The Garden Wedding

Ok, after giving a few sample pics of what I created using Photoshop in my previous post, now is the time for some expression of my emotions, and a little narration of Seowhui’s big day.  :) I really can’t describe in words how happy I am for Seowhui and Ben. I’ve known SH ever since we were kids, and I can vividly remember the times when we played Barbie dolls etc together. She is, and will always be, my closest cousin – and is someone I can almost call a sister. Too bad though, for growing up means taking on more responsibilities in your life, as well as having many more activities to bog you down than when you were a kid. Time apart leading our individual lives has also distanced our relationship to some extent. Now, she is going to start on a new chapter of her life, one that will be intrinsically linked to Ben. I sincerely wish her and Ben all the best, may they have an eternity of love, trust, forgiveness and bliss together. I love ya Seowhui!

I’ve essentially put together the story on Facebook, as I figured that’s the means through which most of Seowhui’s friends can enjoy the photos.. Nonetheless, a little trip down memory lane here, where one week ago, Ben and SH got married.. It all started at SH’s place..  where a tasteful sabotage (kudos to Sharon for linking the ‘pranks’ I suggested together) was put forth to challenge the groom and his entourage… Heh..

 Following that, we arrived at HortPark for a short photo shoot. Since the couple did not take any pre-wedding photos, it definitely was a good idea to take some lovely pictures as keepsakes of their special day. Not to mention that the photographer they hired is really good (or at least I love his works from his portfolio so far, hee), so I’m really looking forward to the “pro”‘s photos too! It was a lovely day with good weather – great for photography! It was a little too sunny at times though, and we sought shelter under the shade of the trees or under the shadows of our palms/ fans  

The next destination was the groom’s place, where SH and Ben got a breather (and some air-conditioning ), while the xiong dis and jiemeis got a drink. Man were we thirsty! Haha.. The tea ceremony soon started.. and a lesson I learnt from watching is that a couple of pillows or cushions should be on standby for the couple, who will be on their knees throughout the tea ceremony! Ben’s hospitable mom served us delicious ‘bao’ and ‘dim sum’ (I still remember her coming into the room with a whole plate of ‘dim sum’ and when she left the room, there was barely half a plate left! haha.. It was really yummy!), while we waited for SH to change into another gown. Then it was off to SH’s place again for the tea ceremony of the bride’s side – i.e. my family and relatives!   

The last part of the day was at Raffles Hotel, where the couple had their church solemnisation at The Lawn, and their banquet dinner at Raffles Hotel ballroom. It sure was a tiring day. I almost crashed immediately after I reached home. Haha.. But I believe it must have a great day for SH and Ben… Bai tou dao long, yong yu ai he!