4.6.13

The American Wedding (2)

The following morning, we had so much to do for the big day. To do up the venue, get ourselves all dolled up and then run errands for our beautiful bride-to-be. As Joy was busy getting herself transformed by her make-up artist, the rest of us took care of the rest. Angela, Jasmine and me were decorating the place while Syndy made sure everything else was in order. 

Joy was stunning that day and she wore that pearl necklace I got her :) I could felt her nervousness as the time drew nearer... and she was almost in tears when her parents put the veil over her! It was a very special moment and we were all there to accompany her and share her joy. The flower girl, Emma, is Aaron's niece. Joy seems to like her very much and I thought her presence somehow helped lessen her tension :)

Then the boys arrived!!! We helped Joy down the stairs holding her bouquet and train of her gown. Oh boy, I almost felt like tearing. Then we did exactly what we rehearsed. But this time, it was real and when we walked up and stood there watching the couple approaching. We couldn't help crying!!!

They then exchanged their vows in front of their friends and family. After that, the guests went for cocktail while we stayed back for a couple of photos (till now I haven't got to see those pictures yet!). Then while the couple went for photo shoot at the beach, the best men and bridesmaid retreated into the room for some crazy ideas on how we would make an entrance into the dinner. OMG. I was super nervous as that meant we had to dance. I could recall dancing in Scotland D&D but that was different, I knew almost no one and I had so much drinks. LOL. This time, I had to do it while I was sober. As we were cracking our heads, we were also shivering, not with fear but the room was cold! The best men immediately took down their jackets for us, it was so touching! Gentlemen, I call them!

We really did make a memorable entrance to the dinner, the crowd was so spontaneous and began cheering and clapping and somehow that took my embarrassment away!! I was just glad I didn't fall! LOL. Then the couple came in, danced, before the best man and maid of honour gave their speeches. Aaron's brother gave a very funny speech and we almost worried for Angela. But she did really well!!! I was so glad my tips for her worked... after being the maid of honour for Syndy! LOL. And next year, it's my turn to make one for Angela!! The dinner was fabulous and everyone were enjoying themselves, even Joy's parents whom couldn't understand much English were having fun (dear Syndy was their translator). A lot of crazy dancing happened... and I really couldn't describe it ;)

The couple also catered the lovely baby cupcakes as our desserts along with their small wedding cake. Then they made their thank you speeches after the cake-cutting. Of course, our names (FAB 4) were being mentioned and especially those who flew in for the wedding. Joy made a chinese speech dedicated to her parents, she was already swelling in tears. So I volunteered to translate for the guests (I don't know where I got the courage, but I guess I just am not shy anymore, LOL). I blamed it on the wine.

The wedding props were mostly handmade by Joy and they were lovely. Even the "A&J" sign on our table was a clever idea of recycling vintage books. It was a very well thought-out wedding, I hope I can make mine a beautiful one like hers in future!

The night ended with us sending the guests off with lovely wedding favours brought from Singapore by Joy. Packs of childhood sugared biscuits with honey sticks. We packed things up for the newly-wed and then friends of Joy sent us back to our hotel. I think Kat and Don sent us back but we alighted across the street and bumped into a crazy man asking for money!!! We escaped fortunately.

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