Weddings are expensive, and we found out having a wedding on a weekday was half the price! We knew we wanted a fall wedding and targeted the first week of October, and when Sydney saw the weekday closest to the weekend, Thursday, landed on her Ba Noi’s (her grandma’s) birthday, she felt like it was meant to be. We hope you understand and know that this may require more planning and time-off from work. Know that we really appreciate you making the time, and hope you can make a great trip out of it!
While we love your kids, due to limited capacity, we ask that you please leave your little ones (under age 12) at home. We are only having children under age 12 of our immediate families attend the wedding. We want our wedding to be your night off!
We intend to have a more intimate wedding and can only accommodate the set number of guests we've listed on your wedding invitation. We appreciate your understanding!
Our wedding attire is formal (neutral fall colors recommended). Themed colors of our wedding are preferred (black, dark green, and champagne). Please no red attire or white dresses.
Our ceremony starts at 5:00pm. Given our wedding is on a weekday, we recommend you plan your travel time taking into account peak traffic time. The ceremony chapel is limited in space and seating is first-come, first-served, so please arrive early if you would like a good seat. Our reception will start at approximately 6:30pm. There will be a seating chart for all our guests; please give yourself enough time to find your assigned table before the wedding party's grand entrance.
YES! We are hosting an open bar at our wedding. Please plan to take an Uber/Lyft or arrange for a designated driver as your safety is extremely important to us.
We have a limited hotel block (first-come, first-serve) at Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim Orange, booking window closes September 25, 2025. The link is available under our 'Travel' page. If you plan to adjust the dates you are staying, you can also call the hotel directly. In addition, we've provided alternative recommendations for other hotels nearby under the 'Travel' page.
Yes, parking is available! We strongly recommend you Uber/Lyft to the venue or have a designated driver if you plan to get tipsy with us. Please do not drive under the influence.
The wedding will be indoors!
Yes, cash gifts are welcome! We will have a secured envelope box at the wedding venue.
We are kindly asking for cash gifts only, either online via the Newlywed Fund on our Zola page or via an envelope at the wedding. Thank you for understanding!