Martha & Jim in Des Moines, IA

Martha felt an instant connection with Jim when they met, so it was only fitting that their October wedding exude some serious romance. The Bride Martha Boehlert, 24, school psychologist The Groom Jim Condon, 29, computer systems consultant The Date October 29 Jim planned to propose to Martha during an upcoming vacation in South Carolina, but decided he couldn’t wait -- and popped the question one night on their back porch. She said yes -- “about a hundred times!” -- and the two soon began planning their fall nuptials.