Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Story

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Maid of honor

Julia Chang

Bridesmaids

Ashlynne Allen Brianna Frerichs Elsie Telling Kate Sanderson Margaret Sobota

Best Man

Brandon Pennington

Groomsmen

Dahoon Oh Ethan Nguyen Leo Lu Ryan Pennington Tanner Starnes

Wedding Party

Flights

Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

40 minute drive to Palisades Tahoe

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

1.5 hr drive to Palisades Tahoe

Hotels

Location of the venue! Use the link below to access our exclusive discount (approximately 25% off public pricing). Online booking with this discount is available for one-bedroom suites only. For all other accommodation types (e.g., two- or three-bedroom suites), please call 1-800-403-0206 to make your reservation. Be sure to reference the “Li and Pennington Wedding” to receive our wedding discount.

The Village at Palisades Tahoe ($$)

2.4 miles away from venueA Hyatt hotelConnected to golf course!

Everline Resort & Spa ($$$)

Olympic Village Inn ($)

Travel

Dress Code

3:00 PM ~ arrive at aerial tram boarding

See details in "Important Information" tab on how to board aerial tram. Arrive at the boarding station no later than 3:20 PM!

3:30 PM ~ ceremony begins

We request an "unplugged ceremony"! Please put your phone away and stay in the moment! There will be photographers capturing every detail of the ceremony.

4:00 ~ cocktail hour

5:30 PM ~ reception

Please make sure to note any dietary restrictions when you RSVP!

6:30 ~ dancing (photobooth open)

10:00PM ~ farewell

Event timeline

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We are thrilled to celebrate our wedding in the breathtaking mountains of Lake Tahoe. Please note that our venue sits at approximately 8,200 feet above sea level. If you are able, we encourage guests—especially those traveling from sea level or our older attendees—to arrive a day or two early to comfortably acclimate to the elevation. Guests will travel to the venue via an eight-minute enclosed aerial tramway departing from the base of Olympic Valley. This aerial tram is fully enclosed (not a ski lift), comfortably accommodates 40–50 passengers, and provides a smooth, steady ascent with only minimal swaying depending on wind conditions. Over the course of the ride, it climbs approximately 6,000 feet, carrying guests from the valley floor to the stunning mountain summit. For reference, the experience is comparable to the Roosevelt Island Tramway in New York City. We kindly ask guests who are uncomfortable with heights to inform us well in advance so that we may coordinate alternative transportation options.

Wedding attire

The event is black-tie optional. We kindly request that men wear a tuxedo or a suit with a matching jacket and trousers, paired with a dress shirt and tie or bow tie. Women are asked to wear formal, floor-length gowns. For our female guests, we kindly request that gowns be in a single, solid color (no patterns or textured fabrics). We sincerely appreciate you celebrating with us in elegant attire for this special occasion! Mountain weather can be unpredictable, even in the summer, so we recommend dressing in layers to stay comfortable throughout the celebration. The ceremony and cocktail hour will be held outdoors, and we will transition indoors for the reception as the sun sets.

Plus one / kids

We kindly ask that only the individuals listed on your invitation attend the celebration. If you have any questions or wish to add additional guests (that was not previously discussed with the couple), please feel free to contact us! Due to logistical concerns and venue capacity, please inquire before February 20th, 2026.

Arrival time

A 8 minute aerial tram ride is required to reach the venue from the base of the resort. We kindly request that all guests arrive at the tram boarding entrance NO LATER THAN 3:20 PM. Guests are welcome to begin arriving as early as 3:00 PM. We encourage everyone to come early!

Getting to / from venue

The aerial tram is located inside of Palisades Tahoe Resort. For guests not staying on the property, please consult the map below for parking and directions to the tram boarding area. Once at the resort, follow signs for "Aerial Tram Boarding"

Aerial tram schedule

The two aerial trams will be exclusively dedicated to our guests on the day of the wedding. After your initial ascent to the mountaintop venue, the tram will operate upon request. While we hope everyone is able to stay for the entire duration of the event, guests are welcome to descend at any time and return to the venue at their leisure. There will always be one tram waiting at the top to take guests down to the resort. Please speak with Palisades staff or a member of the wedding party before leaving to ensure there will be a tram waiting at the bottom for your return.

Cell phone usage

We understand the urge to take photos during the ceremony. However, our hired photographers will captures all of the moments and share them afterwards! We request that cell phones be put away and on mute during the ceremony. Feel free to take photos and use phones before or after the ceremony!

Important Information

The Village at Palisades Tahoe

The Links at Everline

Tahoe City

Historic Downtown Truckee

Kings Beach

Incline Village Beaches

Donner Lake Village

Things to Do

Olympic Village

Coffeebar ($)Dubliner ($)Sun Bowl Acai &amp; Poke ($)22 Bistro ($$)Fireside Pizza ($$)Tremigo Mexican Kitchen &amp; Tequila Bar ($$)Uncorked ($$)

Mountain Slice Pizzeria &amp; Creamery ($)Rosie's Cafe ($)Fat Cat Bar &amp; Grill ($$)Tahoe Tap Haus ($$)Jake's on the Lake ($$$)Christy Hill ($$$$)

Truckee

Cornerstone Bakery ($)Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Truckee ($)Jax At The Tracks ($)MASA Kitchen ($$)Old Town Tap ($$)Moddy's Bistro Bar &amp; Beats ($$$)Pianeta ($$$)Tangerine French Bistro ($$$)

Sunshine Deli ($)Lanza's Restaurant ($$)Spindleshanks ($$)Soule Domain ($$$)Smoke Door ($$$$)

Places To Eat

Registry

We are so incredibly grateful for your love, support, and generosity as we celebrate this next chapter together! We are truly grateful of any gifts, regardless of size, from the bottom of our hearts. As we will be moving in the near future, we have chosen to keep things simple and are kindly requesting monetary gifts rather than physical items. This will help us build our life together wherever we land next! Below, you’ll find links and photos with instructions for sending gifts via Zelle or Venmo. We decided against using The Knot (or other third-party companies) to facilitate cash gifts, since they all require a surcharge on the gift. Direct transfers ensure your full gift goes straight to us! When sending a gift, please include your full name in the transfer message so we know who to thank! Please also feel free to drop of cards, cash, or checks at the welcome table on the day of the wedding Thank you for celebrating with us and for being such an important part of our journey. We can’t wait to share this special day with you!

Zelle

Please use the following information to send money (to Lily) via Zelle: Phone number: (408)757-0633 Name: Jiayu Li

Venmo

Please use the following information to send money (to Lily) through Venmo: Username: lilyli333 Link (please copy/paste): https://venmo.com/u/lilyli333

Lily & James