The Big Day
11/12/2011 11:30:00 pm
And it all happened too fast! A whole year of planning all down to just a few hours, and a lot of overwhelming thoughts I want to pen down before I forget.
It all started at 5.30am in the morning where I got a phone call from my make up artist. She came in and we had a nice quiet time together before the alarm from the other room rang at 7am. 3 times. Non woke up. Then about 7.05am sisters begin to wake up.
There were lots of relatives and noise downstairs as 8am approaches. And I was guessing that the groom was ready to go...
half an hour later...still no sound or sign.
another half an hour, Em rings and yells hehe.
Finally, they came 15 minutes after. Apparently there was misplaced car keys and no bouquet of flower...and the chi muis thought it was a deliberate move to avoid the hardest task.
I was peaking from the window at the games. Poor Dave, and his boys. My highlight was the Maori Haka and the salutation from the boys as I walk down the stairs. I must say the tea ceremony from my side was well organised and I was so appreciative about it.
*So many appreciating thoughts came flushing in to the people that help* but on his side, family didn't arrange for the seats. Hehe, all good though since they have so many little babies to handle with at this moment. Yes, I am on the younger side of the family and he is almost on the older side of the family.
As afternoon draws near, I had to be at the venue from 3.30pm onwards. Sisters came at about 4pm and we all shared a room. I think Mimi was quite distracted as she was more used to quietness when working, and I do realise that most brides typically go to a hotel room to do it with more space. And if the venue had a back door, I would have gladly do it before heading to the place. Hmm the 'wishing I did it in a different' way thoughts have started to kick in. I guess that's when I was more excited and looking forward to but it was most chaotic that night.
Anyway, she was running late as well and I got my sisters to head down. I was also wondering whether D was already here as there was no sign of him at 5.30pm. The ceremony was suppose to start at 6pm. I had a major panic attack as I fit into my gown. I misplaced the ribbon, the essential item for the gown. I found out later that I left it with the laundry (never going back there again since I gave them an easy task to do, only to get it after 6 days and pay extra as she under charged me) and so I panicked. Thanks to my lovely bridesmaids and having the venue making their own flowers upstairs, sis grab a ribbon and we were on our way. But we were on time as there was some error with the music.
I was feeling more nervous as we were running out of time. And apparently there were slight dramas with who sits where too as there weren't someone to usher. Oh well, dad stood on the wrong side too and I think I was rushing down the isle. Haha. The joys of being centre of attention, not. It was great to be cheered and clapped but I am slapping myself in the face for looking down so much. Double chin on the photos!!!! Argh. I am so vain...but hey ho, I plan to do a portrait every of my 10 years of my life. And I plan to have a theme :) .Family drama of the day: Mom's first brother wanting to sit at the front. I rest my case there but I'd be annoyed if he did as priority is always given to Dad's family.
Cheers and claps as I walk, I felt so shy being in the centre of attention. Glad there was dad by my side. And I actually was stepping on my gown as David helped me up the stairs on to the stage. I had to look away a few times from his eyes as I was almost in tears (him too) and had to take a few breathes. As we walk down the isle apparently the confetti's were suppose to go off but none of them did which was a good thing and apparently we left the bridesmaids and groomsmen behind and it was an awkward position. Flo, being quick as ever came up with an idea to grab the groomsmen and head out.
Things became bit messy after. There was photo sessions with the family in which we completely forgot to have one with just the both of us and with the grooms men and bridesmaids. I was so keen to take my gown off without thinking! Sigh, so many only if's and this has taught me one thing: Always Say Yes and Just Do it. I shall make that the principal of my life.
We didn't do our first dance as well eventhough we practice abit before coming down. David was so keen on it. Another lesson: Always Trust Him. The times I didn't things actually didn't go as well. This I toast to us to many more futures ahead :) . There's always an excuse to celebrate again hehe.
