Rehearsal and Rehearsal Lunch

Kindred Oaks

Rehearsal

Salt Traders Coastal Cooking

Rehearsal Lunch

Estância Brazilian Steakhouse

Pre-Wedding Dinner

Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center

Tea Ceremony

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Amreen Bora

Bill Foster

Trish Wiley

Steven Gordon

Emily Reiser

Phil Ehsani

Chelsea Johnsen

Sam Luter

Lindsey Collins

Christopher Wong

Wedding Party

What to Wear

The dress code will be elevated cocktail. We're so excited to dance the night away with everyone! Suits in any color for men and elegant cocktail dresses for women are perfect, but respectfully ask everyone to avoid white and red as those are the bridal colors. :) More information about elevated cocktail attire can be found here: https://www.theknot.com/content/cocktail-wedding-attire

The wedding tea ceremony is a Chinese tradition that dates back to the Tang dynasty in China and was created to show respect for the couple's families. The ceremony is a way for the bride and groom to honor their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and other esteemed elders, demonstrating respect and gratitude.&nbsp; The couple serves their elders tea and receives well wishes and gifts, an act of welcoming either the bride or the groom and unifying both families. It’s a symbol of the coming together of two families and it gives the couple the opportunity to acknowledge the people who helped raise them.&nbsp;

What to expect

Tea will be served by the bride and groom to their elders, typically starting with the groom's family. Each elder will receive two cups of tea, one from the bride and one from the groom. After an individual receives and drinks the tea, it is customary to offer a gift of lai see, or red envelopes, filled with money and/or gold jewelry for the bride and speak a few words to the couple as they desire.

Chinese Red Envelopes (Lai See)

Chinese red envelopes are a key part of the tea ceremony. Lucky red envelopes are one of the most popular symbols in traditional Chinese culture and are given to wish good fortune and wealth to others. In Chinese tradition, it is not as common to give newlyweds gift so during the tea ceremony elders give lai see as a way to bless the couple. For more information about lai see, please visit this link:https://www.sassyhongkong.com/lai-see-dos-donts-red-packets-etiquette-lifestyle/ For more information about Chinese Tea Ceremonies, please visit this link:https://www.theknot.com/content/how-to-plan-a-chinese-tea-ceremony

Q + A

Please use this link to book your room in our wedding block by Friday, October 31, 2025:https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1739897608037&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink

Please use this link to book your room in our wedding block by Thursday, October 23, 2025:https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=AUSNKES&amp;groupCode=CESWNG&amp;arrivaldate=2025-11-21&amp;departuredate=2025-11-23&amp;cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&amp;fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock

Travel

This is the famous rock that the city of Round Rock was named after. You cannot miss this important landmark! While you're visiting the Round Rock, you can take a stroll along the Brushy Creek Trail.

The Round Rock

The world famous Round Rock donut! If you're feeling really adventurous, you could try to take on the Texas Sized Donut.

Round Rock Donuts

Come race in some speedy karts (but make sure to read all the requirements before heading out!)

COTA Karting

Try some craft cocktails with some friends at The Roosevelt Room. Reservations not required, but highly encouraged!

The Roosevelt Room

Come walk around a pretty park with some free-roaming peacocks!

Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve

A pretty park with many hiking trails and scenic overlooks. A great way to get away from the bustling city and into nature.

Kimberly + Ryan

Kimberly + Ryan

Registry