Gifts~ flown over

Friends from all over have been asking about our wedding registry, since they are unable to attend our big day. A gift registry is such a great idea, and it's very erm "American". It's not common in Asia, nor are there such services in Taiwan.

Wedding gifts revealed~~~~ta daaa!
Lovely wedding card, a set of passport holders, tags ( perfect for our honeymoon trip) & pair of wooden love ducklings~ flew all the way from Korea! Thanks to my long time martha cook suite mate Jin Kyung ~:) This gift came real early! Perfect for our new home :) Yumiko flew it over from Japan~ cute bowls arrived safely!

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!

***Our lovely bridesmaid Jasmine also bought us a set of hilarious pillow cases & super comfortable pillows~ which I haven't take a picture of.

Albums revealed

Invitations have been sent~ and the guest list expanded more than expected! it's wonderful news, but the cut off point is 25 tables~~~ The dance floor idea is off now... sorry dancing kings & queens~;)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.

Honeymoon planning~ finalized!

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.

Travelling to Taipei & Lodging

With more friends deciding to travel to our wedding, either for the 1st time or so,

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.