Sunday December 12, 2021
Los Angeles, CA
1253 days 7 hrs 52 mins ago
Story
We met on Pi Day, March 14, 2020!
The timing was perfect because we were able to enjoy dinner at a restaurant before California was locked down. On this first date, we shared stories of our family, growing up playing instruments, and our entrepreneurial journeys. Nanxi, learning that Jonathan plays chess, made him play 2 games of chess (to make sure the first win wasn't just luck) of which he won both easily. After dinner, we went on a walk around the block for 2 hours, eagerly learning more about one another. If it weren't for the fact that Nanxi's car was with a valet that was closing, the two likely would have continued strolling well past midnight.
Nonetheless, by the end of the first date, we both had a gut feeling that we might have found our person. And we were right!
Tidbits
How did Jonathan propose?
Surrounded by exquisite nature and rich history, Jonathan proposed to Nanxi in Machu Picchu. Our tour guide took the photo and captured the epic moment on video.
We take pride in
Our shared goals! They are:
1. Make our relationship the best ever. We operate as a team.
2. Health as a priority.
3. Building a strong family.
Where have you traveled to together?
We love exploring the world and spending time with our friends and family. Together, in the past 18 months, we've hiked all five national parks in Utah and camped at Zion; roadtripped from LA to the Grand Canyon to White Sands National Park; flew across the Atlantic to visit Barcelona and Madrid; snowboarded in Aspen and Vail; rode on trains in Macchu Picchu and Cusco, Peru; lived in the Invisible House in Joshua Tree; jet-skied in Cross Lake, Minnesota and swam in Lake Minnetonka; made 3 separate excursions to Las Vegas; moved Nanxi's sister into the UC Berkeley dorms; stuffed ourselves with delicious food in New York City; attended 4 weddings; saw 40 shooting stars in Big Bear; chased the Northern Lights in the Arctic Circle; and spent quality time with Jonathan's family in New Jersey and Nanxi's family in Colorado.
Jonathan, can you tell me more about Nanxi?
My favorite traits of Nanxi are her competence, intelligence, beauty, and prioritization of our relationship. For my family that hasn't met her yet: She's 31 years old and is theCEO and co-founder of Enplug, the #1 open digital signage software company, and was named Forbes 30 Under 30. She's also co-founder of Nanoly Bioscience, a biotech company that develops polymers that enable vaccines to survive without refrigeration. She serves on the board of the California DMV's New Motor Vehicle Board and , a publicly-traded auto parts company. As a producer of the Amazon television show, The Bay, she won an Emmy Award. She's passionate about community service and serves on several non-profit boards. She loves running, hiking, and playing music with Jonathan. Nanxi grew up in Colorado and graduated from UC Berkeley, double majoring in Business Administration and Political Economy.
Nanxi, can you tell me more about Jonathan?
My favorite traits of Jonathan are that he's a polymath, incredibly athletic, very thoughtful, great at making me laugh, and an excellent teammate in life. Jonathan's 37-years-old and lives in Los Angeles' Brentwood neighborhood. He's been in finance for all of his career and worked in healthcare investment banking at Bank of America, at Vanadium Capital, a hedge fund in New York, and then launched his own hedge fund, Mulholland Capital Advisors, in Los Angeles. He enjoys running, hiking, playing chess, snowboarding, and following geopolitics. Jonathan grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Indiana University with double majors in Finance and Accounting and minors in Economics and Psychology.
Schedule
Travel
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by November 10 so we can make appropriate seating arrangements for the ceremony and reception.
Can I bring a date?
Please check your invite to see if you have a +1 spot.
Are kids welcome?
We love your little ones, but we have a very intimate space with limited capacity so we are not including them.
What will the weather be like?
Los Angeles in December is in the mid to high 60s during the day and gets to the low 50s at night so bring a jacket!
Where should I park?
There is valet parking at Hotel Bel-Air.
What should I wear?
We prefer Black Tie. The dressier, the better!
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Our wedding ceremony is outdoors and our reception is indoors.
What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?
The ceremony will be in a grassy area so select shoes accordingly :)
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes! We would love for you to take photos and share them on social media using the hashtag #NanxiJonathan
Whom should I call with questions?
Please call or text our lovely Maid of Honor/Nanxi's little sister, Jamie, at 720-232-3088.
Wedding Party
Dahlia Wool
Matron of Honor and Sister of Groom
Jamie Liu
Maid of Honor and Sister of Bride
Sabrina Kay
Bridesmaid and Officiant
Michael Pruser
Best Man
Justyna Denuit-Wojcik
Bridesmaid
Justin Klemm
Groomsman
Rishav Puri
Groomsman
Ben Vandenwymelenberg
Groomsman
Jess Mah
Bridesmaid
Blake Nickel
Groomsman
Yeami Kim
Bridesmaid
Hedy Chen
Bridesmaid
David Dardashti
Groomsman
Anne Skates
Bridesmaid