Alyssa & Vic in Mt. Helix, CA

In their own backyard, Alyssa and Vic’s wedding was one part sophistication and two parts warm and cozy. Romantic candlelight and white twinkling lights set the pink, brown, and orange color palette aglow, as guests celebrated well into the night. The Bride Alyssa Davidson, 33, flight attendant and biostatistics graduate student The Groom Victor Krauss, 39, chiropractor The Date April 3 While recovering from root canal earlier that day, Alyssa was resting on the couch when Vic walked in and asked her to help with some new stereo equipment he had just purchased (it also was his birthday that day). As she reluctantly carried in one of the boxes, Vic asked Alyssa to help him open it. When she did, an adorable Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier jumped out. But that wasn’t her only surprise: On the puppy’s collar was a gorgeous engagement ring, and once Vic got down on one knee, Alyssa gave him the best birthday present ever – she said yes!