Kate & Mark in Steamboat Springs, CO

Kate met the love of her life, Mark, at a friend's Christmas party. The two hit it off immediately, but Kate was a little disappointed because Mark didn't ask for her phone number. Two days later their mutual friend called Kate and asked if it was okay to give Mark her number. The two planned their date and shared their first kiss on New Year's Eve. The Bride Kate Mason, 29, pediatric physician assistant The Groom Mark Michalek, 29, financial services business The Date September 7 The couple had talked openly about marriage, but Kate was still surprised when Mark showed up at her door to interrupt her girls' night out. He handed her an envelope, but Kate thought someone had left a solicitation on her door and brushed it aside. When Mark gave it to her again she realized it was an invitation to their wedding! On the bottom he had printed the question, Will you marry me? Kate looked up and saw Mark on one knee holding the ring he had specially designed from his mother's and grandmother's diamonds. Five months later, they married during a full Catholic Mass in Steamboat Springs.