Brooke & Brian in Stevensville, MD

Brooke first met when he was a vendor for the company where she worked. The two became friends, and when Brooke moved close to Brian's hometown, he helped her get a job with his company. It took another few years -- and another job change for both -- before Brooke and Brian began dating, but they soon made up for lost time. The Bride Brooke Madden, 28, medical marketing manager The Groom Brian McCloskey, 30, a sales consultant The Date May 12 We both knew almost immediately that we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together, says Brooke. Six months later, Brian asked Brooke to marry him while the two were vacationing in St. Kitts, and the couple soon started putting together a wedding near the bride's hometown.