Gifts

Your presence at our wedding or well-wishes from afar is more than enough for us, but we know that some of you will insist. If you're looking for ideas, we have a few suggestions.

Hóng Bāo (利是)

It's a Chinese wedding tradition is to give hóng bāo–a small, red envelope containing money in even denominations. Red is considered lucky in Chinese culture and the envelope is traditionally marked with the Double Happiness character (双喜). While the idea of hóng bāo may be seem strange or perhaps even rude if you're accustomed to shopping for gifts and cards, rest assured giving money is perfectly acceptable, traditional, and is considered good luck. Hóng bāo conveys the double blessing of happiness and good fortune to newly married couples. What's more, it's also practical and easy for everyone.

If you would like to join in this tradition, please do not use odd denominations or white envelopes. Both are associated with Chinese funerals (white is used in Chinese funerals).

Wedding Registry

Many of you know that we love re-purposed items, so if there is anything on our wish list that you can find in your home, garage sales, craigslist or ebay we would love that. I know it seems non-traditional but we consider trying to be "green" as a great way of life and living. We also love local, handmade products so feel free to get creative

We are always working on the house, landscaping, tiling, and we hope to redo our kitchen at some point in the future. Gift cards from Home Depot would be an easy to pack and thoughtful gift.

We are registered for gifts at Bed Bath and Beyond and Cutco.