Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

The Beginning

Liann and Zed first met in the summer of 2016 as colleagues. They really enjoyed the time spent together and wanted to stay connected as friends. That fall, Liann was preparing to move to China for a work opportunity. Knowing that Zed had grown up in Asia, she reached out for advice. What started as casual "How was your day?" messages on WeChat, the popular messaging app in China, gradually became something more. Their conversations grew in depth and frequency—so much so that Zed’s friends always knew exactly who he was talking to without even asking. Texts turned into daily back-and-forth exchanges, which then evolved into lengthy voice messages, where they explored their thoughts, values, and feelings on everything under the sun. Despite the time difference and their busy schedules, they had undeniably become "pen pals." For Zed, waking up to a voice message from Liann was better than any cup of coffee. For Liann, Zed’s replies became a comforting routine during her train rides to work. Over time, their connection deepened—they were best friends, with endless things to talk about. The way they balanced their individual lives while naturally complementing each other felt like the perfect foundation for something more. When Liann returned to Vancouver, you might think Zed would have asked her out immediately. But paused—if only for a second—because he cherished their friendship so much. In that split second of hesitation, Liann took matters into her own hands and asked&nbsp;him&nbsp;out instead! Her choice for their first date? Pizza. Zed, a self-proclaimed pizza fanatic, took this as a sign that they were meant to be. What he didn’t realize was that Liann had a different reason for picking that spot—it was where her best friend, Cheyenne, worked. And that night, Cheyenne would be their server, ready to help vet Zed as part of&nbsp;the&nbsp;plan...

THE STORY SO FAR 2016-2025

THE ENGAGEMENT 02.15.2021

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Things to Do

Registry

UBC BOTANICAL GARDEN

6804 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 2J9

Established in 1916, the UBC Botanical Garden is the oldest university botanical garden in Canada. Located on the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, British Columbia. It maintains a documented living collection of temperate plants, including alpine, rainforest and medicinal gardens for the purposes of education, research, conservation, community outreach, and public display.

The fastest route to the wedding location:1) Enter the Gardens2) Upper Asian Way3) Enter the Moon Gate (on your left)4) Follow the path *This entire walk can take between 15-20mins. Do allow for additional time to explore the gardens and varying walking speeds. *We will also have golf carts to assist in transporting our guests to the venue.

Moon Gate

Rosaline Sturdy Amphitheatre

The Ceremony will take place at the Rosaline Sturdy Amphitheatre.

The Main Lawn

Cocktail Hour will take place at the Main Lawn.

The Arbour

Reception will take place at the Arbour.

Explore the UBC Botanical Garden

Venue

Day of Schedule 

3:00 PM&nbsp;– Guest Arrival &amp; Welcome 3:00 - 3:45 PM&nbsp;– Stroll Through the GardenEnjoy a peaceful walk through the venue’s beautiful gardens before the ceremony begins. 3:45 - 4:30 PM&nbsp;– Wedding CeremonyJoin us as we exchange vows and begin our new chapter together. 4:30 - 5:30 PM&nbsp;– Cocktail HourSip on handcrafted cocktails and enjoy delightful hors d’oeuvres while mingling with friends and family. Look out for the polaroid photo stations and sofa sets! 5:30 - 9:00 PM&nbsp;– Dinner &amp; ToastsSavor a delicious meal, listen to heartfelt speeches, and celebrate with us. 9:00 - 10:00 PM&nbsp;– Dance PartyFirst dances and join us on the dance floor!

Dress Code

Attire:&nbsp;Cocktail to Formal. We’d love for you to embrace the&nbsp;garden party—feel free to play with color and florals! Think elegant yet fun, with outfits that complement the beauty of the outdoors. &nbsp;Footwear Note:&nbsp;Portions of the venue include&nbsp;grass and gravel pathways, so we recommend comfortable shoes or block heels.

Day of Schedule & Dress Code

Directions: Getting Here

By Car:From downtown, take West 4th, 10th or 16th Avenue to UBC. From the airport, take SW Marine Drive northbound to UBC. We are located on the west side of SW Marine Drive.Please note that the entrance indicated on Google Maps is inaccurate.&nbsp;The entrance to the Garden and visitor parking is located parallel to Stadium Road. Please see image below.

6804 SW MARINE DR, VANCOUVER, BC V6T 2J9

Parking:The venue has 82 parking stalls in the lot next to the entrance. Rates: $1.50/hrAll day (until midnight): $6.77 Overflow parking area goes to Old Marine Drive – parking here is free during daytime hours until 6pm.&nbsp; Additional parking can be found at Thunderbird Stadium. It takes about 5 minutes to walk down from Thunderbird to the main Garden.&nbsp; Alternatively, we recommend arranging for ride-sharing services (Uber/Lyft).

LIANN & ZED

LIANN & ZED

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