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Joseph Bae

and

Marena Gad

Joseph Bae

and

Marena Gad

January 11, 2026

A piece of our story ♡

NOTE

Although we love your children, we regretfully cannot accommodate them at the reception due to limited seating.

Friday, January 9, 2026

Pyebaek/Henna (Pre-Wedding Celebration)

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sheeroo Events & Catering
251 1st St, Palisades Park, NJ 07650

This unique event blends two cultural wedding traditions: the Egyptian Henna and the Korean Pyebaek. The Henna ceremony is a joyful pre-wedding celebration where the bride is adorned with henna designs, symbolizing beauty, luck, and protection. The Pyebaek is a traditional Korean wedding ritual where the couple pays respects to their elders, receives blessings, and symbolizes unity and prosperity through meaningful gestures like offering dates and chestnuts. Together, these traditions honor both our heritages in a beautiful, multicultural celebration of love and family.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Ceremony

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Coptic Orthodox Church of St. Mark
427 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Dress to Impress!

Reception

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Registry

Your presence is gift enough, but if you're feeling particularly generous, these are a few things we would love to have as newlyweds.

RSVP

Please let us know your plans as soon as you can. We hope to get to celebrate with you!

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