The Making of Our Wedding

We were married on Saturday in Muar. It really was a long day but definitely an unforgettable one in our lives. We would have loved to enjoy the moments more but Ray was still quite stressed on the wedding day as we still needed to tend to things. We had many wonderful friends who helped us so, so, so much that we can't thank them all enough.

I started with a wake-up call at 7 a.m. Before I even finished getting ready, the make-up artist was already there. The make-up session lasted till about 9 a.m. By then friends and chi muis have already arrived. The groom was expected at 9.30 a.m.

He arrived with his heng tais and were only slightly tortured by the chi muis (maybe the guys beg to differ?). I think it was way too easy but since we didn't have time on our hands, a little torture is better than none.

We headed to the association hall where our Registration was to take place. I expected a small room that will fit only our family members but the room was spacious with a big conference table in it and enough chairs to house our friends, chi muis and heng tais. We do feel so honoured that our ROM was witnessed not only by families but also by good friends.

He signed his life away and I was about to sign mine...

Big smile for everyone as we show off the Marriage Certificate

Then Ray and I proceeded to pay our respects to his ancestors and when we were done, he headed to the church while I headed for a change of gown back at the hotel. I was getting rather nervous when we finally arrived at the church. While the bridesmaid was fixing my veil, I saw, to my utter surprise and delight, that the church was filled at every pew! It was a humbling moment for me. We are so blessed to have all our guests be with us on our special day.

The moment came to walk down the aisle and that's when I saw the crowd closer. Amongst them were my relatives who had driven to Muar early that same morning and some who had flown all the miles back from abroad to witness this day. I had tears in my eyes but was careful not to let them roll down! No one wants to see a crying bride.

At the end of the aisle, there he was...

At the end of the service, we were pronounced husband and wife and walked out the church to the cheers of our guests. We took lots of pictures with everyone present (hope we didn't miss anyone out!) before proceeding to the buffet lunch in the church compound.

Man & Wife

The Heng Tais & Chi Muis looking at each other - Love & Hate Relationship?

In the afternoon we had simple tea ceremonies for both sides of the family. We then went to help out a little at the dinner venue where our friends were busy doing up the decoration. They did a fantastic job given the little time they had to arrange stuff and to get themselves dressed up and ready for dinner.

Look how romantic and beautiful our friends made our guest registration table

My evening make-up session took longer than expected and by the time it was done, I was the only one at home. Everyone had gone to the dinner hall and were waiting. While being driven to the venue by Ray's cousin, the Barbie which we had tied to the bridal car almost flew off. We stopped halfway to make sure she's fastened properly otherwise it would only be Ken arriving alone!

Ken & Barbie on the Bridal Car

We finally arrived and proceeded with the entrance, dinner and drinks...let's just say there were lots of "happy" people that night high on drinks.

Ray singing passionately as we make our entrance

Cake-cutting & champaigne pouring

I was very tired even before all the guests left. When we left, it was close to midnight. By the time the make-up was removed and all those pins in the hair taken off, I felt a load lighter!

Though tiring, it's been one helluva day to look back on and smile....it ain't all over yet. We've got another reception coming up in 2 days... :) More pictures then.

The ring pillow

By the way, all these beautifully taken pictures are courtesy of Ben.