Engagement February 19, 2006 - Andy Chou and Emily Hsueh

0219 - Chandon - Took Engagement Pics here!

I could make a scrapbook of Emily poses...

I found out that taking a picture of a ring directly head on is difficult because the light just ends up flooding the whole thing...

...like so. Guess that's why they call it a Round Brilliant.

Domaine Chandon has some really excellent gardens out front.

This scene kinda is what I would imagine a bayou to look like. AASA is in New Orleans next year so....

Emily's Credo. We ended up leaving Chandon and going to Copia first to meet up with Chris and Lori. Copia is a museum in Napa dedicated to the art of wine and food. We came back afterwards so I'll continue in this section since it's devoted to Chandon.

Back to Domaine Chandon for their tour.

A wall of bottles...pretty neat effect. I think I remember reading about entire houses that use bottles as part of the walls.

Huge vats of white wine.

Still considered newlyweds?

Red wine casks...apparently Chandon still uses casks for a few of their wines.

"Riddling," or turning the bottles, helps the yeast to settle before it's disgorged. This special rack allows riddling to be done all at once.

The Tasting Room at Chandon

We staged this so Emily would have some picture of me on my knees.

Let's see how far I can chuck this rock!

As your chiropractor, I think your fingers could use a little weight to help your spine curvature.

How does this feel? :-P

Geez...I'm just adding a weight to your finger...nothing special!

Lori was getting pretty dramatic pictures with my camera.

So much so that they wanted to reenact their proposal too!

Awwww...

This shot has been rated G for General Consumption. It has a low-medium PDA rating.

Interesting!

Do we look drunk? Because we're not.

Sweetie pie!

Higher on the PDA scale...my apologies! hahaha

I like mushrooms...yes indeed!

Lori doesn't miss an opportunity to jump on Chris. hahaha

I'd try it to but on second thought, it's probably dangerous.

Someone's trying to be all model-like.

...and it isn't me.

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Comment #1286: Jook said:
"Thanks Thanks Thanks!!! I've been looking at the videos and I know that I'm going to have to put them up soon."
(Wednesday May 17, 06 at 02:45:16 AM)

Comment #1285: Victor said:
"Congrats Mr. Andy!!! Hot air ballonn - very cool. Way to sweep a girl off their feet man!"
(Tuesday May 16, 06 at 11:37:04 PM)

Comment #1189: Jook said:
"Thanks!!! And yes, the manicure is an incredibly important part of the picture!"
(Tuesday Mar 28, 06 at 12:28:16 PM)

Comment #1188: chiblits said:
"Yay for Andy!!! Jasmine just messaged me about your engagement. You guys look sooo cute together!!! Jasmine's mom"
(Wednesday Mar 22, 06 at 12:00:44 PM)

Comment #1187: Jasmine said:
"LOL...its good Emily had gotten a manicure b/c her hands look especially pretty in the background picture :-D."
(Wednesday Mar 22, 06 at 11:49:49 AM)

Comment #1186: Jasmine said:
"Its been a while since I've checked this site; what a good surprise to see you guys are engaged!! Congratulations...you guys are a great couple!"
(Wednesday Mar 22, 06 at 11:45:09 AM)

Comment #1185: Wei said:
"Congrats!! Wish you guys all the best!"
(Sunday Mar 19, 06 at 07:25:37 AM)

Comment #1184: Jook said:
"Thanks Simon!!! And of course I will!"
(Tuesday Mar 14, 06 at 10:12:24 PM)

Comment #1183: Simon said:
"Belated congrats -- be sure to invite me to the bachelor party!!"
(Tuesday Mar 14, 06 at 03:24:14 PM)

Comment #1181: Jook said:
"hahahaha...you both are too funny! :-P"
(Monday Mar 13, 06 at 06:59:39 PM)

Comment #1178: Uncle said:
"Hmm, I think your Aunt is making a hint to someone..."
(Friday Mar 10, 06 at 05:45:09 PM)

Comment #1176: Aunt said:
"I never know you are such a romantic person. I am happy for you two."
(Thursday Mar 9, 06 at 11:13:40 PM)

Comment #1175: Jook said:
"why? can't a guy take his gf to get a manicure just because? :-P"
(Wednesday Mar 8, 06 at 01:14:14 PM)

Comment #1172: Hoo said:
"Nice pic! I didn't know about your engagement pic. until now. Woudlnt' she get suspicious when you take her to the manicure?"
(Wednesday Mar 8, 06 at 12:02:46 PM)

Comment #1171: little miss said:
"kept yelling "abacadabra" and waving my magic wand while in CIA...it sooo reminds me of Harry Potter...no food appeared magically though..."
(Wednesday Mar 8, 06 at 12:41:36 AM)

Comment #1170: wowzers said:
"fod looks so good...seems all the pics are about food and wine!! lol...makes me hungry. but congrats....ur a needle in a haystack"
(Tuesday Mar 7, 06 at 08:09:57 PM)

Comment #1169: sanghyup moon said:
"congrats guys! you a lucky guy, your bride to be is very pretty. i wish you guys the best in your new life together! god bless."
(Monday Mar 6, 06 at 11:24:02 PM)

Comment #1167: usrbin said:
"congratultaions !!!"
(Monday Mar 6, 06 at 12:52:32 PM)

Comment #1164: MY-T-MAX said:
"(sniff, sniff) I'm so proud of you! This is going to be a SOOOOO Chinese wedding!"
(Monday Mar 6, 06 at 09:56:48 AM)

Comment #1163: Jook said:
"Enjoy the album!"
(Monday Mar 6, 06 at 09:56:42 AM)