Lori and Desmond met through mutual friends and after two years together got engaged in Highlands, N.C., under Bridal Falls—a place with many shared memories. The wedding took place in Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas, at Saint James Methodist Church, where their families and about 75 guests watched them say their vows in their favorite place on Earth. The reception was at the Abaco Inn and featured a Bahamian band. The pair live in Pawleys Island. PHOTOGRAPH BY LORI YOUNG