I unpacked all the luggage and bags we had, placed the stuff we require for later at a corner. Enjoyed Marriott's welcome platter - some cakes n chocolate. Mummy went to bathe and I lied on the bed to relax. Then came Make Up Artist, Sandy, at 4pm. Started my Make Up, then came Darling's brothers, my sisters, my family, my page boys and flower girls, photographer etc. All in a small little room. I had to chase all of them out in order for me to change. Mummy came back from her hairdo and makeup, she looked so great!
In the meantime, Darling, my brother (my emcee), JiaYing (my coordinator/sister) went for a coordination meeting with the hotel coordinator and banquet manager. Xiaoqi and my youngest brother went to set up the reception table. Pei stayed with me to help me change.
Then came a shock from Adam (darling's brother), he said both CDs were not working. Kaoz! He looked real freaked out and I too was freaked out. I told him other songs I don't mind using the hotel's, I just need my march in song to work. And he went to settle this for me, luckily the hotel has my March in song - Martina McBride: Valentine.
After I changed, I went to the reception area. To my surprise, all my guests were very on time. We stated 6pm on our invitation cards and when I was down at 615pm, almost all have arrived. Waited for some and started promptly at 630pm. Had quite a good chat with our JP before the start of the ceremony.
Emcee announces start of ceremony & our March In song started, and we started walking in with the flower girls and page boys in front. They were so cute, I signalled to them and said start walking. Near the entrance I told them, start throwing out whatever is in the basket. They asked me, how to throw? I said throw on the floor. After that Jiaying was telling me, tell them throw into the sky. Haha. Out of gan cheong-ness, I said throw on the floor. Hee. When they reached the table, they did not know what to do, their parents chiong out to catch them, while I said 'go find mummy'. Haha. And told the main page boy to put my ring pillow on the table.
This picture shows all 6 of us! I was more worried for them than myself. Hee.
When we reached the table, Prof Yu told us not to sit down and we will start straight.
Registrar's Address
Before you are joined in matrimony, it is my duty to remind you of the solemn and binding character of the vows you are about to make. Marriage according to law is the union of one man and one woman, voluntarily entered into for life, to the exclusion of all others.
Do I understand that you __________________ and you ________________ are here of your own free will for the purpose of becoming man and wife?
We answered together: Yes
To Bridegroom
Will you, __________________ take this woman ______________ to be your wedded wife, to live together in the legal estate of matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honour and keep her in sickness and in health and forsaking all others, be faithful to her, so long as you both shall live?
Answer: Yes, I Do.
To Bride
Will you, _________________ take this man _________________ to be your wedded husband, to live together in the legal estate of matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honour and keep him in sickness and in health and forsaking all others, be faithful to him, so long as you both shall live?
Answer: Yes, I Do.
Registrar's Instructions
Take this ring and put it upon the third finger of his/her left hand and repeat after me:
In token and pledge of our constant faith and
abiding love, with this ring I marry you.
Registrar's Pronouncement
As both of you have given your consent before me to live together in matrimony and have solemnly promised, each to the other to do so, I now pronounce you two Man and Wife.
Sat down, signed accordingly and he passed us the marriage certificate and congratulate us, wishing us many juniors! Hehe.
Emcee (my brother) announced champagne pouring time.
We had a short speech to thank everyone for coming. And waited for everyone to receive a glass of champagne and we said cheers! (Ang Mo Pai) No Yum Seng!
And it was photo taking time. Took photos with all relatives, group by group.
This is one taken with our JP, Prof Yu Shi Ming. A very humourous JP who puts us very much at ease throughout the ceremony.
Bidded goodbye to Darling's guests and I headed back to the room to change while my guests went to Legacy Suite for cocktail reception. My guests said food was great. Took pictures with my relatives in groups again as I was in a different outfit.
The both of us...
The night ended quite early, at about 9pm. Saw my guests off, followed by my sisters. Had a treat from darling's brothers at the lobby. We had cakes, coffee and some snacks. Ended close to 12am. Went back to the room and packed it up. Too messy after so many people came in and out. By the time we tucked ourselves in bed, it was almost 2am. Talked to each other on how we felt about the entire thing, how can we better improve for our wedding banquet etc. Before that, we also asked our brothers and sisters the same questions. Realised that there were not any negative feedbacks, shows that we have done a splendid job! Thumbs up everyone!
