Melissa & Ralph in Newark, NJ

Melissa and Ralph met during their freshman year at Rutgers. They bumped into each other throughout college but it wasn’t until senior year that someone made a move (Melissa!). Five years later Ralph got a ring and arranged for a perfect proposal in the park. The Bride Melissa Garcia, 29, a Spanish teacher The Groom Ralph Sarracino, 29, an IT project manager The Date June 27 Unfortunately, dark skies and rain threw a wrench in his plan, so he popped the question on the couch at his parent’s house instead. Melissa laughed (she blames it on the nerves) and happily said yes.