B.I.O.: Alexandra Ansah, Eric Bocian

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Alexandra, 27, is an operations manager. Eric, 33, is a CPA. They live in Rosslyn.

» The Main Event: They'll wed in Santa Fe, N.M., Oct. 17 in front of 120 guests.

» How They Met: At an '80s club in D.C. then known as Polyester.

» First Impressions: "I wondered how my life would be if I married this girl. She was breathtaking." "I thought he was full of himself but really cute."

» First Date: Lauriol Plaza, where she felt like Eric was talking only about himself. Yet they decided on a second date — ice-skating. Afterward, he asked whether he could hold her hand and call her his girlfriend. "I thought to myself, 'First impressions are not always accurate. This guy is not only cute but charming and a bit of a dork — wow, I think I like him!'"

» How He Proposed: His exact words: "Babe, will you marry me? But we have to talk about finance and kids first." Her response: "Wow, this is such a big ring. Modern Bride would approve. Yes!"

» Their Song: "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz.

» Mmm, Cake: They'll have Bavarian cream spice cake.

» With Unlimited Funds: "I'm marrying the man of my dreams. No amount of money could make me happier."

Written by Express Contributor Rachel Kaufman