Steve & Crystal

Join us on October 20th, 2018 for the wedding of Steve Xinyu Chen and Crystal Haiying Wu!

Our Story

“Would you like to try out the best diner in Newton?”
“Sure!”

This is how our story began. We met through a dating app called Coffee Meets Bagel. While we had no expectations going into our first date, somehow we walked away connected for life. This unexplained force of the universe might be what people call “fate”.

We went on many dates after that and each time we met, we connected deeper with each other. Last October, while hiking in the white mountains, Steve popped the question on the top of mount Pemigewasset.

It's been a whirlwind ever since, we hope you can celebrate this most important event with us!

Wedding Details

Schedule

Saturday October 20th, 2018
  • 5:00pm - Doors open
  • 5:30pm - 6:00pm - Ceremony
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Cocktail Hour
  • 7:00pm - 11:00pm - Dinner & Reception

Location

The ceremony and reception will both be at

Westin Copley Hotel
10 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Valet parking at a discount ($30 for the night)
Limited street parking available
For public transport, take green line to Copley
Uber / Lyft recommended

Hotel Reservation

Westin Hotel Block Reservation
Book Before 9/17/18

Food and Drinks

Dinner choices made on-site
Please inform us of any allergies
Open bar for cocktail hour and reception

Attire

Cocktail attire

RSVP

By mail or by secret link
Due 9/23/18

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are RSVPs due?
    Please mail your RSVP cards or reply online by Sept 23rd, 2018.
  • What time should we be there?
    The ceremony will begin sharply at 5:30 p.m on October 20. We kindly ask guests to arrive 15-30 minutes prior and start mingling
  • Will parking be available?
    If you plan on drinking, we recommend using public transportation or Uber/Lyft. There is discounted valet parking ($30 for the night) in front of the hotel. There is also (sparse) metered street parking around copley.
  • What should I wear?
    We hope our wedding will be a fun excuse to wear your favorite cocktail attire!
  • What are the dinner options?
    Dinner will be a four-course meal starting at 7:00pm. You can choose your dinner on-site. There will be two meats and one vegetarian option.
  • What about drinks?
    Premium open bar throughout the night. Cheers!
  • Is there a hotel block reservation?
    Yes, we have block reservation with Westin hotel. These rooms are only available for reservation until Sept 17th, 2018.
  • Can I take photos and video?
    Yes, absolutely! Our wedding hashtag is #chenedforlife, please tag us if you share the pictures on social media :) Also please watch out for the professional photographers and videographers.
  • Can I bring children?
    We love your children, however we have decided to make this an adults-only celebration. We hope you understand!
  • Can I bring a date?
    If you have someone special (oh la la) that we did not know about, please let us know directly!
  • How do I contact you if I have other questions?
    We’d love to hear from you! Please text us directly or e-mail us at hello[at]stevexcrystal.com with any questions!

Groomsmen

Hayato Jin Kawai

Best Man

Ken Sun

Groomsmen

Kevin Liu

Groomsmen

Minoh Ham

Groomsmen

Bridesmaids

Kaylin Liu

Maid of Honor

Alice Wang

Bridesmaid

KiKi Liu

Bridesmaid

Mimi Pham

Bridesmaid

Activities in Boston

If you are visiting from out-of-state, we thank you so much for making the trip! Here are some things you can try during your stay:

  • Freedom Trail
  • Boston Duck Boat Tour
  • Whale Watching
  • Shopping on Newbury St.
  • Canoeing on Charles River
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Museum of Science
  • Improv Asylum
  • Candle pin bowling