Veronica and Peter.

Veronica and Peter will be having a Catholic ceremony in Indonesia, followed by a Chinese Tea Ceremony (teapai) and then finally a (more Western) reception and party. Guests are not expected to be Catholic or to participate in any religious activities during the mass. As such, for our Catholic guests, please be mindful/gracious that many of our friends and family are not Catholic or religious.

You don't have to be Catholic or Chinese to participate in celebrating! Please allow us the opportunity to introduce you to the shared customs, traditions and celebrations from both of our families, no strings attached!

Good question! This confuses everyone at least once. For background: Veronica and Peter were both raised Catholic. Veronica is also a Chinese-Indonesian person who grew up in the United States and was born in Jakarta, Indonesia.

So what does it mean to be Chinese-Indonesian? Good question lol here's a Wikipedia link if you want to learn more.

The gist of it is this: Chinese-Indonesians are every bit Chinese as they are Indonesian, so expect traditions from both on the spotlight! And obviously, our bride and groom here both hail from the United States, so expect to see that American charm too!

The Chinese tea ceremony is one of the most meaningful parts of our wedding day — a moment that honors family, love, and tradition. During the ceremony, we’ll serve tea to our parents and elders as a gesture of gratitude and respect, symbolizing the joining of our two families. In return, they’ll share words of blessing and small gifts to wish us happiness in our marriage.

For more information, you may check out this resource.

Thank you for thinking of us here! The short answer is, we won't be having a registry.

First of all, we're already so grateful that so many of you are thinking of making the journey to Bali, Indonesia. Spending this day with you is truly all the gift we need.

Secondly, we live in a tiny Brooklyn apartment, so we're not really sure how we're going to bring everything back from Indonesia and then find a place for it in NYC!

But lastly, the biggest reason why we're not having a registry -- in Chinese wedding traditions, guests often give red envelopes (known as angpao) filled with money instead of physical gifts. The red symbolizes luck and happiness, while the money represents good fortune and support for the couple as they begin their new life together. It’s a heartfelt way to wish prosperity, harmony, and abundance — ensuring the newlyweds start their marriage surrounded by both love and blessing.

To summarize: your presence is all the gift we need, but if you insist on getting us something, please default to the Chinese tradition for good luck and prosperity!

As part of Indonesian tradition, we will be offering two nights complimentary hotel rooms to our guests (1 room per family/household/couple). This will be from August 21st to August 23rd. These rooms will be booked at a later date in collaboration with our Indonesian wedding planner and will need to be requested in advance when making the RSVP.

If you would like to make separate arrangements (group villas, other hotel stays, etc.), please feel free to reach out to Veronica and Peter for the reception venue address to make your plans. More information on the accommodations will be posted in the formal invites.

For our family and friends planning to attend in large groups, we highly recommend seeking villas in the area, as many can accommodate 10-15 people, often have private pools and other amenities, and can be booked for upwards of a week for low budget prices.

If you're interested in gauging the costs, try querying Airbnb from August 17th to August 24th for 10 guests in the Ketewel, Bali region! That will give you a good rough idea :)

Veronica and Peter will be taking on the responsibility of arranging transport for our guests on the wedding day. More information will be released once formal arrangements have been finalized.

However, Bali is very easy to get around -- there are a multitude of rideshare options, private drivers, etc.