Jennifer & Stephen in Paso Robles, CA

Jennifer and Stephen didn’t battle over typical wedding planning stressors like the guest list, the budget, or the hors d’oeuvre menu. They had larger issues on their minds: Just days after Stephen proposed, the former army captain was sent to Iraq to fight in Operation Iraqi Freedom II. The Bride Jennifer Montague, 33, realtor The Groom Stephen Clark, 35, national hotel sales manager The Date October 29 During Stephen's 15-month deployment, Jennifer kept herself occupied by pulling together all the details for their intimate autumn celebration at a Tuscan-style bed-and-breakfast.