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Friday, March 30, 2007
There are some happenings or hiccups that happened which you may not know:
CorsagesDarling had wore the wrong corsage. Instead of the pink rose, he wore the purple orchid. In fact, he has video down the question marks on whom the pink rose corsage belongs to? Should take a look at that clip, very funny..
DriverOur friend cum driver woke up late. So the guys arrived at my place first and as our friend approaches then they sound the honk to wake up my whole neighbourhood up.
Gate-CrashingThe gals has forgotten about my super lemon sweets which guys are supposed to put in their mouths and sing a song. Also, no time for guys to wear red and blue underwent to sing superman/batman song and do a pole dance.
Family PortraitSince young, I have only ONE family photo that was taken when I am 6 or 7 (The one seen in my grown up montage). Thereafter, NIL. So, on my wedding day, it's the 2nd time that I will be having another family portrait. I reminded my PG took more shots. I can forgo everything except for this. So, I cant wait to have a print-out to put it at home, in my room and at my cubicle.
PoppersWhile leaving my place, they forgotten to bring down the poppers, red umbrella and asked my dad go downstairs. So, there was a five mins delay. At RTC, there are poppers as we made our exit. But no idea who bought it as we were told it is not allowed. Thanks anyway!
Flower GirlMy lovely, cheery flower girl has forgotten to bring the pinky angel wings which I bought for her. But no worries, as long as she's happy walking down the aisle.
Start of CeremonyEveryone was early, much to our surprise. First time the ceremony I've been, starts on the dot.
Wedding & Ring VowDar has only memorised the wedding vow on the eve of wedding. He has missed out some words, but of course, we helped one another. Our pastor has also asked us to recite another meaningful ring vow instead of the usual.
Throwing of Flower BouquetBefore I went on stage, PG warned me the consquence if no one is willing to come out, I will be paiseh. True enough, in the end, I called out by names, except for my colleagues who are shy, rest came out. From what I heard, the flower bouquet landed on friend's sis but she is too shy to pick it up, so it went to my CG mate.
Ang BaoA friend has forgotten to put money into his red packet, so gave us an empty one. Another friend has also attended the ceremony and forgot about passing it to us till he reached home.
OeiFriend has told us and we heard over radio on my way back from bank to RTC.
When you are in first stage of courtship, you call each other Dear, Dar, Baby, Honey, Sweetie etc. When you're married, you call one another Hubby, Lao Po, Lao Gong etc. When you have kids, you call each other Daddy, Mummy etc. When you are married for many years and old, you call him/her - Oei.Within 24 hours after we were legally married, while making our exit from suite for breakfast, he said loudly :"OEI, let's go for BF". He win already lor, skipped the procedure.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Once again, without the help of our friends, we have nothing.
If you think I have discovered when I reached Dar's place, you are wrong. I got to know it through the videoclip while Dar dozed off on the wedding night. I was watching the clips and felt that the colour of the room looked weird. How can green be reflected pink in the clip? When his good friend puts on the curtin in the morning of the wedding day, BINGO! Mystery solved!
Thanks to guys for rushing, packing the things in his room within (3) days!
If you wondering if it is that difficult, wait till you watched the clip! Years of dust, dirt accumulated and our friend is quite an unkempt person. The shortest bomb and notification given by his dad that he should not shift into my house (just 5 days before the big day). But in the end, we compromise, sometimes, if he's on morning shift, we will shift back to my place, the rest - stay put at his place.
Not only painting, packing but decorating the room, curtins, cushions etc. His good friend is also very thoughtful to buy another mattress for us or we will ended squeezing into a single bed.
Thanks thanks, I felt so blessed though I am still trying to adopt to new place and married life.
One fine day, once we have finished packing the room, should video it or invite you guys over to view the great difference!
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Monday, March 26, 2007
Overall, despite some hiccups. Every thing went on very smoothly.
We really thank God for this special, joyous day. From our families to helpers, co-ordinators, friends. Even my PG said that it was a marathon in the morning the way we are rushing but we managed to complete everything in time and it was really super duper surprising for everyone.
This day is like our long courtship, everyone knows it's rough, not easy. But we finally went through it.
Thank you for seeing through a chapter of our lives gone. And a NEW chapter, YES - have just began.
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Marching out with the blessings of our friends and families.
