Suzanne & Kurt in Lee's Summit, MO

Finding time for a romantic proposal was tough for Kurt Jacobson, an internal medicine resident. Between his hectic schedule and girlfriend Suzanne Hoiting’s 12-hour days as a registered nurse in the cardiovascular surgical ICU, it’s amazing that the two find time to sleep, let alone maintain a relationship. But one weekend, Kurt was able to catch up with his lady. “He proposed to me on a Saturday morning,” says Suzanne. “We rarely have a day off together so it was wonderful.” The Bride Kurt Jacobson, 29 The Groom Suzanne Hoiting, 26 The Date September 24 Planning a wedding became their next task, made even more challenging because they were living in Rochester, Minnesota, but wanted to marry in the Kansas City area. “The Internet was a lifesaver,” says Suzanne. With the help of her stepmother and TheKnot.com, she managed to pull together a late summer soiree filled with personal touches.