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June 8, 2019
Brooklyn, NY
#yeelogreen

Rachel & Shawn

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If you have any questions, other than the ones listed here, please feel free to reach out to our wedding planner, Emily Charles, at echarles@designsbyamethyst.com
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When should I RSVP by?

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8 May 2019 please, thanks!

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Can I bring a date?

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Please let us know and we will see if we can fit them in!

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Are kids welcome?

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Yes! If we forgot to include kids on your invite, please let us know and we will update your invitation as we want to make sure we'll have enough food for everyone.

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Are you registered? Where?

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Please refer to the Registry page

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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We'll start seating guests 10 - 15 minutes prior (please refer to the schedule page for more information)

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Your best bet might be to leave your vehicle at home as there is limited street parking.

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What's the dress code?

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Cocktail Attire: cocktail dresses, Little Black Dresses, dressy jumpsuits, jackets, slacks all welcome

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Please let us know when you RSVP!

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*Registry – Chinese customs / superstitions

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Shawn and Rachel are not superstitious (Michael Scott: I'm not superstitious, but... I'm a little stitious). We believe prayer, faith in God, and hard work are what will lead to a successful marriage. Whether you give us $37, $88, or gasp! $44, we'll be fine (and grateful)! See below for more info on why certain numbers came to be preferred when giving gifts.

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*Registry – Red packets / red envelopes / ang paos / 红包 (hóng bāo)

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Red symbolises good fortune and happiness. It is not uncommon to leave some well wishes or a nice note on the back of the red packet for the couple.

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*Registry – Popular gift amounts in Chinese tradition

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Disclaimer: We're not superstitious and would be very grateful for your gift of any number! We're not talking about the amount, just the digits in that amount (if that makes any sense). Numbers play a big part in Chinese culture. Some are considered lucky and others unlucky: 6, 8 and 9 are auspicious and 4 is to be avoided. According to Chinese sayings, good things come in pairs; therefore odd numbers like 3, 5 and 7 are avoided at weddings. 6 六 (liù) is considered lucky because 六 (liù) sounds similar 流 (liú), which means "flow". There is also a popular idiom, 六六大顺 (liù liù dà shùn), which means things will go smoothly 8 八(ba)sounds like 发(fā) as in 发财 (fā cái) which means “wealth”, “fortune”, and “prosper”, which is why 8 is the luckiest number in Chinese culture. 9 九 (jiǔ) sounds like 久 (jiǔ), which means “long lasting” so 9 represents longevity. 4 四 (sì) is considered bad luck as it sounds similar the Chinese word for death 死 (sǐ).

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