01.02.2027
at the
BRICK YARD 33
美軍俱樂部
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DRESS CODE
Formal Attire · Black Tie Optional
Black & White Palette Suggested
REGISTRY
Instead of a gift registry, we invite guests to participate in the Taiwanese tradition of Red Envelopes (紅包). Your presence truly means the most, and any contribution is warmly appreciated.
TRAVEL
As this is a destination wedding in Taiwan during new years, we suggest booking your hotel and flights early. Below are some recommendations for hotels and neighorhoods you can stay or visit. (You can also book an Airbnb)
Neighborhoods
WEDDING SCHEDULE
Here's the official schedule for our wedding weekend. We can’t wait to celebrate these special moments together with everyone!
FRI 01.01.2027
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00 PM · Mountain and Sea House · 山海樓
We invite our families and wedding party to gather together for an intimate dinner on the eve of the wedding
SAT 01.02.2027
Wedding Day
4:30 PM · Guest Arrival & Welcome Drinks
5:00 PM · Ceremony
5:30 PM · Cocktails
6:00 PM · Dinner Reception
8:00 PM · After Party
11:30 PM · Send Off
SUN 01.03.2027
Farewell Luncheon
01:00 PM · Plum Blossom Room · 梅花廳
Please join us for a casual dim sum lunch the day after. We’ll gather around the tables for tea and shared dishes before saying goodbye
A WEEK IN TAIPEI
A few of you have asked what to do in Taipei, so here are some of our favorite places. We've grouped a few into a rough day-by-day, in case you'd rather see the city with friends. We'll be deep in wedding logistics most of the week, but we'll turn up where we can
TUE 12.29.2026
Afternoon · Dihua Old Street · 迪化街
A 150-year-old market street of herb shops, tea merchants, and dried everything
Evening · Ximending · 西門町
Neon, street food, and youth energy up front. Best after dark with something fried in your hand
Night · Red House · 紅樓
A 1908 brick market hall with the city's open-air gay nightlife spilling out behind it
WED 12.30.2026
Day · Jiufen · 九份老街
An old gold-mining town whose lantern-lit stairways everyone swears inspired Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away
Evening · Shifen · 十分老街
Walk to the old town around the railway tracks and write your wishes on a paper lantern, then watch it fly into the sky to make your wishes come true
THUR 12.31.2026
Day · Elephant Mountain · 象山
A short, steep climb to the best view in Taipei, with the whole city at your feet. Entrance to the trail is close to Taipei 101
Evening · Xinyi Shopping District · 信義商圈
Known as the "Manhattan of Taipei," the Xinyi Shopping District brings together upscale malls, luxury shopping, cinemas, high-end restaurants and cosmopolitan nightlife. Right by Taipei 101
Night · Taipei 101 NYE Fireworks · 台北101跨年煙火秀
A million and a half people watching the tower erupt into fireworks at midnight to celebrate the new years
FRI 01.01.2027
Day · National Palace Museum · 故宮博物院
The world's largest collection of Chinese art and artifacts, housed in a stunning modern building that blends traditional Chinese architecture with contemporary design
Night · Shilin Night Market · 士林夜市
The largest night market in Taipei, with a large array of vendors selling street food, clothes & jewelry
OTHER FAVORITES
Within Taipei
Beitou Hot Springs (北投溫泉) - Taipei's onsen district, built by the Japanese a century ago around a steaming sulfur valley. Sink into mineral-rich hot springs in a public bath or a private tub with a mountain view
Huashan 1914 Creative Park (華山1914文化區) - An old Japanese-era winery reborn as Taipei's creative playground, all brick warehouses, indie galleries, pop-up shops, and live music
Maokong Gondola (貓空纜車) - A glass-bottomed ride up into the tea hills, where you'll sip oolong grown right outside the window with the city lights below
Songshan Cultural Park (松山菸廠) - A 1930s Japanese-era tobacco factory reborn as Taipei's design hub, with red-brick courtyards, rotating exhibitions at the Taiwan Design Museum, and the multi-level Eslite bookstore and design shops right next door
Outside Taipei
Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) - Taiwan's largest lake, jade-green and ringed by misty mountains, perfect for boat rides between villages and lakeside cycling. If you can, book a stay at The Lalu 涵碧樓, a luxury hotel overlooking the lake
Alishan National Park (阿里山國家公園) - Sunrise over a sea of clouds, trails through ancient cypress forest, and high-mountain oolong grown on the slopes around you. About 4–5 hours from Taipei
Taroko National Park (太魯閣國家公園) - A towering marble gorge carved by a turquoise river, reopening in stages after the 2024 earthquake and still breathtaking. About 2.5–3 hours from Taipei. Still recovering from the 2024 earthquake, so check what's open before you go
Kenting National Park (墾丁國家公園) - A tropical oceanfront with year-round warm sunshine, brilliant white-sand beaches, uplifted coral tablelands, and limestone caves
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I bring a plus-one?
To keep the celebration intimate and personal, we’re only able to invite the guests on the guestlist. If your plus-one is invited, a separate invitation is sent to them.
Can I bring children?
While we love your little ones, attendance at the wedding will be adults-only, with the exception of children of family members. For parents who are traveling with children, we will organize a day care service for you.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Per venue and catering guidelines, we may have limited ability to accommodate specific dietary restrictions. However, there will be a vegetarian option available. Please indicate your meal preference in the RSVP.
Do I need a visa to enter Taiwan?
It depends on your passport. Most guests (USA, Canadian, EU, UK, and Australian passports) can enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. Some nationalities do need to apply for a visa in advance, so it’s best to double-check this website before booking flights.
How do I get to the city from the airport (and back)?
We highly recommend taking the Taoyuan Airport MRT. It’s a high speed transit that takes you directly from the Airport to Taipei Main Station within 40 minutes, and costs about $5 USD. Alternatively there are also Taxis and Ubers you can take.
How do I get to the venue?
There are limited parking spaces at the venue. We will provide more details on transportation closer to the wedding date.
Is English widely spoken?
Yes! Hotels, restaurants, and MRT stations offer bilingual signage. Locals are friendly, and with Uber, Google Maps, and English menus in many places, navigating the city is easy.
A note for members of the Hickner family
For members of the Hickner family who can’t make the trip to Taiwan, we’re planning to host a casual gathering in Michigan at a later date so we can spend time together and mark the occasion.