We are beyond excited to share our wedding day with you! Here's a little roadmap to help you enjoy every moment as we celebrate love, art, and culture in the heart of New York City.
The Riverside Church Christ Chapel
490 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10027
The Riverside Church South Hall
490 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10027
Genesis House
40A 10th Ave, New York, NY 10014
Time: 1:00 pm sharp (please arrive before 12:45 pm!)
Location: Christ Chapel, The Riverside Church
490 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10027
Christ Chapel, nestled within the magnificent Riverside Church, is a place of profound beauty and history. Inspired by Romanesque and early Gothic architecture, with its Guastavino-tiled vaulted ceiling, limestone walls, and breathtaking stained-glass windows, it feels like stepping into a timeless work of art.
Here, surrounded by soaring arches and softly glowing lanterns, we will stand before our families, our friends, and our minister to make sacred promises to one another — to protect, to support, to celebrate, and to grow together, no matter what seasons may come.
The majestic organ will fill the chapel with resonant harmonies, adding a moving soundtrack to these words of lifelong devotion. And — get ready! — we have prepared a special surprise song to share with you, weaving our love of music into this unforgettable moment.
This sacred space, with its sculpted altar, baptismal pool, and intricate artistry, reminds us that marriage is not only a union of two hearts, but a bond rooted in community, hope, and resilience. We feel deeply blessed to begin our forever journey here, surrounded by everything that has inspired and strengthened us along the way.
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: South Hall, The Riverside Church
After our vows, come join us just a few steps away in the South Hall for a laid-back after-party. Kick off your heels, loosen your tie, and dive into good conversation with familiar faces (and maybe a few new ones!). We'll have light bites, a semi-self-service open bar, joyful guest speeches, videos, and music to keep the energy high. Think of it as a chance to breathe, laugh, and soak up the magic of the day with us — no pressure, just pure fun.
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Genesis House NYC, 2nd Floor Restaurant
40A 10th Ave, New York, NY 10014
For our reception, we chose Genesis House because it feels like a true celebration of culture, artistry, and imagination — values we both deeply cherish. The restaurant's modern Asian-inspired design and beautifully curated details spoke to us immediately. Executive Chef Mincheol Chin, whose Korean-French cuisine has been recognized by the Michelin Guide, creates dishes that are seasonal, colorful, and full of creative spirit. His approach, blending global influences with refined technique, feels very much in line with our own love for merging traditions and exploring new ideas.
We were especially inspired by how Genesis House seamlessly combines food, design, and even installations like the "Forest Within" floral exhibition by Jeff Leatham into one unforgettable experience. To us, that sense of beauty, creativity, and cultural dialogue is exactly what we want to share with you on our wedding day.
Ending our celebration here, surrounded by loved ones and a table full of vibrant flavors, feels like the perfect way to honor the stories and passions that have shaped us.
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please don't hesitate to let us know ahead of time — we want you to feel fully cared for and included.
For our wedding favors, we've chosen bonbons from Stick With Me, a chocolate atelier crafted by a team of chocolatiers led by former Per Se (Michelin 3-star) pastry chef Susanna Yoon. These jewel-like creations, bursting with artistry and flavor, represent the sweetness, vibrancy, and richness of our life together. Stick With Me has long been a beloved New York exclusive, until just recently expanding with a new location in Seoul — an exciting reflection of how love and good taste can cross continents. Their name says it all — Stick With Me — just as we promise to stick with each other, and hope you'll all stick with us on this joyful journey.
From the soaring Gothic arches of Riverside Church to the sleek, avant-garde elegance of Genesis House, every place we've chosen reflects who we are. These spaces stand for the timelessness of aesthetic, but also the courage to blend cultures and create something new.
Our love was born across the Pacific, reaching across continents and time zones, rooted in two hemispheres. Just like the imperfect English and playful Chinese jokes that made our first dates so memorable, our relationship has grown in its own unique, flavorful way — blending differences into something warm, strong, and wonderfully ours.
Whether through Ben's passion for AI and sports or Nini's devotion to music and the arts, we share a dream of nurturing and passing on meaning, beauty, and inspiration — just like a cherished recipe, a powerful melody, or an unforgettable, elegant baseball swing — all rooted in the unstoppable energy of New York City.
After a day of heartfelt promises, joyful rituals, and incredible food, we hope you'll celebrate with us long into the night, making memories that shine for years to come. Let's laugh, sing, toast, and look forward to a future overflowing with love, creativity, and community.
We can't wait to see you there!
Genesis House (Michelin guide reference):
MICHELIN Guide. "Genesis House." MICHELIN Guide United States. Accessed June 28, 2025. https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/dining-out/genesis-house-korean-new-york-city-nyc-menu.
Jeff Leatham "Forest Within" exhibition:
MICHELIN Guide. "Genesis House x Gwyneth Paltrow x Jeff Leatham Present Forest Within." MICHELIN Guide United States. Accessed June 28, 2025. https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/news-and-views/genesis-house-menu-nyc-gwyneth-paltrow-exhibition-forest-within-jeff-leatham-spring.
Stick With Me chocolatier background:
Stick With Me Sweets. "About." Accessed June 28, 2025. https://www.stickwithmesweets.com/about.
Riverside Church architecture background:
Wikipedia contributors. "Riverside Church." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Last modified June 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverside_Church.