Mandy & Tim in Dana Point, CA

Mandy and Tim first locked eyes in high school, but it wasn't until after college that the two finally locked lips. Mandy sat across the classroom from Tim in biology class. The truth of the matter is that we did go on one ill-fated date in high school, but Tim was left heart-broken in the aftermath, recalls Mandy. His broken heart mended, however, and the two became good friends and kept in touch throughout college (Mandy went to UC Berkeley, while Tim attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania). The Bride Mandy Chan, 27, manager for a television media company The Groom Tim Kong, 27, principal for a privately held company The Date March 25 Their first official date didn't take place until after the two had joined the workforce back in California. On Christmas Eve, three years after rekindling their romance, Tim planned a dinner for both their families. He created a scheme to pick Mandy up an hour early and surprised her with a homemade book detailing their relationship. When Mandy turned the last page, Tim got down on one knee and presented her with a ring. A winter engagement led to a spring wedding with breathtaking views at South Shores Church.