B.I.O: Nate Fields, Alexis Mays

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Nate, 29, is a musician. Alexis, 26, is an elementary school teacher. They live in Oxon Hill.

» The Main Event: A formal event June 20 with 200 guests in Mitchellville, Md. Alexis will walk down the aisle to 7 Sons of Soul's "My All (The Wedding Song)."

» Honeymoon: Dominican Republic.

» How They Met: In 2003, when she bummed a french fry off him at a youth event at his church.

» First Impressions: "I thought he was cute, just like a teddy bear ... but I was on a dating sabbatical." "I thought, 'She looks nice,' and I had to find out, 'Who was that girl?'"

» First Date: Olive Garden.

» How He Proposed: On Valentine's Day last year, while driving home from dinner. "I didn't see it coming. ... Nate asked me, 'How do you think we will be when we get married?'" Then he played "Woman's Worth" by Maxwell and asked her to cover her eyes. When she opened them, he proposed.

» Most Hated Clothing Item: "I wish she would stop wearing sweat pants every time she is chillin' because they are boyish."

» Stupidest Fight: Over who's driving, since she doesn't like to drive.

» The Dress: "I will be wearing a hot asymmetrical gown."

» Making It Unique: Printing the programs on fans to keep guests cool.

Written by Express contributor Rachel Kaufman