Shortly, we march in. This time, another applaused. We went up to the stage. Appreciation time. Thank you friends for coming and Dar did a good job, he did a billingual speech. Well done! Initially, we want to have him to speak English and I for Chinese but I am backout the day beforehand. Of course, the most touching part was when he thanked both our parents. Because they know us well, we always showed the ugly side of us and sorry for not spending time with them. We gave the small appreciation gifts to them (hope they like it)!
Photo-taking and we went off the change our 2nd set of clothes. Just felt that time was so short. Dont have time to catch up and send our relatives and friends off (I felt bad).
By 4.30pm, we wrapped up the programe.
Packed all the things to our suite. Took a rest, ate lunch and counted the red packets. Thanks guys, we managed to cover the expenses with your blessings :)
Rushed off to POSB at town area to bank in $$. Went for dinner and had an early rest. In fact, while reading thru the guest scroll, from the 1st page, Dar fell asleep soundly.
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At 1.40pm, the ceremony was about to start. The swordbearers are ready. My pageboy, flower gal and my dad at the entrance of ballroom waiting for me.
A slow and beautiful entrance. But my gown was too long and I got caught few times while walking down the aisle. Finally, dad handling over my hands from my dad to my Dar.
There we stood. While worship, memories of courtship etc went through our minds. When our favourite chinese song came, we cried. We just felt fill of emotions. Maybe this day has finally arrived for us - the day we've been waiting for.
The sermon preached. For wife (me) to be submissive to my husband and for him, to learn how to treat me with gentleness.
Shortly, the wedding vow. We chose to memorise our vow so that there is an indepth meaning to this special day. But of course, with nervousness, we forgotten one or two words, helped each other as we said out the vows.
Finally, the moment to unveil the bride. Remembering our friend who taught Dar how to unveil by rolling instead of pulling over the head, he did follow the instructions! A long kiss. No NG or take 2.. Hahah..
Proceed with signing of marriage certificate. I glanced down the stage to have a look at the guests. So touching, all my closed friends came :) Last before march-out, we light up the unity candle. Symbolising 2 lives as 1.
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We suggested to PG for Sgoon Park but in the end, settled for Upp Pierce Reservoir. Hot day but beautiful sky, even my PG said that skies is as blue as Australia's. Thank God; it rained on my photoshoot last dec and I was so upset.. This time round, clear skies :) Happy happy.
At 10.30am, headed back for tea ceremony (My side). Turned up guests are less than expected. So, less than 1/2hrs, done. I grabbed a quick bite. In fact, ate a lot.. Even my PG mentioned that first time in so many years, a bride eats and quite a fair bit. Hahah.. I am not known for a glut for nothing ;P
At 11.30am, heads for RTC. Dar's family is late. Even MUA has reached the place. Patience.
Done with tea ceremony and headed for our suite. Wow, nice. Decorated with lots of balloons and roses in the room. Petals near the jacuzzi bathtube too. Took some photos, Dar went off to change and entertain the guest while I went thru 2nd part of make-up.
At 1.30pm sharp (To our surprise), most of the guests have arrived and we can start our ceremony. My hands turned icy cold and went thru in my head repeatedly the wedding vows.
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Woke up at 5.30am. Very tired. Alarm snooze for another 10min.
Walked straight to kitchen. Prepared stuff for gate crushing. Wash-up.. Woke my sister who just came back from Germany. She is suffering from jetlag. it's my Big Day; she's my PA, got to kick her out of bed if no choice.
At 6.15am, starting SMSing my ah yees, reminders to MUA and photographer on how to locate my place.
At 6.30am, MUA and PG arrived punctually. My mum combed my hair first before putting on make-up.
At 7.15am, Ah Yees start coming in.
At 7.30am, ready to veil and Dar, Bros started calling. Some hiccups (It was realised when I watched the videoclip) - driver cum friend was late, so he came straight to my place.
From 7.35-8.30am, high noise pollution at my gate. Must have waken up my surrounding neighbours. Ah Yees are inexperienced according to my PG - too $$ face.. hahah..
At 8.30am, Dar finally stepped into the house. Thinking that my room door is also locked, keep telling me to open till I told him it's unlocked. Hahah.. funny
Unveiled and all set to leave. At deck void, remember that to ask my dad down to send me off. So, rush up. With red umbrella and poppers, we set off for Dar's ah-ma's plc.
A quick one, respect of tea to his grandma and off for Outdoor shoot.
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Some updates. Too much information to blog, so I should break it into parts.
On the eve of the wedding day.Busy Busy. Slept around 4.30am and woke up at 7.30am to collect the marriage certificate. At Fortcanning, we made the statutory declaration.
