Welcome
Joshua R. Bunnell & Norine W. Chan cordially invite you to their wedding on May 30th, 2026 in Athens, Greece.
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Joshua
Norine
The Dragon & The Phoenix
Ancient Chinese symbols of love, harmony, and perfect partnership.
龙 (Long)The Dragon
- Strength & Protection: Shields the family from harm
- Wisdom & Leadership: Symbol of emperors and success
- Vitality & Courage: Inspires and energizes
凤凰 (Fenghuang)The Phoenix
- Beauty & Grace: Elegance and refinement
- Virtue & Righteousness: Appears in times of peace
- Compassion & Nurturing: Watches over and cares for others
Together in Perfect Harmony
When the Dragon and Phoenix appear together, they create the ultimate symbol of matrimonial happiness. Their union represents the balance of complementary forces, eternal love, and the harmony of opposites.
These ancient symbols remind us that the strongest marriages honor both partners' unique gifts while creating something greater together than either could achieve alone.
Our Journey
Every step has led us to this beautiful moment in Athens
New York, NY
Joshua and Norine meet while in university in New York City.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Norine convinces Joshua to join a group of friends on a spring break trip to Montreal.
Hangzhou, China
Norine comes to visit Joshua in Hangzhou and they travel to Shanghai together. This is when they start dating long distance.
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Joshua goes to visit Norine while she's living in Taiwan.
Shanghai → New York
Norine moves back to New York City, Joshua moves from Hangzhou to Shanghai, and long distance is even "longer."
Athens, Greece
Joshua and Norine meet up in Athens, Greece for vacation and fall in love with Greece.
Shanghai, China → Auburn, NY
Joshua moves back home to Upstate New York from China while Norine moves from New York, NY to Durham, NC to start medical school.
Auburn, NY → Durham, NC
Joshua moves to Durham, NC in March 2020 to live with Norine.
Durham, NC
In June 2023, Joshua and Norine move into a new townhome on Gurley Street and adopt their first dog, Bosco.
New York, NY
Joshua convinces Norine to go to New York for a "work trip" and they get engaged.
Durham, NC
Joshua and Norine decide Bosco should have a brother, so they adopt Kai.
Adventures Together
All the places we've explored hand in hand, creating memories that will last a lifetime
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London, UK
United Kingdom
York, UK
United Kingdom
Paris, France
France
Valencia, Spain
Spain
Athens, Greece
Greece
Santorini, Greece
Greece
Andros, Greece
Greece
Berlin, Germany
Germany
Munich, Germany
Germany
Countries We've Explored
“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.”
Ready for our next adventure in Athens, Greece 🇬🇷
Read Our Story
Discover more about our journey together
跟小宇宙在一起
A beautiful collection of our favorite memories and the story of how we met.
Celebration Timeline
Three days of festivities in one of the world's most beautiful destinations
Welcome To Athens
Wednesday, May 27th
Join us for drinks, traditional Greek mezze, and sunset views of the Acropolis.
Dinner, Drinks, and Dancing
Thursday, May 28th
Come join us at one of our favorite restaurants in Athens for a night of food, drinks, and dancing.
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Saturday, May 30th
Our special day begins with a ceremony overlooking the sea, followed by dinner and dancing under the stars.
Travel & Accommodation
Everything you need to know about getting to Athens and making the most of your stay
Flying to Athens
Athens International Airport (ATH) is the main gateway.
Getting Around
Taxis and Metro are best to get around Athens, but you can also rent a car.
More detailed travel information and recommendations will be sent with your formal invitation.