Kimberly & Justin in Newport Beach, CA

Friendships have a funny way of becoming something more serious, and no one knows that better than Kimberly Klett and Justin Schmidt. A sudden separation made them realize they could not longer be apart. THE BRIDE Kimberly Klett, 27, a teacher THE GROOM Justin Schmidt, 27, a financial analyst THE DATE July 13 The pair first met through mutual buddies while they were living in Santa Barbara. But it wasn't until Kim picked up and moved to attend Western Michigan University that Justin realized what was really missing. When Kim came back for a visit nine months later, a romance was born. Then on a birthday trip to La Jolla, Justin filled the hotel room with candles and proposed to his best friend. The two were wed 13 months later.