Showing off Purple Polka-dots tie that we bought them~ to match our wedding theme 
Tania finally arrived after the flight from HK, we're all starved & waiting for our room service
3.2.1 zap, we all fell asleep, after lunch~
Zzzing beauties Zoomed in
The Groom's fast asleep too.
Our Cha Cha Slide rehearsal right after our short nap! it was quite a work-out!~
Bridesmaid #1, hardworking Sara, busy writing her speech! 
Bridesmaid #2: check out her beautiful eyes
Almost ready, and I simply couldn't resist my morning cup of tea! .JPG)
U of M, Martha Cookies reunite, toast to 10 years of friendship! It is memorable staying overnight with the girls the night before the wedding, athough, most of us didn't sleep well. Good make-up did it all :D 
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Candles lit as you head up the stairs
Reception area
Live Band during cocktail hour
Yogurt Art to follow
All refreshed after our foot massage!
we headed right to the bridal studio, returned the dresses, suit, veil...etc and picked up Yae at her hotel & headed home for dinner with my family~~before dinner bells ring, Yae surprised us with our wedding gifts! It's on Cliff now, and a frog is in my hands, hohoho
Tania's turn to present her gift
Cheers to my grandparents & their hospitality~! 
Headed to Jasmine's place, as she took care of Mantou's physical needs and drove us to Beitou for a night out at Pacific Hot springs! It was almost midnight when we arrived at the hotel and right after we settled in with getting bedspread on the tatami, all of us took turns going in to the hot bath, one after another. 4 girls in 1 small bath, as we gossiped non-stop till almost 1.30am. Time to snooze, wake up for breakfast at 8am & outdoor hot springs!
Rehearsal at the Chapel~ with cliff removing the veil
Our group dance rehearsal and dinner did not happen either.. as i was simply too tired..
As I was just going to enjoy our night at the hotel with the girls, my parents came to visit and took me home.. as grandpa wanted to have a talk with me. We didn't sleep 1am that night, and woke up in between the night! *yawn*
This gift came real early! Perfect for our new home :) Yumiko flew it over from Japan~ cute bowls arrived safely!.JPG)
When I briefly met up with Shufang & her friend from S'pore, she brought me a perfect piece, that'll add a whimsy look at our wedding reception desk!.JPG)
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Headed to the bridal studio and picked up our photo album, frame, & mini photo "thank you" cards~ they are all part of the regular packages of every bride & groom in Taiwan..JPG)
Skipping all the planning details, we're almost finalized and ready to go! We're not leaving for the honeymoon right after the wedding, but waiting till Apr 30th, and reaching Athens May 1st, just in time for some warm weather. From Athens, we're flying off to Santorini island for 5 days of lazing by the agean sea. Brief stopover at athens for a short tour of the acropolis and off we fly to Venice and am ready to be lost around Venice for 5 days ( since we've heard the streets are tiny & complicated). Our last few days will be spent in Rome~ and will be back home on May 17th.
Here are a few tips to note: Arriving at Taoyuan International airport: Look for BUS signs to taipei. 125 nt/person for a 45 min ride to taipei main station, Hop on a yello cab & off to checking in at your chosen hotel!
HOTEL Recommendations:
***San Want Hotel: Convenient location: right by ZhongXiao DunHua subway station, shopping district (3200nt for single room- 4500nt for double)http://www.hotelclub.com/DirectHotel.asp?Checkin=2010-04-09&Checkout=2010-04-12&id=49882&lc=EN
**Budget hotel recommendations:
Just Sleep (closest:Ximen subway station) http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293913-d1534317-Reviews-Just_Sleep_Xi_Men_Ding-Taipei.html
Forte Orange (closest: taipei main station)http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293913-d1020693-Reviews-Forte_Orange_Business_Hotel-Taipei.html
*Taipei is relatively safe! it's easy to get around via mrt/subway & yellow cabs.
Coming from...Shanghai~ Sara Jen, always a sister to me, my lovely bridesmaid that I have known since University of Michigan, Martha Cook Dorm & working in New york city.
California~ Amy Chien, is back in touch with us again, after her 2 year peace corp service in Haiti. Our friendship is unique in an indescribable way.
Taipei~ Jasmine, a friend I will always call up on, my cute bridesmaid that I have known since U of M!
Hongkong~ Tania Lee, wonderful friend & social support through our working days in New York & ice-cream buddies at the International House, NY. Florence Lai, also an International House friend who spent the spring/summer job hunting buddy right after our graduation. Aside from job hunting, we enjoyed fun outdoor & in-house events that summer~~
Tokyo ~Yae Okamasu, old friend & penpal, I met when I was 14 yrs old. We met in S'pore when she was assigned to be my exchange student buddy from Japan & have been in touch via snail mail for the past 14 years! Chiho Kabeya, U of M :martha cook dorm-mates, spring time cooking buddies & japanese language tutor :)
Singapore~ Koo*2- Stephanie member of Koh Koo Na Ya tribe since secondary school.
Meilina, a college & graduate school friend whom we are similar in various ways.
Kevin & Eileen~ Cliff's ex-roomie back in college, our common friend, probably the only friend who knows us both~ :)
New York~ Shaun, my cousin whom I got to know better, after he moved to New York.
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Dress-picking always turns out to be longer than expected!~ time to head home now~.JPG)
It's now the stage to finally decide on our honeymoon location.
