Ye Wang
Zhouzi Hu
Ye Wang
Zhouzi Hu
August 9, 2025
Our Story
2017 – First met in Shanghai. The new summer intern left quite an impression. 2018 – Visited to meet the newly adopted puppy, Duoduo. A typhoon rolled in, and we ended up stuck together overnight. 2019 – Started calling each other all the time. A trip to Toronto turned into our first date. 2020 – The U.S.–Canada border closed during the pandemic… and we got “stuck” together in Halifax. 2021 – Walked across the Canada–U.S. border with our dog Yuri and all our luggage to return to the States. Truly a journey! 2022 – Got engaged at the summit of Mauna Loa, where the sun dipped below the clouds and stars lit up the sky. End of 2022 – Made it official in Shanghai, closing the loop on where it all began.
Schedule
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Ceremony
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Grab a confetti cone as you arrive and find a cozy seat! After the ceremony, we’ll invite everyone to toss their confetti. The ceremony starts at 4:30 PM, so be sure to get settled in before then!
Cocktail Hour
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Grab a drink and some light bites, sweet or savory, and take a walk by American Lake or wander through the Thornewood Castle. Our photographer may also catch you for a few candid shots while you explore.
Reception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The reception will be indoor with a seated and plated dinner, so please don’t forget to RSVP with your meal choice. We’ll cut the cake after dinner and serve it as dessert.
After Party
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a few fun wedding games with some small prizes up for grabs! And perhaps some impromptu music to wrap up the night.
Wedding Party
Azure Zhang
Flower Girl
Chris Ma
MC
Dexiang Wang
Father of the Bride Grounded by Visa
Fangqi Hu
Father of the Groom Grounded by Visa
Raymond Yap
Groomsman
Tianxiang Zhang
Groomsman
Xinyun Jin
Bridesmaid
Xiaojing Zhou
Mother of the Groom
Wenlan Lu
Mother of the Bride
Wanyue Wang
Bridesmaid
Yan Zhou
Bridesmaid
Zhuoran Ma
Groomsman
FAQs
Question
When should I arrive?
Answer
Please arrive between 3:50 and 4:20 PM. We’ll share specific arrival time slots with everyone closer to the date, so you’ll have plenty of time to check in and get comfortable before the ceremony begins.
Question
Do we have a dress code?
Answer
Yes! Please wear something in yellow, marigold, peach, blush, light green, champagne, or orange , especially for the top half. Semi-formal is perfect! Please avoid wearing large areas of white to keep the overall look colorful and warm. For gentlemen, a collared shirt or something slightly dressy would be appreciated. For ladies, a dress or outfit with a polished touch would be lovely.
Question
Where is Thornewood Castle located?
Answer
Thornewood Castle is in Lakewood, Washington. Just type “Thornewood Castle” into Google Maps and it’ll come right up! It’s about 32 miles south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and around 43 miles south of downtown Seattle. Depending on traffic, especially during busy times, the drive from downtown Seattle can take up to 1.5 hours.
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Where should I stay?
Answer
We recommend staying near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It’s a convenient spot between Thornewood Castle and downtown Seattle, making it easy for both the wedding and sightseeing. Plus, if you’re planning to visit Mount Rainier, it’s also south of the airport too, so staying nearby makes day trips easier!
Question
Do you have a gift registry?
Answer
No, we don't. Your presence is truly the best gift we could ask for!
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What’s on the wedding menu?
Answer
Tray-Passed Appetizers • Pistachio Goat Cheese Truffle • Smoked Salmon Roe Cannoli • Steak Crostini • Ahi Tuna Cicchetti Plated Salads • Compressed Watermelon Salad (contains goat cheese, nuts) • Kohlrabi & Apple Salad (quite sour, contains nuts) Plated Entrées • Seared Salmon (couple’s favorite) — corn & asparagus, prosciutto • Beef Coulotte — potatoes, mushrooms • Chicken Breast — spinach, mushrooms Dessert Sweet & Savory Station • Lemon Raspberry Wedding Cake • White Chocolate & Pistachio Tart • Lemon Curd Tart • Parmesan Cheese Puff • Parmesan Tart • Macarons
Question
What’s on the drink menu?
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Cocktails (Made to Order) • Melon To Be — Light and melon-flavored (Champagne + Midori) • Cotton Blush — Creamy and rich (Red Velvet Cupcake Baileys + milk + barley tea + marshmallow) • YeLou Bloom — Mocktail; refreshing and fruity (Hawaiian Sun Lilikoi Lychee + fruit sodas) Other Drinks • Soda • Juice • Sweet sparkling wine
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