B.I.O.: Allison Brown, Darian Klare

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Allison, 31, is an events manager. Darian, 30, is a software engineer. They live in D.C.

» The Main Event: A "barefoot beach wedding" in Corolla, N.C., on April 26. The husband of Allison's best friend from high school will officiate. An outdoor reception will follow.

» How They Met: At a beach party with mutual friends in San Diego.

» First Impressions: "I thought Darian was the cutest redhead I had ever seen!" "All of Allison's friends kept telling me Allison thought I was cute," says Darian. "I thought, 'Are we in kindergarten?'"

» First Date: Dinner at a seafood restaurant. "He even showed up with a beautiful bunch of flowers."

» How He Proposed: While skiing in Kirkwood, Calif., Darian skied ahead and stopped. When Allison caught up, "he got down on his knee and pulled out the ring. It was so sparkly, and the fresh powder was sparkling, too."

» Most Hated Clothing Item: "Her millions of shoes. Is she a millipede?"

» Pet Names: Darian is "Booboo." Allison is "Monkeywoman."

» Celebrating Heritage: Darian's pastry chef sister is making the cake. Allison says she's wearing the dress her mom wore down the aisle in 1968."It's been updated!"