SEAN PATRICK THOMAS and AONIKA LAURENT at the 'Red Eye' Premiere, Los Angeles, California - 04.08.05

The actors originally planned to wed in Laurent's hometown of New Orleans last year (05), but postponed their nuptials after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city last August (05).

The couple, both aged 35, met at a Hollywood party hosted by BARBERSHOP director TIM STORY, US magazine People reports.