Sharon & Patrick: A Destination Wedding in Palawan

Before their three-year engagement and four-month, long-distance courtship, Sharon and Patrick's first relationship challenge was probably the most meaningful: Patrick's sister, Rachel, had to approve. The Bride: Sharon Gonzalez, 32, director of project management The Groom: Patrick Gonzales, 30, senior developer The Date: March 16 The two first met while Rachel was visiting her friend Sharon in New York. Because Patrick went to school at NYU, the trio would often hang out together. Fast-forward six years after that first meeting to when Sharon and Patrick found themselves single at the same time, and a relationship was born. Rachel thought it was hilarious, but she gave us her blessing, says Sharon. Not wanting to wait much longer, Patrick proposed a few months later on the beach beneath a full sky of stars.