Jeannette & Luis in Miami, FL

Miami natives Jeannette and Luis met while both were working as lifeguards at the Venetian Pools in Coral Gables. After Jeannette suffered a fracture while rescuing someone, Luis called to express his concern -- and, as it turned out, to set up their first date. Since Jeannette still had a cast on, Luis says, I, being the gentleman, carried her all over South Beach! I remember telling her I had a feeling this relationship would last a long time. The Bride Jeannette Del Conte, 24, elementary school teacher The Groom Luis Cal, 27, firefighter and paramedic The Date April 14 He was right: three years later, Luis was trying to plan an elaborate proposal but kept getting tripped up. Finally, he realized he couldn’t wait any longer. After a relaxing evening, I proposed to Jeannette in the comfort of our home, he recalls. Excited and surprised, Jeannette said yes, and two years later the couple married in their hometown.