No, we don't plan on having a reception. Read above for the full story, but we used all 'wedding funds' on the down payment for our home in Seattle instead and kept our celebration super small by having a fancy dinner with our immediate family members. In fact we didn't have a bridal shower or many of the "traditional" wedding expectations.
To be honest, we already felt committed to each other (10 years together does that to you). Getting married felt more like doing it for the legal reasons. Our mindset has always been 'why rush if we already plan on forever?'
Yes, there's a registry tab above, but you can also go directly to Crate & Barrel, CB2, or West Elm to find them. Although we don't expect gifts at all, it's been so appreciated all of the love that friends and family have already sent our way. Filling our new home has been an ultimate joy. We also know that in many Asian cultures cash is gifted and we've already had some family & friends that have preferred to Venmo cash & that works too! (venmo: @brittanydanyelle)
No. Brittany made the decision many years ago (before meeting Hung) that she wouldn’t change her name. Professionally, many know her as Brittany Danyelle but her full legal name will remain Brittany Danyelle Ryerson. We can be addressed as Ms. Brittany Danyelle & Mr. Hung Nguyen.