Later, Dear went back to work while I shopped for my tea-dress. Daniel Yam opens at 11.00am, so I ended up shopping at Taka's Watson. Bought a big bag of stuff, went to Cold Storage, bought super lemon (For gate crushing!!!).
While at D.Y., I spotted another new arrival gown. Maroon sexy gown, bought without hesitation. Finally, another down.
Went back home for rest. Went out again to collect Dar's No. 1 uniform. Collar seems tight but too late for alteration. Tailor had even given the 'take it or leave it' look.
Next, wedding car decoration. Head for Farrer Rd to fetch our friend, Thai lunch at 6th Ave. While I tied the wedding decor, the guys waxed the car. 2hours mission - completed.
Wedding shop, tried my evening gown again. The assistant showed me my bouquet, didnt come with the ivy leaves I requested! Angry angry!! How can they since I specified so much... in the end, we went to the florist but since it's late. I went for my manicure (A gift given by his amy friend).
Went for dinner with a hungry stomach. Florist is still not done with my flower banquet. In the end, they put some ugly leaves, so we took back the initial design.
Reached home with sore throat, fever @10.30pm. Make some nosie and got everyone moving to serve me.. Just dont understand I also cannot control my emotions. Bathed and slept throughout till 5.30am.
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Friday, March 23, 2007
It's 2.40am. I am still awake. Running through the checklists and pointers for helpers for the AD.
Starting to feel nervous, not about getting married but whether things are in tact, assurance that every thing will run smoothly as planned, back-up should any issue arise.
For 2 weeks, I have been sleeping btw 2-3am. So, really not that tired after awhile.
A recap. DIY stuff I done - wedding/childhood montage, car decorations, wrist corsages for helpers, basket arranged with sweets for kids (or rather who think they are kids at heart heehe), hongbao box, itinerary, helper listing, checklist, songs etc.. seems endless..
Today, of course, some frustration as the big day approaches but things undone. Sorry dear if I have bent my anger on you. Sometimes, I hope you react faster to what I want instead of forgetting or doing it slowly.
An afternoon talking session with my mum. Her advice for me - to learn how to be patient and cherish my relationship with my hubby-to-be. She recalled how life was when we are young - living in poverty and at one point, she dont feel the love from my dad and the finances issues. Remembering every cents she saved , there was once my sister who was a treasurer in her class had stole her money during P.E. and she came home crying non-stop. She was sad and worried. When my mum offered to within the little money she had in her bank, my sis asked how can she spend my mum's money and still accepted without a choice. I felt so sad hearing and recalling what happened too.
Looking back, good that it's the past. I really hope that all of us learnt to be filial to my mum especially and pray for good health for her. And of course, I will listen to her golden words - to learn how to cherish a new relationship.
Today is rehearsal day. I felt so relaxed and happy as I practise walking down the aisle - the day is coming!! :) My flower gal love the pinky 'angel wings' I bought for her!
Also, our 9th year of courtship anniversary. No celebration at all with tight busy schedule. We went for supper with HL and JY. A well-taken pix captures the Ups and Downs of this 9-yr :)
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Tuesday, March 20, 2007
So much to be done - both for wedding prep and work. Both of us struck.
Tomorrow will be the last working day for both of us. Still working hard on his project and my manager's meeting.
Thurs will be to run more errands, the final rehearsal day to brief main helpers on what's happening so far. As well as to celebrate our 9th yr of courtship.
Fri will be of course the day to do checklist and finalise what's not done etc. If every thing runs smoothly, I will be able to go for manicure. If not, I will be stuck doing the stuff.
Sat - our BIG DAY!! Friends, pls attend and remind those around you to come.. And of course, do more donation to "WL & ML fund" - it's draining.. You got what I mean? Hahah ;P
Finally, arriving.. phew..
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Sunday, March 18, 2007
Down with another item - photo montage.
It's all done up by me. Hahah.. for once, always been called an IT idiot, learning how to do a decent presentation for my own big day. So, hopefully everyone will enjoy it ;p
Dar told me while he's tidying up his room. He come across a box of love letters I've writing to him since the 1month of our courtship and guess what? - In the letter I mentioned that we will get married in 9years' time. Yes, on 22 Mar 07 will be our 9th year of our courtship! Woww...
I have my box of letters from him. One day, we shall sit down and read it thru one by one and have a good laugh!
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Saturday, March 17, 2007
Just checked on Dar as he spends the evening with his colleagues at Double-O. They are hosting a bachelor night for him.
