Angela & Michael in Sedalia, CO

It might have been early in the morning, but Angela Mansfield still couldn't say no to Michael Swanson’s proposal. A few years after the two had first connected through a mutual friend, Michael headed out to the grocery store to pick up fixings for a homemade breakfast. He cooked up omelets and fresh fruit, but it was the single rose with an engagement ring tied to its stem that really made Angela's day. The Bride Angela Mansfield, 36 and a marketing director The Groom Michael Swanson, 42 and a forestry superintendent The Date September 24 Angela soon put her marketing and event planning skills to use, developing, along with Michael, a theme (Colorado trees and mountains), a color scheme (burgundy and evergreen, with golds and oranges mixed in), and even a slogan (a quote from Thoreau, one of the groom’s favorite writers). With three months left to go, the couple hired a professional consultant to take care of the rest of the details and leave them and their wedding party free to enjoy the celebration.