Vivianne & Laurence
Vivianne and Laurence

Together with their families

Vivianne&Laurence

Sunday · 27 September 2026The Conservatory at One Sansome · San Francisco
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We’re getting married —
beneath the glass of the conservatory.

Kindly respond

Will you celebrate
with us?

Search for your household — a few letters of your name is enough — then tell us who can join each part of the day. RSVPs close Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Engagement film

A little moving picture.

One minute of us, somewhere between the wisteria and the last of the light.

I Our story

How we met

A dating app, a security gate, and a first date that quietly stretched to thirteen hours. Here is how it all began.

Vivianne and Laurence
The match

A gate,
and a plot twist.

It started the very modern way — we matched on Hinge, traded a few messages, and set a first date. Beforehand, Vivianne sent Laurence a careful set of instructions for getting past the security gate at her community: what to say, who to ask for, all of it.

What she didn’t know was that Laurence already lived inside that same gated community. He drove straight in — no gate to talk his way through, no buffer — and pulled up early.

So much for the extra few minutes to get ready: just a flash of panic and, as it turned out, the perfect first impression.

a quick first date had quietly become

thirteen hours long

Vivianne and Laurence
From the very start

The longest
first date.

The plan was a food night market in Berkeley — a bold pick for a first date forty-five minutes away. The conversation never once stalled.

We stayed about an hour, then figured we’d grab a snack in San Francisco. The snack turned into mini golf. Mini golf turned into a rooftop bar. One spontaneous yes led to the next.

Between accidentally discovering we were neighbors and unintentionally committing to an all-day first date, it was clear pretty early on — this was going to be something.

— Vivianne & Laurence

II Events & schedule

The day,
from morning to late.

8:30 AM
i
Tea Ceremony
Begins at the bride’s family home — 5818 Killarney Circle, San Jose.
Morning
ii
At the groom’s home
We continue at the groom’s family home — 2031 Spanish Bay Court, San Jose.
Late morning
iii
Brunch
A brunch hosted by the groom’s family.
4:30 PM
iv
Ceremony
The Conservatory at One Sansome, San Francisco.
5:00 PM
v
Cocktail hour
Drinks and mingling.
6:00 PM
vi
Reception
Dinner, toasts, and dancing.
10:00 PM
vii
After-party
Keep the celebration going.
III Travel & stay

Getting there.

The Conservatory at One Sansome

White House Parking → The Conservatory at One Sansome (venue) · Open in Google Maps →

By air

San Francisco International (SFO) is the closest major airport, about 20 minutes from the venue. Oakland (OAK) and San José (SJC) are good alternates.

By car

The venue is in San Francisco’s Financial District. Rideshare is widely available, and the tea ceremony in San Jose is about an hour south.

Parking

White House Parking Garage at 223 Sutter Street is the closest option — about a 4-minute walk to the venue. Open in Google Maps →

Where to stay

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

At 222 Sansome Street, just a few blocks up the same street as the venue — the closest of the two and an easy walk.

Luxury · Financial District · ~5 min walk · ~2 min drive

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

At 2 New Montgomery Street by Market Street — a grand, historic hotel a short walk or quick ride from the venue.

Historic landmark · near the venue · ~9 min walk · ~4 min drive

V Good to know

Questions & answers

A few things guests often ask. If your question isn’t here, please reach out — we’re happy to help.

Our RSVP page opens closer to the date, with a deadline of Sunday, September 6, 2026 — three weeks before the wedding. We’ll let you know the moment it’s ready.

Formal or cocktail attire for the ceremony and reception. For the morning tea ceremony, traditional áo dài or formal attire is warmly welcome.

Final dress notes will be confirmed here before invitations go out.

Your invitation lists exactly who’s included and the number of seats reserved for your household. Because space is limited, we’re only able to accommodate the names on your invitation.

The ceremony begins at 4:30 PM at The Conservatory at One Sansome — please arrive a little before so we can begin together, on time. See the Events page for the full day-of timeline.

Not quite. The morning tea ceremony is with family in San Jose; the ceremony and reception are at The Conservatory at One Sansome in San Francisco, about an hour north. Everything is on the same day — Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Yes. Parking details for each venue will be listed on the Events and Travel pages as they’re confirmed.