Charlene & Lester in Miami, FL

Friendship came before romance for Charlene and Lester, who met in architecture school, but love seemed to be in the cards from the beginning. The first time Lester's sister met Charlene, she reported back to their mother that she'd found her brother the one. Coincidentally, Charlene went home and told her mother that if she and Lester ever did end up going out, they'd wind up married -- and within six months, they were a couple. The Bride Charlene West, 30, architect and interior designer The Groom Lester Rey, 32, architect The Date May 31 Seven years later, Lester proposed at the couple's favorite restaurant. Unlike their courtship, their engagement was brief; just four months long. The urban wedding Charlene designed was minimalist and modern, with elements inspired by nature, including bird's nest–like decorations. A crisp, white hue with gold accents kept up the contemporary vibe.