Friday, 23rd May 2008. Eve of the Wedding.
Woke up after 8am. Had breakfast with the family. Cup of coffee and nasi lemak.
Went to the park with Yin and Josh. Josh was happy sitting on the swing while watching the local kindergarden kids dancing to action songs. Then he had a whale of a time at the playground, climbing up steps, sliding down winding tubes, et cetera.
Back around 10am. Updated the guest list and table arrangement. Changes coming in even on the eve. Managed to get them printed on the home printer.
After lunch, went out to get guest list, song sheets, actual day programme photocopied. Wedding car arrived. A 60s era Volkswagon. Vicky's brother highlighted the many shortcomings of the car before leaving. Uncle George and Auntie Mary soon arrived.
Went out to fetch Vicky to decorate the car, but made u-turn after her mum advised that the bride should not be entering the groom's house on the eve. We have broken or ignored so many customs, a rule observed won't help salvaged the situation.
Tried to attach 'wedding bears' to front deco. Then Louie and Khye arrived. Soon Steve, Shireen, Ray, Willie and Sigrid arrived. Willie brought prawn noodles, otah for tea. Went through the songs for the church ceremony.
Headed to Church at 5.15pm. Started up organ and began practice. Only four songs, but not everybody knew all the songs. Vicky, her dad, and cousins arrived for 'march-in' rehersal. Flower girl had some problem walking in with the right speed and throwing flower petals at the same time. Florist started work with the pew flowers - pink and white gerbera bouquets.
Headed back after 7pm. Walked over to Yan Style restaurant for dinner. Three tables. Guest who joined us were Uncle George and Aunt Mary, Uncle and Auntie Gan, Mrs Peh, Uncle and Auntie Er, Aunt Mary Seah, 'Lau Kim', Steve, Shireen, Pauline and my own family. Went out to fetch my photographer friends just before dinner.
Started fixing up the car deco after dinner. Thanks to friends, the car actually looked quite smart and elegant. Steven and Jeff took the car on a test drive around the neighbourhood. Soon Ray, Carol, Marina, Ryan, Will, Sigrid, Justin, Hsu-ann and Adel came over. Went through the church songs one last time. Fortunately Adel was around to correct my version of 'Lead me Lord'. Before calling it a night, did a run through of the next day's programme with the team. Everyone left about 12.30am.
Bathed and called it a night around 1.45am. Sleep was hard to come by. Probably slept about 2 hours before the alarm went off ....
(to be continued)
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This is such an emotional share. Sea located wedding party of my best friend was spell bounding. And the event halls for rent booked for dinner were also great. Mediterranean buffet with drink bar at the corner was yummy. Also liked the Irish and mini continental set up for vegetarians. Lovely celebration overall!
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