Ting & Casey in Palm Springs, CA

An old friend with a new job led Casey to Ting. After meeting Ting at his friend's new office, Casey asked her out. Instead of the standard dinner-and-a-movie first date, the couple saw Cavallia, a Cirque du Soleil-like show with horses. The Bride Casey Price, 30, visual effects artist The Groom Ting Poo, 30, film editor The Date August 25 A year and a half later, Casey surprised Ting with a proposal while vacationing on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. With 12 months to plan their dream wedding, Ting got started right away. The couple decided on a garden ceremony complete with a petal-strewn aisle and bamboo fans for guests to keep cool. An indoor reception with a white, brown and green color palette followed. To bring in the feeling of the outdoors from the ceremony space, tables were covered with rich bouquets in green and white surrounded by glowing candles.