Noah Kaufman, Rachelle Laskin

Noah, 35, is an accounting manager and wrestling coach. Rachelle, 31, is a personal trainer. They will live in Vienna after the wedding.
The Main Event: Mazel tov! On Aug. 26, they’ll wed in the temple Rachelle grew up attending. In addition to the traditional ketubah, etc., they’ll have University of Virginia colors to celebrate their shared school heritage.
How They Met: At a gym; she noticed his University of Virginia shirt.
First Date: An Italian restaurant in Arlington, years after they first met.
How He Proposed: At the Jefferson Memorial during Hanukkah. “The best gift for Hanukkah was Noah.”
Most-Hated Non-Clothing Item: His “foo foo” throw pillows from his ex.
When They Knew: She had a feeling on their first date. He knew after they went to a gross zombie movie on their second date, got nauseated and left, but still had a great time.







