How shall I start.
The wedding!
Which was almost four months ago.
The one purpose of wedding is for me and my then-fiance to be married legally. If that happened in the end of the day, I consider the event a success. I'm simple.
If you ask me to analyse it, I could prepare a post-mortem report on it. I have lots of "But that's not what I asked for/had in mind/planned" moment.
My two childhood besties who were supposed to serve as bridesmaid and matron of honour couldn't make it at the eleventh hour due to the passing of their grandmother, I cried.
The reception centerpiece made me grit my teeth.
The ceremony was delayed.
There was not enough seats.
The weather is too damn hot.
I could rant all day vocalizing my dissatisfaction. But would that change anything? Don't think so, especially now. :)
One thing about traditional wedding which serves lunch (and it goes on) buffet is that there's no guidelines available on the net. It's difficult to expect the number of guests, and previous events wouldn't help either since the guests sets are totally different. The kitchen team was the most hardworking ever. I went to sleep with the home still alive and kicking with laughter and chatters from relatives doing the cooking, and I woke up to them still there cooking. I am forever indebted to them. Some even came a week in advance and few days after the wedding to help out in the kitchen. That is one thing that's unbeatable, I can feel the spirit of oneness and family throughout the whole process. I feel so much loved!
They did an amazing job providing the food in abundant, and we have several other caterers as well. Food department was not lacking and I want to give them all a HUGE hug! Lots of guests complimented on the food on how varied it is. I'm thrilled to know that.
I have seen BIG FAT Dusun weddings previously in my community, and I humbly conclude that ours was a big affair as well. The challenges multiplied with the increase number of guest. It wasn't easy for the whole team, but I am thankful that the Lord provided plentiful blessing and I couldn't ask for more. It was a beautiful day for us to celebrate.
Shall I go into details of each item? Nah, I'm too lazy. It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so check out the wedding album in facebook https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10204218120874507&type=1&l=f3798417e0 with 365 photos. That tells a lot of stories, if you're imaginative enough. :)
But it's a sad thing that the hardworking people behind the scenes was not captured for memories. Personally for me, they've worked the hardest!
Wedding was over and we spent the next few days cleaning up, you're only king and queen for a day. :) Still a lot of fun, with relatives around. Then, the newlywed headed for their honeymoon in the island of gods, Bali. 'Twas fun and relaxing, no hassle and no schedule we have to stick on. Just go anywhere we feels like.
We had our second reception on the 28th July, much more intimate and scaled down celebration however still loaded with fun and laughter. (Insert picture here, once I found it)
Overall, weddings are just events, with long-winded detailed exciting process. But marriage is for life. We should invest more on the married life. I made a so-called drastic move about a month ago. I left my 9-5 job, which mum still frowns upon. How to survive with sole income, especially when our expenses are doubling up? I thought about that a lot, to the point where I sometimes regretted my move. I have a lot of solitary moment now, watching outside the window and wonder is this how future looks like. Economically, it wasn't a wise move. But on all other aspects, I'm feeling fine. Unlike previously, home for me and husband now refers to the same place. We eat from the same kitchen and falls asleep on the same bed. It makes a lot of difference though sometimes unseen. I'm feeling at peace, even though the only thing that excites me now is clinic trips. Sunset is always gorgeous from my favorite sitting spot, anyway, which is awesome!
I shall conclude that Jehovah Jireh, have faith!
Sincerely,
A wife.
An expectant, with a bun in the oven.
They did an amazing job providing the food in abundant, and we have several other caterers as well. Food department was not lacking and I want to give them all a HUGE hug! Lots of guests complimented on the food on how varied it is. I'm thrilled to know that.
I have seen BIG FAT Dusun weddings previously in my community, and I humbly conclude that ours was a big affair as well. The challenges multiplied with the increase number of guest. It wasn't easy for the whole team, but I am thankful that the Lord provided plentiful blessing and I couldn't ask for more. It was a beautiful day for us to celebrate.
Shall I go into details of each item? Nah, I'm too lazy. It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so check out the wedding album in facebook https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10204218120874507&type=1&l=f3798417e0 with 365 photos. That tells a lot of stories, if you're imaginative enough. :)
But it's a sad thing that the hardworking people behind the scenes was not captured for memories. Personally for me, they've worked the hardest!
Wedding was over and we spent the next few days cleaning up, you're only king and queen for a day. :) Still a lot of fun, with relatives around. Then, the newlywed headed for their honeymoon in the island of gods, Bali. 'Twas fun and relaxing, no hassle and no schedule we have to stick on. Just go anywhere we feels like.
We had our second reception on the 28th July, much more intimate and scaled down celebration however still loaded with fun and laughter. (Insert picture here, once I found it)
Overall, weddings are just events, with long-winded detailed exciting process. But marriage is for life. We should invest more on the married life. I made a so-called drastic move about a month ago. I left my 9-5 job, which mum still frowns upon. How to survive with sole income, especially when our expenses are doubling up? I thought about that a lot, to the point where I sometimes regretted my move. I have a lot of solitary moment now, watching outside the window and wonder is this how future looks like. Economically, it wasn't a wise move. But on all other aspects, I'm feeling fine. Unlike previously, home for me and husband now refers to the same place. We eat from the same kitchen and falls asleep on the same bed. It makes a lot of difference though sometimes unseen. I'm feeling at peace, even though the only thing that excites me now is clinic trips. Sunset is always gorgeous from my favorite sitting spot, anyway, which is awesome!
I shall conclude that Jehovah Jireh, have faith!
Sincerely,
A wife.
An expectant, with a bun in the oven.
