Kimberly & Willy in Milton, NY

Kimberly and Willy met while in high school through Kimberly’s brother, Craig -- Willy was his best friend. The two were classmates for two years but didn’t start spending time together until each had graduated from college. Though there were sparks, Kimberly’s brother put his foot down when it came to them dating, so they remained friends for nine years. The Bride Kimberly Zimmerman, 35, sales The Groom Willy Schley Jr., 35, network engineer The Date August 26 After moving back to the U.S. from abroad, Willy reunited with Kimberly -- and he planted a kiss on her that knocked my socks off! says Kimberly. Later, she found out that Willy had asked her brother’s permission first, and this time, he'd approved. A year-and-a-half later on a New Year’s Eve trip to Boca Grande, Florida, Willy proposed, and an elated Kimberly -- so excited she forgot to put on the ring -- accepted. The couple planned a late summer destination celebration that lasted three days in Milton, New York.