A Wedding at Graduate House

On the 8th August, Graduate House was transformed into a wedding venue for graduate students Xingkun Xu and Lihuan Guan. Fifty closest friends of the bride and groom gathered at 9am in the Johnston Library to witness the exchanging of vows and signing of marriage papers. Both Xingkun and Lihuan hail from China and although their parents were not able to attend in person, they were able to witness the ceremony via live streaming. This was followed by a wedding reception in the combined Stillwell and Ian Potter room which was transformed into a glamorous and stunning setting with wedding bouquets and floral table centrepieces. Canapes and pre lunch drinks were served. Donned in traditional wedding outfits, the newly weds joined their guests at the reception and took part in the popular “Chinese wedding door games”. Other activities included speeches, performing the traditional “crosscupped” wine drinking ceremony and cutting the wedding cake. After changing into modern formal attire, the newly weds had their first dance as husband and wife. The Graduate House Team wishes them a harmonious union and a happy life together!

The Johnston Library transformed into a wedding ceremony venue with an aisle and chairs lining both sides of the room.

The stunning setting wedding reception in the Stillwell/Ian Potter room Thank you Graduate House team for making sure that this event was a huge success!