Melissa & Ernie in Overland Park, KS

A pink and yellow palette set the tone at Melissa and Ernie's wedding in Overland Park. The Bride Melissa Crain, 24, operations manager at a software company The Groom Ernie Rieke, 23, a heavy hauling truck driver The Date September 6 When Melissa Crain was at her parents' annual Fourth of July party, a new face stood out in the crowd: Ernie Rieke. Melissa learned that the two had not only friends in common but similar family businesses. One weekend when the two were without their gang, they decided to attend the country fair. Afterward, they spent the evening in lawn chairs counting shooting stars. We found out the next day it was a meteor shower, says Melissa.