Latest status - He's drunk. But when a man is drunk, he's truthful. He's repeating over the phone a few points:
1) He loves God
2) He loves me
3) He loves the nation and will serve the nation
I hope he did enjoyed himself. And to his colleagues, sorry if he caused any trouble but he is a good man, help me to take care of him this evening. :)
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Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Countdown another 10 days before wedding day!
A bit rush with things incompleted. Dar has not only been working late but long hours. Therefore, I have not been given the opportunity to sit down and run thru details with him. I am been 'lazing' at work with more concentration on wedding preparations. I felt lame. But I guessed this is how it goes..
Went to New York New York @ AMK Hub for lunch. Treat for my 3 colleagues cum Ah Yees. Some crappy ideas for gate crashing. Cant image what will happen. Too bad, I wont witness the actual thing..
Ok.. need to call Dar to update the guest listing. Shocking. Initially expecting max 220pax. Now, it has increased to 300pax. Of course very worry. First, some agree but we didnt give invitation cards. Closed friends should be safe.. No more cards on hand so, no choice. Worst situation is paying out of own pocket for those who did turn up. But of course, if we go for max, there will be lots of empty chairs and looks ugly. That's the diff btw having in church and outside venue - headache on headcount. Should pen off and start counting again..
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Monday, March 12, 2007
Hahah.. yes, I actually did a plot with my sister last Sunday. We went to Chinatown with intention to buy the warmpack for her business trip as well as clothes/shoes for my mum. But also to shop for an appreciation gift for both parents that's to be given on my wedding day.
It was unfruitful. So, I told my mum that I need to buy a piece of jewellery for my future mother-in-law. Of course, she was unhappy. Nothing for her and out of all, asking her to pick the piece of jewelry for me. So, took around 20 mins looking through. Good thing she's there. We realised that she has higher ear loop. In the end, we told her whatever she helped to pick, the other party will like it. Haha.. two of us secretly laughing in our heart and winking at one another.
Mission completed! :)
From today, it will be barely less than 14 days to the BIG DAY. Some things done and some still undone. Mmm.. from today, Darling will be buzzed with his project and my sis - traveling to Hannover. And me, alone.. Out of a sudden, I felt lost.
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Thursday, March 08, 2007
Now that I have been falling sick often. A lot of people showned their concern as the Big Day approaches, especially my mom.
So, being a Chinese at heart, my mum suggests that I should try traditional chinese medic consultant instead. She believes that western medicine cures the external but internal is TCM. Yes, Mdm! So, I obeyed.
Super long session, took my pulse and diagnosed by having a 15-mins conversation. Seemed that one of my nose is blocked, causing me to have dizzy spell often and my gastric, ''internal' body is in bad shape. The chinese physician advised me to take more soupy food and hot drinks and eat more.. I laughed, I eat a lot what, I told her.. Guessed what, she said, "Too much junk food". Hahh.. smart of her.
Ok, I will listen. I told her I am getting married soon. Very shocking advice - be a good girl and keep myself healthy. If I dont, having a baby is risky. Take time to regain and getting pregnant can come later. Mmmm.. Of course I dont mind as family planning to me can come in 1 year's time but it crashes the hopes of Dar being a young daddy for the time being. But health is important, so I will take good care and be more health conscience. >.<
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Sunday, March 04, 2007
Since young, I am so blessed that I have pimples but no eyebags. Recently, bad health, weddings preps + watching of Taiwanese drama caused my 'panda eyes' to emerge. Haha.. sometimes, even when I stared into the mirror late at night and I myself got a shock! Really looked like a zombie.
Just came back from Dar's CG leader's plc, he's our MC on our wedding day. Went thru the listing, itinerary. Planning looks good except for some touch-up. Other than that, I am on the track. As for Dar, more to follow-up. Looks like the I-S personality got to speed up or it would cause a lot of delay and frustration.
Yes, less than 20 days countdown. Fast one!!
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Thursday, March 01, 2007
Yup, sick for past few days. From ear infection, to eye, to throat and tummy. Been sleeping non-stop for the past 24hours a day ago.
Back to work today but feel super tired that I could barely opened my eyes. Went for dept lunch this afternoon @ House of Hunan. When you are sick, even shark fin tastes bad. Nothing is good expect for plain water.
Because of eye infection, I wore my glasses to work. Ya, I always been told that either I looked like a lao-shi or nerd whenever I am on specs.
No progress for wedding preps. I am sick. Dar has been working non-work for past 3 days. Got to work on it before it is too late man.
