History

  • March 20, 2012 White Rabbit, NYC
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    Meetup

    Li, at the behest of Ling, attends NY Tech Mixer, where she meets Chhay, one of the co-founders. Li mentions that she used to work with Paul Choi, whom Chhay has known since Prep for Prep (6th grade). Li is throwing a 90s Hiphop party for her birthday and needs a DJ. Good thing Chhay is a DJ and also loves to spin 90s Hiphop. That night, Li also meets Dan, Chhay’s friend, and co-dj. Chhay also meets Jen, Li’s matron of honor and Ling’s wife. Later, Li agrees to give Chhay free yoga lessons in exchange for DJ’ing her party.

  • April 7, 2012 3 Sheets Saloon, NYC
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    90s Party

    Chhay DJs Li’s birthday party. The romance takes off.

  • June 17, 2012 Bronx, NY

    The One

    Li visits the Bronx to have dinner with Chhay’s family. After meeting Li, Chhay’s mom pulls Chhay aside and says, “This is the one, huh?”

  • June 24, 2012 Coney Island, Brooklyn
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    Jumping In

    As Chhay’s first triathlon approaches, his fear of open water lingers. Li, dressed in a skimpy bikini, jumps into the chilly waters of Coney Island and swims alongside Chhay, who is dressed in a wetsuit. With Li’s help, Chhay overcomes his fear and swims where his feet don’t touch the ground.

  • August 22, 2012 New Orleans, LA
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    Make It or Break It

    Li and Chhay embark on their first journey together, a 1,500-mile road trip from NYC to New Orleans. On the drive, Li tells Chhay this is a make it or break it trip. Chhay responds, “If we make this, we’re getting married!”

  • September 21, 2012 Nashua, NH

    Son-in-law

    Chhay and Li visit Li’s mom to help her move out of her house. While Chhay is breaking down a table, Li’s mom tells Chhay, “I want you to be my son-in-law.”

  • August 3, 2013 San Francisco, CA

    Silicon Valley

    Li receives a job offer from a startup based in Palo Alto, California. Chhay agrees to move to California with Li so Li can pursue her dreams.

  • January 9, 2014 San Francisco, CA
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    Flash Mob Choreography

    Chhay finishes a flash mob dance tutorial video and emails it out to his accomplices.

  • February 5, 2014 Boston, MA

    Asking for Permission

    Li’s mom finds out about the proposal plans and hints to Li that something is happening and she wants to be a part of it. Li tells Chhay to fix things, so he takes a last-minute trip to the Northeast to ask Li’s parents for permission.

  • February 14, 2014 Maui, Hawaii
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    Hawaii

    Two weeks before the proposal, Li and Chhay take a trip to Hawaii for Valentine’s Day weekend. Li tells her co-workers that Chhay will be proposing to her over the weekend. The night before the trip, Li becomes super nervous while watching flash mob proposal videos, and Chhay then has to tell her that there is no proposal happening in Hawaii, so that they can enjoy their trip.

  • February 19, 2014 Facebook

    Blown Surprise?

    Li’s aunt in Taiwan, unaware of customs here in the States, via Facebook congratulates Li on her proposal on March 1st. Through subterfuge, Chhay somehow convinces Li that there is no proposal happening on that date.

  • March 1, 2014 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
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    The Proposal

    The day arrives, and a bunch of friends and family fly into SF for the big day. Li still has no idea what is going on. Dance practice takes place in the afternoon while Li’s friend Crystal occupies Li’s time, and then brings Li to Golden Gate Park, where the flash mob happens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRbm6OC4CSY. Li says “YES”.

  • May 17, 2014 Cambridge, MA
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    Tea Ceremony

    Li’s mom organizes a traditional Chinese tea ceremony in Cambridge, MA. Li’s mom makes an emotional and heartfelt speech, and tells Chhay, “No returns!”

  • September 12, 2015 Bethlehem, NH
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    The Wedding

    Li and Chhay are getting married in Li’s home state of New Hampshire at the Rocks Estate, a christmas tree farm. They can’t wait to celebrate with their friends and family. See you in a few!