Tom & Christina

Thanks for all of the great input on name changes – a combination of practical, helpful, and humorous advice.  TBD on our final decision.  (We know you’re just at the edge of your seats!)

If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know through the Contact Us form by Sunday 4/25.  This will help ensure we have everyone accommodated at the reception.  Allergies include shellfish and gluten.

More details to come – including local activities, restaurants, and nightlife!

As we near the wedding, important decisions are emerging, such as the ever perplexing name change upon marriage.  So many options these days – bride takes groom’s name, bride keeps bride’s name, groom takes bride’s name, a compromising hyphenated name, or perhaps even a totally new name.

Here were some options we thought of, and we wanted your opinion.  No promises that we will take your opinion or not, but an entertaining exercise nonetheless.

We’re also open to other suggestions.  Click the “Post a Comment” link below and voice your vote!

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• Christina Nguyen-White
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Happy Mardi Gras and Happy Chinese New Year!

The New Orleans trip at the end of January was awesome – we were fortunate to catch up with our family and friends over Mardi Gras fun, and were very productive, wedding-wise.   For you all, the only decision that would probably interest you would be cake flavors :).  We couldn’t decide, so we ended up picking two flavors – chocolate peanut butter and white vanilla with fresh fruit soaked in heavenly strawberry syrup.  Yummm.

This past Valentine’s Day weekend, Tom and I had a relaxing visit to the Whites in Vienna, VA (Washington DC area),  including a fun double date to the symphony at the Kennedy Center.  We came  just in time between snow storms to enjoy the gorgeous winter wonderland – Kathy and Tom were generous enough to spare us from shoveling!  Despite the lack of groceries, gourmet chef Kathy was still able to wine and dine us with some delicious eats.

As far as website updates, check out the new Events Map that flags the event locations and hotel for the wedding weekend.  As you can see,  the area is very convenient.

This coming weekend, Tom and I will both be departing on our bachelor/bachelorette parties!! Tom will be in sunny Dominican Republic, and I will be heading to a surprise destination – my bridesmaids only gave me the time to be at the airport and a packing list!

The joke is that we’ll be visiting Mt. Rushmore in S. Dakota… or is it a joke???

Christina

We just arrived in New Orleans for our final visit before the wedding. Our agenda for this weekend is action packed- cake tasting, flower picking, rehersal dinner finalizing – you name it we are doing it, all with help of our fabulous wedding planner, Jennie Keller. We also happen to be here for one of the first parades of the Mardi Gras season on Saturday night. What a funny coincidence! 

Today also marks 100 days till the wedding. This is a perfect time to check out the Accomodations section on the website if you haven’t made your plans already.  Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions with your travel plans.  Just a reminder, if you stay in one of the recommended hotels, a rental car is not necessary as we will provide transportation on the day of the wedding. 

Have a great weekend and I’ll be sure to catch a bead or two for everyone! 

Go Saints!
Tom