Now, it feels like it was fate.

Their first date took place at the Biergarten in San Franciscos Hayes Valley.

And even a chicken ramen dinner!

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Photo:Jose Villa

Afterward, we celebrated together at a nearby Mexican restaurant, Suerte.

I loved that it was simple, intimate, and private, Carol says.

Just the two of us in that moment.

And we couldnt be happier about that decision!

Their plannersColin Cowie Eventsensured they stayed on track.

The level of service was a cherry on top of an already amazing weekend.

The festivities began on Thursday night with a welcome dinner at the hotels La Loggia restaurant overlooking Florence.

For this first night, the bride found a cream Schiaparelli dress while holiday shopping in New York.

Andy and I wore a matching color!

We wanted to create a night-market atmosphere reminiscent of the ones in Taipei, where Andys parents are from.

Our wedding planners had the brilliant idea of creating a surprise for our guests.