Jennifer & Eric: A Traditional Wedding in Saratoga, CA

Eric had popped up as a match on multiple internet dating sites that Jennifer had joined, but she didn't think they'd be compatible. Jennifer eventually e-mailed him anyway, and an intense online romance was born. It was so good, in fact, that the two were afraid that meeting in person would spoil things! Despite that, they set up a date. They wound up having such a good time that they extended their date for an impromptu visit to Golden Gate Park. The Bride Jennifer Chiou, 30, first grade teacher The Groom Eric Maschwitz, 33, museum director The Date October 4 We were pretty much inseparable after that, says Jennifer. Six years later, Jennifer thought Eric was getting her a new digital camera for Christmas, so she was disappointed to get a teddy bear as a present. But inside a zippered pocket on the bear was an engagement ring. When Jennifer discovered it, she began to bawl. Eric got down on one knee and said some lovely things—not that I remember them! admits Jennifer. Ten months and one missing, then re-bought, dress later, the couple held an Asian-themed wedding.