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Friday, March 30, 2007
There are some happenings or hiccups that happened which you may not know:
CorsagesDarling had wore the wrong corsage. Instead of the pink rose, he wore the purple orchid. In fact, he has video down the question marks on whom the pink rose corsage belongs to? Should take a look at that clip, very funny..
DriverOur friend cum driver woke up late. So the guys arrived at my place first and as our friend approaches then they sound the honk to wake up my whole neighbourhood up.
Gate-CrashingThe gals has forgotten about my super lemon sweets which guys are supposed to put in their mouths and sing a song. Also, no time for guys to wear red and blue underwent to sing superman/batman song and do a pole dance.
Family PortraitSince young, I have only ONE family photo that was taken when I am 6 or 7 (The one seen in my grown up montage). Thereafter, NIL. So, on my wedding day, it's the 2nd time that I will be having another family portrait. I reminded my PG took more shots. I can forgo everything except for this. So, I cant wait to have a print-out to put it at home, in my room and at my cubicle.
PoppersWhile leaving my place, they forgotten to bring down the poppers, red umbrella and asked my dad go downstairs. So, there was a five mins delay. At RTC, there are poppers as we made our exit. But no idea who bought it as we were told it is not allowed. Thanks anyway!
Flower GirlMy lovely, cheery flower girl has forgotten to bring the pinky angel wings which I bought for her. But no worries, as long as she's happy walking down the aisle.
Start of CeremonyEveryone was early, much to our surprise. First time the ceremony I've been, starts on the dot.
Wedding & Ring VowDar has only memorised the wedding vow on the eve of wedding. He has missed out some words, but of course, we helped one another. Our pastor has also asked us to recite another meaningful ring vow instead of the usual.
Throwing of Flower BouquetBefore I went on stage, PG warned me the consquence if no one is willing to come out, I will be paiseh. True enough, in the end, I called out by names, except for my colleagues who are shy, rest came out. From what I heard, the flower bouquet landed on friend's sis but she is too shy to pick it up, so it went to my CG mate.
Ang BaoA friend has forgotten to put money into his red packet, so gave us an empty one. Another friend has also attended the ceremony and forgot about passing it to us till he reached home.
OeiFriend has told us and we heard over radio on my way back from bank to RTC.
When you are in first stage of courtship, you call each other Dear, Dar, Baby, Honey, Sweetie etc. When you're married, you call one another Hubby, Lao Po, Lao Gong etc. When you have kids, you call each other Daddy, Mummy etc. When you are married for many years and old, you call him/her - Oei.Within 24 hours after we were legally married, while making our exit from suite for breakfast, he said loudly :"OEI, let's go for BF". He win already lor, skipped the procedure.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Once again, without the help of our friends, we have nothing.
If you think I have discovered when I reached Dar's place, you are wrong. I got to know it through the videoclip while Dar dozed off on the wedding night. I was watching the clips and felt that the colour of the room looked weird. How can green be reflected pink in the clip? When his good friend puts on the curtin in the morning of the wedding day, BINGO! Mystery solved!
Thanks to guys for rushing, packing the things in his room within (3) days!
If you wondering if it is that difficult, wait till you watched the clip! Years of dust, dirt accumulated and our friend is quite an unkempt person. The shortest bomb and notification given by his dad that he should not shift into my house (just 5 days before the big day). But in the end, we compromise, sometimes, if he's on morning shift, we will shift back to my place, the rest - stay put at his place.
Not only painting, packing but decorating the room, curtins, cushions etc. His good friend is also very thoughtful to buy another mattress for us or we will ended squeezing into a single bed.
Thanks thanks, I felt so blessed though I am still trying to adopt to new place and married life.
One fine day, once we have finished packing the room, should video it or invite you guys over to view the great difference!
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Monday, March 26, 2007
Overall, despite some hiccups. Every thing went on very smoothly.
We really thank God for this special, joyous day. From our families to helpers, co-ordinators, friends. Even my PG said that it was a marathon in the morning the way we are rushing but we managed to complete everything in time and it was really super duper surprising for everyone.
This day is like our long courtship, everyone knows it's rough, not easy. But we finally went through it.
Thank you for seeing through a chapter of our lives gone. And a NEW chapter, YES - have just began.
♥
Marching out with the blessings of our friends and families.
