., on the 4th of July, fireworks didn’t just fly in the sky. They quickly began dating and spent their free time in the countryside of Virginia enjoying a shared passion for equestrian sports and wine tasting.

Betsy and Jon meet the new old fashioned way…online. Not long into their first coffee date, they realized they had much in common—both loved the outdoors, were avid runners and enjoyed cycling.

Emily and Paolo met at Loyola University Chicago, where Paolo was in law school and Emily was in graduate school.

Megan Walsh Henze & Nathaniel Atherton Bristol

Nicole Persia Bozorgmir & Zachary Michael Goldbaum