Sonia and Irfan chose the Newport Aquarium to have their wedding because of Sonia’s love of animals and to give their guests the freedom to explore the sea life. Their ceremony on May 28, 2011, overlooked the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati skyline. Photography: Mark Garber Photography. Ceremony & Reception: Newport Aquarium. Flowers: Ford-Ellington Wedding Design. Cake: The BonBonerie. The Bride Wore: Modern Trousseau, European Bridal. Invitations: Poême of Hyde Park. Bride’s Makeup: Cinci Makeup. Bride’s Hair: Bridal Hair by Liz. Couple’s Current Home: Knoxville. Bride’s Profession: Veterinarian opthamologist in residency. Groom’s Profession: Family/sports medicine physician. How They Met: Sonia and Irfan met on Christmas Eve in 2005 at a Cincinnati Bengals football game, when they happened to sit next to each other. They were introduced by a mutual friend, who Sonia went to the game with. Love Letters: Sonia and Irfan communicated the night before and the morning of their wedding via notes passed back and forth by his best man and her maid of honor.