FAQs

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Will there be translation?

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The service and reception will primarily be conducted in English, with side-by-side Chinese translation.

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Should I give a gift or money?

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Some people have asked about this because of cultural differences in gift giving. We would be grateful for whatever you would like to give, large or small. What's more important to us is to be present with you, or to hear from you if you aren't able to make it :)

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By whose name should I call you?

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We would like to be called the Sparks family. Yihan is keeping her family name on legal documentation and can still be referred by that name. She is satisfied with being referred to as Mrs. Sparks in family and church settings, but would like to be called Dr. Chen in professional and legal settings.

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When should I rsvp by?

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We would like you to RSVP before May 9th.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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The ceremony starts at 4:15 pm. We would like you to arrive between 4:00-4:10 pm.

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Is there a dress code?

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Our wedding will be semi-formal. Feel free to dress in whatever colors you like! If you were interested in our themes, you will see lots of yellows, greens, and white, with a slight hint of baby blue. We would like to request that guests avoid all black or all white, as these colors are culturally significant for specific events in China and America.

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I have a food allergy. Can I make a special request?

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Yes, please! If you have a food allergy or have any special requests for the food. Please let as know as soon as possible.

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Traveling solo and looking to coordinate with others?

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If you're traveling solo and would like to coordinate lodging, rides, or other arrangements with other guests, we've prepared two ways for you to connect: Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ie7yv4H1XGnK5HTzzvbw18 微信：请与Yihan联系，她会把你拉入群里