.Professional tennis gamer Carol Zhao and DoorDash co-founder Andy Cog both attended Stanford College at the same time-- Andy also stayed across the fall coming from some of Carol's bridesmaids during the course of fresher year-- but it wasn't up until they both graduated that they connected. After Zhao received a personal injury in the spring of 2019 on the ping pong circuit, she came back to San Francisco, where their pathways finally traversed. "I had no concept that what felt like a career misfortune back then would be the impetus to the beginning of our connection," Carol says. "Right now, it feels like it was destiny." Their 1st time took place at the Biergarten in Hayes Lowland, San Francisco. "What started as a simple chat over cocktails developed into a multi-hour affair that spanned various pubs locally," Andy claims. "And also even a chick ramen supper!" After they began dating (and Carol bounced back from her trauma) the tennis schedule maintained Carol taking a trip near 10 months a year, so it took significant preparation for Andy to lock down a time and also area to suggest. "In February 2023, I determined to recommend in Austin, Texas as well as likewise looped her parents right into my strategies," Andy remembers. "When I got here, I pretended all of us were going out for a pleasant dinner however surprised Carol with my plan. Afterwards, our team celebrated together at a surrounding Mexican bistro, Suerte."" I adored that it was easy, in-depth, and also exclusive," Carol claims. "Just the two people in that instant." Both's wedding celebration was on Saturday, July twenty, at the Belmond Suite San Michele in the hills of Florence, Italy. Florence was one of the 1st cities Carol's moms and dads journeyed to after they acquired married, and also Andy had actually always wished to realize a family members journey to Europe that he 'd prepared to absorb 2020, however that failed because of the pandemic. "Given that our guests were coming from several areas worldwide, our team thought much more comfy offering Florence as our wedding event location," Andy claims. "And also our team could not be better regarding that selection!" They possessed around a year to hunt places, check out internet sites, taste food selections, and intend the travel plan, but it was actually no small activity. Their coordinators-- Colin Cowie Activities-- guaranteed they remained on keep track of. It was very important to the couple that they spend purposeful opportunity along with each attendee, so they curated the activities and visitor accommodations along with relationship as well as area in thoughts, and they dealt with Cowie and also his crew to organize every aspect. "They were a fantastic partner to aid shape our wedding ceremony occasion and make it revive," Carol states. "Throughout the wedding ceremony weekend, the Colin Cowie Lifestyle crew was exceptionally detail-oriented as well as satisfied any type of requirement we had. The amount of service was a cherry atop a presently amazing weekend break.".