B.I.O.: Laura Dunlap, James Ransbotham

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Laura, 22, is a hairstylist. Trey (James), 24, is a computer systems engineer. They live in Chantilly.

» The Main Event: A ceremony and reception in Arlington on Oct. 12. Laura will walk down the aisle to "Lady" by Styx.

» Honeymoon: St. Thomas.

» How They Met: At Trey's fraternity formal in the spring of 2005 at Christopher Newport University. "She was there with one of my brothers," says Trey.

» First Impressions: "He threw his shoes in the ocean. I thought, 'Hey, someone as crazy as me!'" "She had an awesome personality. She kept me company when my date was lame."

» First Date: Dinner at Olive Garden.

» How He Proposed: Not only did Trey arrange a surprise birthday party for Laura at her favorite Indian restaurant, Herndon's Angeethi, but he also stunned her by dropping to one knee in the middle of dinner. "I couldn't speak," she recalls. "I was crying and laughing."

» Their Song: Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes." "Anytime I think about it, I am instantly cheered up," says Trey. "I see Laura's beautiful brown eyes."

» Stupidest Fight: "We still have an ongoing dispute about the color wheel," says Laura. "For the record: The primary colors are yellow, blue and red."

» Pet Names: Laura is "Chicken" and Trey is "Bingo." "I was hungry one day and said I wanted chicken in a bingo box," explains Trey. "Makes sense, right?"