Ten Years Later: Catching Up With "America's Most Romantic Couple"

Ten years ago, Kendra and Rob Thornton won a very special prize — they were named “America’s Most Romantic Couple” in Bridal Guide’s 2005/2006 Bride of the Year contest. As a result, the high school sweethearts won an incredible NYC wedding valued at nearly $100,000. 

The winning couple then and now:

March 24th

Photo Credit: Housely Photography

Tip of the Day: When you check into your hotel, tell all of the resort staff members that you're there on your honeymoon. Don't be shy — they may take extra steps to make your stay even more special! The best case scenario is that you'll get a room upgrade, but you might also get smaller perks, too, like a gift bag with free shirts, a bottle of champagne, or more time for your couple's massage.

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Watch: Marriage Proposal Becomes First Words Deaf Woman Hears

Grab the tissues — this might just be the sweetest, most perfectly-timed proposal we've ever seen!

After Andrea Diaz received cochlear implants to restore her hearing, she was overwhelmed with emotion to hear herself and the voices of her loved ones properly for the first time. (Unlike a hearing aid, a cochlear implant is surgically implanted and bypasses damaged portions of the patient's ear, directly stimulating the auditory nerve.)

March 23rd

Photo Credit: Alicia Q. Photography

Tip of the Day: Be a team throughout the entire wedding-planning process. No matter how well-intentioned, friends and family will undoubtedly lend advice, opinions, and even objections to your decisions. It's easy for you two to become divided. But in the end, this is a celebration of your love and future together, and so every choice should be yours alone. Keep your focus on what matters most, forget what you think you should or shouldn't do, and go with your heart. If you keep you two at the center of every decision, it will be the most memorable day of your life.

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