Shortly, we march in. This time, another applaused. We went up to the stage. Appreciation time. Thank you friends for coming and Dar did a good job, he did a billingual speech. Well done! Initially, we want to have him to speak English and I for Chinese but I am backout the day beforehand. Of course, the most touching part was when he thanked both our parents. Because they know us well, we always showed the ugly side of us and sorry for not spending time with them. We gave the small appreciation gifts to them (hope they like it)!
Photo-taking and we went off the change our 2nd set of clothes. Just felt that time was so short. Dont have time to catch up and send our relatives and friends off (I felt bad).
By 4.30pm, we wrapped up the programe.
Packed all the things to our suite. Took a rest, ate lunch and counted the red packets. Thanks guys, we managed to cover the expenses with your blessings :)
Rushed off to POSB at town area to bank in $$. Went for dinner and had an early rest. In fact, while reading thru the guest scroll, from the 1st page, Dar fell asleep soundly.
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At 1.40pm, the ceremony was about to start. The swordbearers are ready. My pageboy, flower gal and my dad at the entrance of ballroom waiting for me.
A slow and beautiful entrance. But my gown was too long and I got caught few times while walking down the aisle. Finally, dad handling over my hands from my dad to my Dar.
There we stood. While worship, memories of courtship etc went through our minds. When our favourite chinese song came, we cried. We just felt fill of emotions. Maybe this day has finally arrived for us - the day we've been waiting for.
The sermon preached. For wife (me) to be submissive to my husband and for him, to learn how to treat me with gentleness.
Shortly, the wedding vow. We chose to memorise our vow so that there is an indepth meaning to this special day. But of course, with nervousness, we forgotten one or two words, helped each other as we said out the vows.
Finally, the moment to unveil the bride. Remembering our friend who taught Dar how to unveil by rolling instead of pulling over the head, he did follow the instructions! A long kiss. No NG or take 2.. Hahah..
Proceed with signing of marriage certificate. I glanced down the stage to have a look at the guests. So touching, all my closed friends came :) Last before march-out, we light up the unity candle. Symbolising 2 lives as 1.
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We suggested to PG for Sgoon Park but in the end, settled for Upp Pierce Reservoir. Hot day but beautiful sky, even my PG said that skies is as blue as Australia's. Thank God; it rained on my photoshoot last dec and I was so upset.. This time round, clear skies :) Happy happy.
At 10.30am, headed back for tea ceremony (My side). Turned up guests are less than expected. So, less than 1/2hrs, done. I grabbed a quick bite. In fact, ate a lot.. Even my PG mentioned that first time in so many years, a bride eats and quite a fair bit. Hahah.. I am not known for a glut for nothing ;P
At 11.30am, heads for RTC. Dar's family is late. Even MUA has reached the place. Patience.
Done with tea ceremony and headed for our suite. Wow, nice. Decorated with lots of balloons and roses in the room. Petals near the jacuzzi bathtube too. Took some photos, Dar went off to change and entertain the guest while I went thru 2nd part of make-up.
At 1.30pm sharp (To our surprise), most of the guests have arrived and we can start our ceremony. My hands turned icy cold and went thru in my head repeatedly the wedding vows.
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Woke up at 5.30am. Very tired. Alarm snooze for another 10min.
Walked straight to kitchen. Prepared stuff for gate crushing. Wash-up.. Woke my sister who just came back from Germany. She is suffering from jetlag. it's my Big Day; she's my PA, got to kick her out of bed if no choice.
At 6.15am, starting SMSing my ah yees, reminders to MUA and photographer on how to locate my place.
At 6.30am, MUA and PG arrived punctually. My mum combed my hair first before putting on make-up.
At 7.15am, Ah Yees start coming in.
At 7.30am, ready to veil and Dar, Bros started calling. Some hiccups (It was realised when I watched the videoclip) - driver cum friend was late, so he came straight to my place.
From 7.35-8.30am, high noise pollution at my gate. Must have waken up my surrounding neighbours. Ah Yees are inexperienced according to my PG - too $$ face.. hahah..
At 8.30am, Dar finally stepped into the house. Thinking that my room door is also locked, keep telling me to open till I told him it's unlocked. Hahah.. funny
Unveiled and all set to leave. At deck void, remember that to ask my dad down to send me off. So, rush up. With red umbrella and poppers, we set off for Dar's ah-ma's plc.
A quick one, respect of tea to his grandma and off for Outdoor shoot.
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Some updates. Too much information to blog, so I should break it into parts.
On the eve of the wedding day.Busy Busy. Slept around 4.30am and woke up at 7.30am to collect the marriage certificate. At Fortcanning, we made the statutory declaration.
