B.I.O.: Monique Staunton, Keith Stevens

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Monique, 33, is an organization development consultant. Keith, 28, is a management and program analyst. They live in Hyattsville, Md.

» The Main Event: They wed in a semi-formal ceremony on Nov. 9 at a mansion in Prince George's County.

» How They Met: At work. Keith was sitting at the cafeteria eating lunch when Monique sat down at his table after she noticed he was reading "The Cornel West Reader." Keith recalls, "At the end of our conversation, Monique asked me to accompany her to a Washington Nationals game the next week. We haven't been apart since then."

» First Impressions: "I thought he was kind of nerdy, [but] I happen to love nerds!" Monique says.

» First Date: They dined at Bangkok 54 in Arlington before seeing "Miami Vice." Monique says, "I told Keith that I hated the movie."

» How He Proposed: "On New Year's Eve. I took Monique to dinner at Firefly followed by jazz at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. After midnight, we returned to her condo, and I told her to close her eyes. When she opened them, I had the ring and asked her." "When Keith asked to plan our New Year's night out, I knew something was up."

» Their Song: "Like a Star" by Corinne Bailey Rae.