Siyu & Zhe
Wedding Party
Siyu Liu
Bride
Siyu grew up in Wuxi & Suzhou, China, before she embarked on her adventure across the Pacific ocean. Wandered from Ann Arbor to Salt Lake City, she then made a difficult decision to study a completely different field for graduate school...now sort of settling in New York City, for the time being. She watches sports only when Wolverines are playing, skis only (or prefer to) on the mountains of Utah, and walk so much only when in NYC...
Zhe Quan
Groom
Zhe grew up in Shenzhen, China, and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 9. Over the next two decades, he journeyed from Chicago to Toronto to New York and is currently living and working in Salt Lake City. During his younger days Zhe was avidly into chess - even contemplated about becoming a professional chess player. Perhaps tired of sitting to much, these days Zhe has taken much more of an aptitude to outdoor activities. During warmer months he enjoys golfing, tennis, and hiking. In wintry seasons he enjoys skiing the Utah snow.
Ping Liu & Jianfen Hua
Parents of the Bride
Siyu's parents live in Wuxi, China - where they are flying all the way from for her wedding. Siyu's dad is an entrepreneur and a "creative" cook, while Siyu's mum takes pleasure running an organic farm and a little garden...Obviously, Siyu got her fashion sense from mum, and inner composure from her dad.
Chen Quan & Bei Yuan
Parents of the Groom
Zhe's parents currently reside in Toronto. Dad - Chen (Carl): "Pastor, currently PHD of Theology candidate. He has this unquenchable thirst for learning and reading. I have always regarded him as a mentor in professional, spiritual and personal aspects of my life. He loved me like a father would and should. Not only does he love God, he has devoted the rest of his life to God." - Zhe Mom - Bei (Betty): "Matron of our household and a Proverbs 31 Mom (if you get my reference). Her words are few, but choiced and wise. Her actions are many and often unnoticed, just brings so much warmth and joy to those around her. She endured much and complained little. She's my hero" - Zhe
Shiyi Hua
Cousin of the Bride & Bridesmaid
Shiyi and Siyu (they even have same initials!) grew up together in their grandparents' old house, chewing the same ice-pop and drinking from the same yogurt...She is more than a cousin, she is a sister dear to Siyu's heart
Henry Quan
Brother of the Groom & Best Man
Tallest member (by a crushing margin) and technical wizard of the Quan Household. Henry is currently enrolled in his 3rd year at the University of Waterloo majoring in Software Engineering.
Jenny Yang Li
Maid of Honor
Jenny and Siyu went to same grad school and became close friends during an excursion to Israel. They can practically talk about anything, from politics to religion...She's a roommate and now a sister in Christ
Ji Ho Chang
Groomsman
Zhe's freshman roommate and best buddy during undergrad days at NYU. Jiho just finished his dual Masters degrees at the University of Utah and is currently a Program Associate at the John A. Hartford Foundation.
Fran Chen
Bridesmaid
Fran and Siyu have known each other since high school days back in Suzhou, China - they try to have high school BFFs reunion every year or so, with footprints across US and China. Fran was Siyu's class president (班长), someone she can always rely on, and a long-time bestie.
Yunhui Liu
Groomsman
Zhe and Liu are current roommates in Salt Lake City. They both go to the Salt Lake City Chinese Christian Church and are part of the Youth Fellowship. During winter seasons, they are ski buddies as well. Liu is cuurently employed as a Logistic Engineer at HOJ Innovations.
Lijia Huang
Bridesmaid
Lijia and Siyu's friendship dated back to Salt Lake City since 2013, and later re-united in New York City in 2016 - now a roommate, an aspiring fashion expert, and a sister in Christ who serves alongside with Siyu at their Church.
Jerry Ouyang
Groomsman
Jerry and Zhe went to the North York Chinese Christian Church while living in Toronto. They were both part of the church's Teenage Small Group. Jerry recently graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Canada and is currently completing his articling year at Davies.
James Shin-Fu Chen
Officiant
Pastor Chen is currently Senior Pastor of the Salt Lake City Chinese Christian Church, where Siyu and Zhe met and cultivated their relationship.