A Modern Wedding in Newark, NJ

Melissa and Ralph met during their freshman year at Rutgers. They bumped into each other throughout college but it wasn’t until senior year that someone made a move (Melissa!). Five years later Ralph got a ring and arranged for a perfect proposal in the park. The Bride Melissa Garcia, 29, a Spanish teacher The Groom Ralph Sarracino, 29, an IT project manager The Date June 27 Unfortunately, dark skies and rain threw a wrench in his plan, so he popped the question on the couch at his parent’s house instead. Melissa laughed (she blames it on the nerves) and happily said yes.