We met in 2020 in passing. Later, Kenny was putting together a video for a mutual friend as a birthday gift during Covid and Anh agreed to be in the video. We met at Rose Garden in San Jose. Anh had trouble coming up with lines, so Kenny made up lines and used small jokes to make her laugh.

Time passed, we saw each other in the hallways, but never really talked. Kenny decided he wanted to get to know Anh better. They talked but it never really led to anything substantial. One day after not speaking for a while, Anh said, “Hello.” Kenny said hi back. Kenny looked nervous and Anh could tell. He said, "I know you're very busy but I am gonna ask one more time if you're free for a hike or coffee then I won't ask you again?" Anh said, "No to the coffee, but yes to the hike." We went on our first hike in April 17th, 2021 @ Castle Rock.

We would go to parks, hiking, soccer games, kayaking, and explored all the hidden places we could find. Finally, Kenny confessed to Anh that he liked her. Anh said, “My heart is dead to love.” Kenny knew this was going to be tough… but was up for the challenge. So Kenny and Anh continued their journey exploring the Bay as friends. After every trip, Kenny would write Anh a heartfelt card. It could be a picture or image of something about the trip. Sometimes Anh would write back her own note. These cards often became the best part of our days… re-living the moments together through words. It was through these notes, cards, and time together that Anh finally warmed up to Kenny. Anh even suggested a wine tasting trip to Napa. We met almost every weekend. Kenny planned a special trip to San Francisco and he asked her to be his girlfriend. Anh said "I’m not ready yet." Kenny said, "that’s definitely better than no. I'll ask you 3 times to be my girlfriend because 3rd time is a charm.” Anh smiled and thought it was weird.

Kenny never got to the 3rd time. Anh fell for him before he could even ask the 3rd time. He threw her a surprise party for her birthday in September 2021. Anh had no idea but she was really upset at him during her birthday week. She even tried avoiding him. Kenny still talked to her all week even though he was upset with her too. When the surprise happened she was shocked; her friends, family, and all her co-workers were there. It was love at first fight!

In the summer of 2022, Kenny unsuccessfully tried to make plans to ask the big question. Anh just didn't get the hints. She was like "Why go out? Let's just stay in." All his attempts failed. He thought to himself, "If she won't go out for me I'll use her girlfriends to get her out." Kenny plotted with her girlfriends and created a fake story to get her to San Francisco. We ended up visiting the place where Kenny told Anh he would ask her to be his girlfriend 3 times; the place he felt for the first time she loved him. He asked a friend to take a photo of them. While the camera got ready, Kenny opened a box with the ring. Anh's face was in shock. Kenny said, "I promised I would ask you to be my girlfriend 3 times but I never got to 3... so I'll ask you to be my wife for the 3rd time." Anh said yes.

A&K

Wedding

12:00 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM

Reception