There were mingles, eating...more mingles, and then we had the cake cutting session and toasting, where we each made a speech. As well as videos to show. But lots started leaving after the cake cutting session so we didn't get much chance to see the morning show after. It's so funny though when we went round the tables, everyone was doing the yum seng without us asking for it. And I got a special one from my favourite chi muis and heng tais which was almost deafening haha. Apparently they think D is the luckiest man in the world =P. Never in their life had they seen me wore so many dresses in one day (well it's the first and last time for me haha!)
We then waited for the last guest to leave before we headed out to the Executive Lounge at Double Tree Hotel, where the fun begins. D was already tipsy so I felt like I had to be the sober one which is no fun *hmph* there were funny moments of licking, biting and striping to a certain degree and yes most left actually. Think we hoped that some stayed. Ah well, it was good. Bedroom was awesome, we pretty much fully utilised the shower and bed.
A few things in which we really missed out was a photo with the bridesmaids and groomsmen and even just one with just us alone! Argh as well as we could have asked one of our friends to go around filming the candid shots or videos. But hey ho, the whole years of planning into one day was such an experience. We have learnt so much about ourselves and each other.
BUT there were a few magical things that had happened...it didn't rain! I was nervous as it didn't rain the day before and some said it was believed that everyone was generous that morning, that's why. As well as since it felt on Hari Raya Haji, there were a few Bomoh's doing their chants to move the clouds out of the way so that they can slaughter the cows in peace. And, there was a slight drizzle after the tea ceremony (it did rain in a few other parts of the city except for where we were) and to me I believe that His presence was there =). Was so touching indeed. Felt like Egypt once more.
To my favourite Chi Muis: I luv you long time: Florence, my both sisters, Em & Jo (the organisers), Kit Wan, MJ, Meiyim, Elaine, Joey, Karen and Mei (hope I got this name right!)
How do we feel after being married? Great, relieved and freeeeeeeeeeeee....so free that we want to pursue more things ahead! So happy to have someone sharing and being involved in one's life. As stingy has it sounds, there is someone there to look out for the other.
Stay tuned for the real photos and videos...and awesome stuff if you manage to read this line hehe.
It all started at 5.30am in the morning where I got a phone call from my make up artist. She came in and we had a nice quiet time together before the alarm from the other room rang at 7am. 3 times. Non woke up. Then about 7.05am sisters begin to wake up.
There were lots of relatives and noise downstairs as 8am approaches. And I was guessing that the groom was ready to go...
half an hour later...still no sound or sign.
another half an hour, Em rings and yells hehe.
Finally, they came 15 minutes after. Apparently there was misplaced car keys and no bouquet of flower...and the chi muis thought it was a deliberate move to avoid the hardest task.
I was peaking from the window at the games. Poor Dave, and his boys. My highlight was the Maori Haka and the salutation from the boys as I walk down the stairs. I must say the tea ceremony from my side was well organised and I was so appreciative about it.
*So many appreciating thoughts came flushing in to the people that help* but on his side, family didn't arrange for the seats. Hehe, all good though since they have so many little babies to handle with at this moment. Yes, I am on the younger side of the family and he is almost on the older side of the family.
As afternoon draws near, I had to be at the venue from 3.30pm onwards. Sisters came at about 4pm and we all shared a room. I think Mimi was quite distracted as she was more used to quietness when working, and I do realise that most brides typically go to a hotel room to do it with more space. And if the venue had a back door, I would have gladly do it before heading to the place. Hmm the 'wishing I did it in a different' way thoughts have started to kick in. I guess that's when I was more excited and looking forward to but it was most chaotic that night.
Anyway, she was running late as well and I got my sisters to head down. I was also wondering whether D was already here as there was no sign of him at 5.30pm. The ceremony was suppose to start at 6pm. I had a major panic attack as I fit into my gown. I misplaced the ribbon, the essential item for the gown. I found out later that I left it with the laundry (never going back there again since I gave them an easy task to do, only to get it after 6 days and pay extra as she under charged me) and so I panicked. Thanks to my lovely bridesmaids and having the venue making their own flowers upstairs, sis grab a ribbon and we were on our way. But we were on time as there was some error with the music.
