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continued from page 24UÜtÇwxx ^|xÜvx &XÜ|v `É{ÜWEDDING DATE: August 21, 2010Brandee and Eric met in 2005, when Brandee had a job interview in Eric’s office.“We became good friends during the next year and worked so well together that patients often asked why weweren’t dating,” Eric said. “When we finally caved in and planned a dinner date, it was crazy how well we kneweach other and yet how nervous we could still be.”While they were dating, Brandee moved to another office, and their relationship progressed. They were engagedabout three years after their first date.“When Eric’s family invited us to visit them for a long weekend out of town, he took the opportunity to surpriseme with a cruise,” Brandee said. “We drove past the airport with our fake itinerary to Charlotte, N.C., and instead boarded our ship to Cozamel.”“I attempted to propose on one knee once we reached our balcony, but she knelt down with me and said yes before I could even ask,” Eric said.Eric and Brandee will marry at St. Coleman Church.Their reception will take place at Bahia Mar Beach Resort.“We want to create a very romantic feel with lots of soft flowers and votive candles,” Eric said. “Pink peonies are Brandee’s inspiration.”The couple will honeymoon in Rome, Italy and Greece.Eric, who is a dentist, and Brandee, a dental assistant, will reside in Fort Lauderdale.^xÜ| `tÜ|ÇxÄÄ| &f{tÇx mtv{tÜxã|véWEDDING DATE: October 10, 2010Keri and Shane met when Keri was just 15 years old.“He was a best friend to my next-door neighbor and practically lived there,” Keri said. “For almost a year, I had acrush on him and loved every time I saw his car parked outside. Naturally, I found every excuse to go next door!When he came to my Sweet 16 party, he gave me a card that said ‘I call dibs on you!’ It was my best gift as Iremember blushing with excitement and got butterflies in my tummy. Since I couldn’t really date until I was 16, hebecame my first boyfriend and first–and-only-love!”Nine years later, after spending time apart while Keri was in college and Shane was in dental school, Shane popped the big question.“Known for his impulsivity and spontaneity, Shane whisked me away on New Year’s Day for an evening alone,” Keri said. “When he pulled the card thathe gave to me on my Sweet 16 our of his bag, he dropped to one knee and said ‘I called dibs on you nine years ago, and now I’d like to make it official. Willyou marry me?’”Keri and Shane, who enjoy playing tennis and golf, going to concerts, dining, and spending time with family and friends, will have their ceremony at thechapel at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton.The reception will take place at Mizner Country Club.The pair will honeymoon in Thailand and Bali.“I was raised in Bangkok for six years, and I couldn’t be more excited to share this important part of my life with Shane,” Keri said.gtÇt VÉÉÄ|wzx &`tÜ~ jÉÜÜxÄÄTana met Mark a little more than three years ago.WEDDING DATE: TBa“My girlfriend met Mark and his friend the night before at a bar,” Tana said. “She didn’t know if they were cute ornot so she brought me with her to meet them. Mark and I hit it off right away.”The pair had a long-distance relationship for about two years, but it didn’t work out. They then got back togetherin September of 2009, and Mark proposed on New Year’s Eve morning.“On the morning of New Year’s Eve we were supposed to wake up at 7 a.m. to drive up to Epcot,” Tana said.“Mark woke up at 6:30 which caused me to wake up. He suggested that since we were awake we might as well godown to the beach and watch the sunrise. We walked up the beach a few steps, he turned toward me and smiled, then got down on one knee and asked meto marry him. Little did I know he had it planned this way the whole time.”Tana and Mark enjoy going to the gym and the beach, and going running together.They will be married sometime in December on the beach.They planto honeymoon in Europe. After they are married, they will reside in Palm Beach Gardens.26 MAY 2010