Later, Dear went back to work while I shopped for my tea-dress. Daniel Yam opens at 11.00am, so I ended up shopping at Taka's Watson. Bought a big bag of stuff, went to Cold Storage, bought super lemon (For gate crushing!!!).
While at D.Y., I spotted another new arrival gown. Maroon sexy gown, bought without hesitation. Finally, another down.
Went back home for rest. Went out again to collect Dar's No. 1 uniform. Collar seems tight but too late for alteration. Tailor had even given the 'take it or leave it' look.
Next, wedding car decoration. Head for Farrer Rd to fetch our friend, Thai lunch at 6th Ave. While I tied the wedding decor, the guys waxed the car. 2hours mission - completed.
Wedding shop, tried my evening gown again. The assistant showed me my bouquet, didnt come with the ivy leaves I requested! Angry angry!! How can they since I specified so much... in the end, we went to the florist but since it's late. I went for my manicure (A gift given by his amy friend).
Went for dinner with a hungry stomach. Florist is still not done with my flower banquet. In the end, they put some ugly leaves, so we took back the initial design.
Reached home with sore throat, fever @10.30pm. Make some nosie and got everyone moving to serve me.. Just dont understand I also cannot control my emotions. Bathed and slept throughout till 5.30am.
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Friday, March 23, 2007
It's 2.40am. I am still awake. Running through the checklists and pointers for helpers for the AD.
Starting to feel nervous, not about getting married but whether things are in tact, assurance that every thing will run smoothly as planned, back-up should any issue arise.
For 2 weeks, I have been sleeping btw 2-3am. So, really not that tired after awhile.
A recap. DIY stuff I done - wedding/childhood montage, car decorations, wrist corsages for helpers, basket arranged with sweets for kids (or rather who think they are kids at heart heehe), hongbao box, itinerary, helper listing, checklist, songs etc.. seems endless..
Today, of course, some frustration as the big day approaches but things undone. Sorry dear if I have bent my anger on you. Sometimes, I hope you react faster to what I want instead of forgetting or doing it slowly.
An afternoon talking session with my mum. Her advice for me - to learn how to be patient and cherish my relationship with my hubby-to-be. She recalled how life was when we are young - living in poverty and at one point, she dont feel the love from my dad and the finances issues. Remembering every cents she saved , there was once my sister who was a treasurer in her class had stole her money during P.E. and she came home crying non-stop. She was sad and worried. When my mum offered to within the little money she had in her bank, my sis asked how can she spend my mum's money and still accepted without a choice. I felt so sad hearing and recalling what happened too.
Looking back, good that it's the past. I really hope that all of us learnt to be filial to my mum especially and pray for good health for her. And of course, I will listen to her golden words - to learn how to cherish a new relationship.
Today is rehearsal day. I felt so relaxed and happy as I practise walking down the aisle - the day is coming!! :) My flower gal love the pinky 'angel wings' I bought for her!
Also, our 9th year of courtship anniversary. No celebration at all with tight busy schedule. We went for supper with HL and JY. A well-taken pix captures the Ups and Downs of this 9-yr :)
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Tuesday, March 20, 2007
So much to be done - both for wedding prep and work. Both of us struck.
Tomorrow will be the last working day for both of us. Still working hard on his project and my manager's meeting.
Thurs will be to run more errands, the final rehearsal day to brief main helpers on what's happening so far. As well as to celebrate our 9th yr of courtship.
Fri will be of course the day to do checklist and finalise what's not done etc. If every thing runs smoothly, I will be able to go for manicure. If not, I will be stuck doing the stuff.
Sat - our BIG DAY!! Friends, pls attend and remind those around you to come.. And of course, do more donation to "WL & ML fund" - it's draining.. You got what I mean? Hahah ;P
Finally, arriving.. phew..
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Sunday, March 18, 2007
Down with another item - photo montage.
It's all done up by me. Hahah.. for once, always been called an IT idiot, learning how to do a decent presentation for my own big day. So, hopefully everyone will enjoy it ;p
Dar told me while he's tidying up his room. He come across a box of love letters I've writing to him since the 1month of our courtship and guess what? - In the letter I mentioned that we will get married in 9years' time. Yes, on 22 Mar 07 will be our 9th year of our courtship! Woww...
I have my box of letters from him. One day, we shall sit down and read it thru one by one and have a good laugh!
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Saturday, March 17, 2007
Just checked on Dar as he spends the evening with his colleagues at Double-O. They are hosting a bachelor night for him.
