Tuesday, January 1, 2008

I now pronounce you husband and wife...

A whirlwind of activities and before we know it, Xingmin and I are husband and wife! As we embark on our new journey together, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to:

  • Our Heavenly Father, who has brought us into each others' lives, and for leading us in our relationship with the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
  • Our parents, for the unconditional love you have showered upon us and for all the sacrifices you have made. We can never thank you enough.
  • Our siblings, Samuel and Angelaine, for bearing with our tantrums and idiosyncrasies all these years. Despite our squabbles, you know we do respect and love you.
  • Rev (Dr) Boon Young for solemnising our marriage, this means a lot to us.
  • The pastoral staff of Jubilee Church (Pastors Yee Leng, Daniel, Yook Cing, Nai Fwei and Revs Tiong Ann, Siow Hwee) for supporting us in so many ways, from the start of our wedding preparation till the ceremony. We will remember the words of wisdom you have shared with us.
  • The worship team (Wanling, Victor, Johnson, Huiling, Mae, Lin Shen, Xueyi, Weizhen, Victoria) for the heavenly music you provided. May we continue to worship our Lord with joy and thanksgiving.
  • Our 'Xiong Di's (James, Wilson, Boon Khee, Thye Foong, Song Huat, Tze Yang, Wen Yean) and 'Jei Mei's (Mei Ying, Hong Yen, Carolyn, Caroline, Te-Ling, Trixie, Wui Syen, Fang) for going through thick and thin with us, and for sharing this special moment with us. Our special thanks to Ting Chun and Pei Shieen, we are wowed by your artistic talents.
  • Matthias, our handsome page boy, who's also gallantly helped us by perfecting the art of packing organza bags.
  • Natalie and Becky, our angelic flower girls, for laying our paths with the frangrance of flowers.
  • All our church helpers: our wonderful coordinators (Weilun, Elita), "traffic-stopping" marshals (Eric, Junpei, Matthew, Weizheng), lovely receptionists (Angeline, Jiawen, Baozhu), ushers (Thomas, Louise, Janette) and AV support (Jiang Feng, Zheng Kuang). This would not have happened without your help.
  • All our banquet helpers: our quick-thinking receptionists (Anna, Wang Yang, Chunlin), witty emcees (James, Meilian), super efficient table shoot advance "party" (Mark) and Ziyang/Meixuan for going out of your way to pick up the corsages.
  • KC, Kimberly, Elder Youzhen and Fang, for immortalising each special moment for us.
  • Each and every one of you who have blessed us with your presence during our celebrations. We are truly honoured.
May all honour and glory be to God!

Thursday, December 27, 2007

The mad rush

Days are flying by, and we're all scrambling to get things settled. Notice there are hardly any new blog entries with substantial content? Here's a quick sum up of what we've done in the last month leading up to the actual day...

Bridal bed "installation" and basic home decorating (read: basic, ie. almost non-existent)

Church rehearsal and helpers' briefing

In random order: pack favours for guests (my room does smell lovely with whiffs of coffee, teas and chocolates...), make statutory declaration, try to catch up on rest, collect gowns and suit, buy shoes, work out table seatings, try not to panic, print and tie church programme booklets, memorise wedding vows, try not to panic, go for facials/massages/mani-pedi, try to catch up on rest, finalise arrangements for food, flowers, decorations, helpers, bridal car, actual day programme, etc. (ie. the nitty gritty details)

And of cos we do not forget to take time off to enjoy the festivities!

A mad rush it was indeed!

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Limid edition

A very special thanks also goes out to Pei Shieen for her beautiful "limid" edition invitation cards!


Spot the difference!


They glow in the dark too!


Wednesday, December 5, 2007

To fit, too fitting

It was a dark and stormy night, and we had to fight off the cats and the dogs in order to accomplish our task for the day... attempt to fit into our respective completed gown and suit! It was a time of reckoning, to find out if we've lost or put on...

But before that, it's a makeover for me!


From dowdy to doll (well Xingmin thinks I'm one! :P).


It fits!!! Whew!


Doesn't Xingmin look so suave? :)


Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Lesson #3

Always print extra cards and prepare extra envelopes.

Thank God we did both.



Monday, December 3, 2007

Lesson #2

Marker pens also do not write well on art card, especially if the emulsion is not well mixed.


Sunday, December 2, 2007

Lesson #1

Gel-liner pens are not meant for writing invitations printed on art card.

The words smudge.

Big time.

Unless you have the luxury of time (needs to be left to dry overnight), buy a marker.

Remember, look out for "marks on anything".