I was feeling more nervous as we were running out of time. And apparently there were slight dramas with who sits where too as there weren't someone to usher. Oh well, dad stood on the wrong side too and I think I was rushing down the isle. Haha. The joys of being centre of attention, not. It was great to be cheered and clapped but I am slapping myself in the face for looking down so much. Double chin on the photos!!!! Argh. I am so vain...but hey ho, I plan to do a portrait every of my 10 years of my life. And I plan to have a theme :) .Family drama of the day: Mom's first brother wanting to sit at the front. I rest my case there but I'd be annoyed if he did as priority is always given to Dad's family.
Cheers and claps as I walk, I felt so shy being in the centre of attention. Glad there was dad by my side. And I actually was stepping on my gown as David helped me up the stairs on to the stage. I had to look away a few times from his eyes as I was almost in tears (him too) and had to take a few breathes. As we walk down the isle apparently the confetti's were suppose to go off but none of them did which was a good thing and apparently we left the bridesmaids and groomsmen behind and it was an awkward position. Flo, being quick as ever came up with an idea to grab the groomsmen and head out.
Things became bit messy after. There was photo sessions with the family in which we completely forgot to have one with just the both of us and with the grooms men and bridesmaids. I was so keen to take my gown off without thinking! Sigh, so many only if's and this has taught me one thing: Always Say Yes and Just Do it. I shall make that the principal of my life.
We didn't do our first dance as well eventhough we practice abit before coming down. David was so keen on it. Another lesson: Always Trust Him. The times I didn't things actually didn't go as well. This I toast to us to many more futures ahead :) . There's always an excuse to celebrate again hehe.
There were mingles, eating...more mingles, and then we had the cake cutting session and toasting, where we each made a speech. As well as videos to show. But lots started leaving after the cake cutting session so we didn't get much chance to see the morning show after. It's so funny though when we went round the tables, everyone was doing the yum seng without us asking for it. And I got a special one from my favourite chi muis and heng tais which was almost deafening haha. Apparently they think D is the luckiest man in the world =P. Never in their life had they seen me wore so many dresses in one day (well it's the first and last time for me haha!)
We then waited for the last guest to leave before we headed out to the Executive Lounge at Double Tree Hotel, where the fun begins. D was already tipsy so I felt like I had to be the sober one which is no fun *hmph* there were funny moments of licking, biting and striping to a certain degree and yes most left actually. Think we hoped that some stayed. Ah well, it was good. Bedroom was awesome, we pretty much fully utilised the shower and bed.
A few things in which we really missed out was a photo with the bridesmaids and groomsmen and even just one with just us alone! Argh as well as we could have asked one of our friends to go around filming the candid shots or videos. But hey ho, the whole years of planning into one day was such an experience. We have learnt so much about ourselves and each other.
BUT there were a few magical things that had happened...it didn't rain! I was nervous as it didn't rain the day before and some said it was believed that everyone was generous that morning, that's why. As well as since it felt on Hari Raya Haji, there were a few Bomoh's doing their chants to move the clouds out of the way so that they can slaughter the cows in peace. And, there was a slight drizzle after the tea ceremony (it did rain in a few other parts of the city except for where we were) and to me I believe that His presence was there =). Was so touching indeed. Felt like Egypt once more.
To my favourite Chi Muis: I luv you long time: Florence, my both sisters, Em & Jo (the organisers), Kit Wan, MJ, Meiyim, Elaine, Joey, Karen and Mei (hope I got this name right!)
How do we feel after being married? Great, relieved and freeeeeeeeeeeee....so free that we want to pursue more things ahead! So happy to have someone sharing and being involved in one's life. As stingy has it sounds, there is someone there to look out for the other.
Stay tuned for the real photos and videos...and awesome stuff if you manage to read this line hehe.