Latest status - He's drunk. But when a man is drunk, he's truthful. He's repeating over the phone a few points:
1) He loves God
2) He loves me
3) He loves the nation and will serve the nation
I hope he did enjoyed himself. And to his colleagues, sorry if he caused any trouble but he is a good man, help me to take care of him this evening. :)
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Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Countdown another 10 days before wedding day!
A bit rush with things incompleted. Dar has not only been working late but long hours. Therefore, I have not been given the opportunity to sit down and run thru details with him. I am been 'lazing' at work with more concentration on wedding preparations. I felt lame. But I guessed this is how it goes..
Went to New York New York @ AMK Hub for lunch. Treat for my 3 colleagues cum Ah Yees. Some crappy ideas for gate crashing. Cant image what will happen. Too bad, I wont witness the actual thing..
Ok.. need to call Dar to update the guest listing. Shocking. Initially expecting max 220pax. Now, it has increased to 300pax. Of course very worry. First, some agree but we didnt give invitation cards. Closed friends should be safe.. No more cards on hand so, no choice. Worst situation is paying out of own pocket for those who did turn up. But of course, if we go for max, there will be lots of empty chairs and looks ugly. That's the diff btw having in church and outside venue - headache on headcount. Should pen off and start counting again..
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Monday, March 12, 2007
Hahah.. yes, I actually did a plot with my sister last Sunday. We went to Chinatown with intention to buy the warmpack for her business trip as well as clothes/shoes for my mum. But also to shop for an appreciation gift for both parents that's to be given on my wedding day.
It was unfruitful. So, I told my mum that I need to buy a piece of jewellery for my future mother-in-law. Of course, she was unhappy. Nothing for her and out of all, asking her to pick the piece of jewelry for me. So, took around 20 mins looking through. Good thing she's there. We realised that she has higher ear loop. In the end, we told her whatever she helped to pick, the other party will like it. Haha.. two of us secretly laughing in our heart and winking at one another.
Mission completed! :)
From today, it will be barely less than 14 days to the BIG DAY. Some things done and some still undone. Mmm.. from today, Darling will be buzzed with his project and my sis - traveling to Hannover. And me, alone.. Out of a sudden, I felt lost.
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Thursday, March 08, 2007
Now that I have been falling sick often. A lot of people showned their concern as the Big Day approaches, especially my mom.
So, being a Chinese at heart, my mum suggests that I should try traditional chinese medic consultant instead. She believes that western medicine cures the external but internal is TCM. Yes, Mdm! So, I obeyed.
Super long session, took my pulse and diagnosed by having a 15-mins conversation. Seemed that one of my nose is blocked, causing me to have dizzy spell often and my gastric, ''internal' body is in bad shape. The chinese physician advised me to take more soupy food and hot drinks and eat more.. I laughed, I eat a lot what, I told her.. Guessed what, she said, "Too much junk food". Hahh.. smart of her.
Ok, I will listen. I told her I am getting married soon. Very shocking advice - be a good girl and keep myself healthy. If I dont, having a baby is risky. Take time to regain and getting pregnant can come later. Mmmm.. Of course I dont mind as family planning to me can come in 1 year's time but it crashes the hopes of Dar being a young daddy for the time being. But health is important, so I will take good care and be more health conscience. >.<
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Sunday, March 04, 2007
Since young, I am so blessed that I have pimples but no eyebags. Recently, bad health, weddings preps + watching of Taiwanese drama caused my 'panda eyes' to emerge. Haha.. sometimes, even when I stared into the mirror late at night and I myself got a shock! Really looked like a zombie.
Just came back from Dar's CG leader's plc, he's our MC on our wedding day. Went thru the listing, itinerary. Planning looks good except for some touch-up. Other than that, I am on the track. As for Dar, more to follow-up. Looks like the I-S personality got to speed up or it would cause a lot of delay and frustration.
Yes, less than 20 days countdown. Fast one!!
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Thursday, March 01, 2007
Yup, sick for past few days. From ear infection, to eye, to throat and tummy. Been sleeping non-stop for the past 24hours a day ago.
Back to work today but feel super tired that I could barely opened my eyes. Went for dept lunch this afternoon @ House of Hunan. When you are sick, even shark fin tastes bad. Nothing is good expect for plain water.
Because of eye infection, I wore my glasses to work. Ya, I always been told that either I looked like a lao-shi or nerd whenever I am on specs.
No progress for wedding preps. I am sick. Dar has been working non-work for past 3 days. Got to work on it before it is too late man.
