Sunday, May 25, 2008
I just attended my ex-colleague-turned-friend's, Cheryl's wedding at Shangri-La Hotel. Well, look like the location and you know whoa, it's gonna be a feast.
Indeed it was. Although I had to rush from work and got myself all sweaty and sticky, I thought it was worth it. Not because of the food la but to see a friend whom I've worked with for almost 1 year, seeing her and talked to her for almost everyday. It touched my heart to see her going through the process which will let her live a life like a princess.
When Chamebelle, Isnarti and I stepped into the reception area, it was overwhelmed with the bride's and bridegroom's friends/relatives/colleagues. We saw the bridegroom in white tuxedo. Very charming indeed. I knew the bridegroom, Winston when I was working with Cheryl. As much as he can, he will come down to fetch Cheryl. Then, we will disturb him say, "Why you always read book one?".
Back to the reception, we felt a little out of place. Cocktail was being served and finally we managed to get to our table.
The dinner started with the newly-wed walking down the aisle. I tell you, Cheryl's dress looks extremely gorgeous. IT IS GODDAMN PRETTY! She designed her wedding gown and evening gown anyway. So we popped the party-popper and welcomed them. I guess Cheryl's was happy to see the 3 of us 'cos she did not expect us to be there. She tried to wave at us while holding her bouquet of flower.
I could see the joy in her eyes. She was shining. Then, I felt tears in my eyes. Maybe because it's the first time I attended a friend's wedding or maybe I am just being emotional.
Then, they screened the video done by Winston. It contains pictures when they were dating, when they were abroad and etc. It brought tears to my eyes again.
Finally, the dinner started. No sharkfins but lotsa abalone. Damn shiok. The service was damn good. My wine glass was never empty, my tea cup was never empty too. So, they refill, I drank, refill, drank. Shiokness. Even the wine was premium wine if I am not wrong. Shiokness!
After about 3 or 4 course, the couple changed and walked down the aisle again to the stage for the champagne toasting. Cheryl wore this fuschia halter low-back dress. And the special? 3 black stones drape behind. It was seriously seriously pretty. I wish I will have pictures to share but it's all with Chamebelle. But I want to blog it out while the memory is fresh.
So they yum seng and they screened the happenings during the day. The usual tea ceremony and how they
'tekan' the groom. The video though simple but wonderfully done with a touch of humor. I can't help but tear again. The couple then presented their thank you speech.
Winston did the very classic kind of speech. But I thought Cheryl's was short because I think she was on the verge of tearing , with hints of sarcasm. Haha. Maybe I was being sensitive la.
Then, the 8 course dinner continued till the end. All the way we were aiming Isnarti's halal food which was another feast to our taste buds. We were practically sharing food here and there.
Tak glam...The wedding dinner was splendid. The
ang bao I gave was a small amount but it's the thoughts that counts right. Still, Cheryl found the man of her life, commit herself to something significant for the rest of her life and become a Mrs! Honestly, I believe Winston will take care of her and treat her well. It's just my gut feeling.
Sigh, I'm sucha drama mama.
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Oh! It's my boyfriend's birthday! Happy Birthday my dear boy! You are a
lao kok kok now! *giggle*
Labels: Birthday, Friends, Wedding
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