Sharon & Matthew in St. Paul, MN

It was a whirlwind romance for Sharon and Matthew, who met when Sharon's sister-in-law had a joint graduation dinner with fellow classmate Matthew. Sharon and Matthew chatted throughout the night, and he asked her sister-in-law for Sharon's email address. He contacted her soon after, but since Sharon was living an hour-and-a-half away at the time, they waited until her next visit to go out to dinner. The Bride Sharon Goetz, 29, biologist The Groom Matthew Hollister, 33, engineer The Date December 1 Just three months later, he proposed at her home in Mankato during a weekend visit. They picked out the ring together and decided to keep the engagement a secret until the ring was delivered in October. They finally shared the news with family and friends during a special breakfast of mimosas and Sharon's family's apple pancakes. A little over a year later, after Sharon had relocated to Minneapolis to be with Matthew, the couple said I do in a winter wedding.