San Diego History Center curator and artist Tara Smith, 33, started chatting with Andrew Centybear, 36, and The Shanty in Cardiff-by-the-Sea over a game of pool.

The went on their first date two nights later, and have been together ever since. Andrew proposed at the end of an icy Christmas Eve sunrise hike in Vermont. After braving rough wintry conditions, the couple reached the mountain summit, where Andrew got down on one knee. One year later, the two were married in an intimate ceremony in Balboa Park, surrounded by 90 guests.

THEIR TALENTED TEAM:

Coordination, Florals, and Paper Elements: Madmade Designs
Photography: Sarah Lockhart and Timothy Ryon
Ceremony: Japanese Friendship Garden
Reception: Andaz Hotel
Music and DJ: Sensational Music, GarDouble Productions
Dress: Nicole Miller
Shoes: Ted Baker
Rentals: Madmade Desgins, Lucky Little Mustardseed
Cake: Twiggs Bakery