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Emily Chen and James Whitfield wedding invitation front

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Our winding road

2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.

2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.

2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.

2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.
2018
First dates in Burlington, VT
Wintertime hot toddies brought us together for our first dates in Burlington. And while timing wasn’t on our side just yet, a beautiful seed was planted.

Our Celebration

We’re getting married at Excelsior in Lancaster, PA. It’s the perfect blend of old and new, and we can’t wait to kick off our new life together with great food, dancing, and your company.

Friday, August 28, 2026

4:30pm

Guests arrive

5:00pm

Ceremony begins

EXCELSIOR

125 E KING STREET

LANCASTER, PA

The finer details

Weather & attire

If the weather is kind to us, we\’ll say our vows outdoors in the Garden Courtyard, and then head indoors to celebrate. We\’d love for you to wear semi-formal or cocktail attire—dressy, but shy of a tux or gown.

Location & parking

Post-wedding fun

An adults-only celebration

Sendoff brunch

Visit our registry

Travel & Stay

Lancaster County means a lot to us — it\’s home to Emily\’s family. We\’re getting married at Excelsior in downtown Lancaster, and we hope you\’ll make a weekend of it.

ITALIAN

Luca

Our favorite date spot for dinner and drinks whenever we're in Lancaster.

FOOD HALL

Southern Market

A restored 1888 marketplace serving lunch, dinner, and drinks food-court-style.

FARM-TO-TABLE

Plough

Located inside the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, serving both lunch and dinner.

STEAKHOUSE

401 Prime

An upscale downtown dinner spot with a great lounge for drinks.

BURGER SPOT

Cabalar Meat Co.

Burger & sandwich spot that's been on the top of our list to try.

BREWPUB

Spring House Brewing Co.

A local brewery with a full food menu, serving lunch and dinner.

LISTENING LOUNGE

HiFi Izakaya

A Japanese listening lounge serving cocktails and small plates.

WINE BAR & KITCHEN

Passerine

French-inspired small plates and a bottle shop.

SPEAKEASY

Proof

A speakeasy-style bar for cocktails, wines, and small plates.

Let us know if you can make it

We’d love to know if you can make it, and we’re so grateful for your consideration. Please RSVP and make your meal selections by June 15, 2026 so we can plan accordingly.

Visit our registry

Registry

Your presence is by far the greatest gift, but if you’d like to contribute further, we’re registered at the link below.

Visit our registry

Our honeymoon

We’re heading to Cap Cana, Dominican Republic in September, and can’t wait to unwind after all the wedding excitement. If you’d like to contribute to our honeymoon fund, you can do so on our registry!

In the kitchen

We love hosting and cooking together, and we can’t wait to create more memories in the heart of our home.

Around the house

We’re building a home together and we appreciate anything that helps us settle in.

FAQ

What should I wear?

What time should I arrive?

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Can I bring a plus one or children?

How do I share dietary restrictions?