B.I.O: Kristina Arnwine, Michael Toliver

Kristina, 30, is a pharmacist. Michael, 30, is a business management company owner. They live in Mitchellville, Md.
» The Main Event: On June 6, Michael's father, a Baptist pastor, married the two in front of the entire congregation of their church. A reception for 350 followed.
» Honeymoon: Jamaica.
» How They Met: A mutual friend introduced them when he and Michael were at a business lunch and Kristina's name kept coming up. "I had never seen her, but by the way he described her, I knew I had to meet her."
» First Impressions: "He was handsome, with the most beautiful eyes."
» First Date: A basketball game and a movie. "Then we sat in a parking lot and talked for hours."
» How He Proposed: On New Year's Eve night in their hotel room. He started the countdown with a prayer to bring in the new year, but as the clock hit midnight, he got down on his knees and asked for her hand.
» Most Hated Clothing Item: Her jeans that "gap" at the waist.
» Stupidest Fight: They argued about the number of paper towels he uses.
» Pet Names: "I have him listed as 'The GOAT' in my cell phone because he's the greatest of all time." "I call her Cakes."
» Wedding Jitters: "That I will do the 'ugly face' cry," she says. "What can I say? I'm a crier!"
Written by Express contributor Rachel Kaufman
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On June 6th, I married my very best friend. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband to share the rest of my life with. I love you Michael. "Can't do this thing called life without you here with me..."
By Kristina , Posted June 8, 2009 8:17 AM