Sorry folks for not updating with the pix yet. First, we didn't take that long a leave. We took extra 3 days to rest after the Wedding Day and we're off to work non stop. Also I was in the midst of closing my mag and my vegetarian sidekick had to beat me at my own honeymoon by going to a 3 week vacation to Tokyo. Sux... on my part! No... I haven't gone for my bulan madu yet *pout*. Worse got back to work to get tortured by deadlines and late nights. Was thinking to take some leave after I close (last Friday), but then my soul had been snatched by my AD to work another week of late nights... Super Sux... and nevermind, my remainder sidekick had requested to take this week off (after when she heard AD wanted us to work late), so she could help her sis to sell pork. Well anyway, it's Wednesday already and I had submit my leave quickly for next Weds, Thurs and Fri off.
Am already maybe 20% to sorting out our wedding pix. I will bump the Pre Wedding dinner pix post to a later date to fit into my picture timeline.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Guo Dai Lai (GDL) aka Delivery of Bethrothal Gifts
The dreaded GDL had arrive, which means burning hole in Dom's pocket. I'm not sure actually how many Chinese still follows this tradition but mine is sort of a simplified version of it. T'was a Saturday morning...
Beloved bethrothal had arrived with my gifts (or more of gifts of my mom's requests)
Mom (left) receiving gifts. Dom and his aunts from Johor holding liquer, condiments and Dragon & Phoenix Candle.
Dom looking at my Kah Lui Peng aka Wedding Biscuits.
Me helping my mom arranging the booty at the Sky God altar.
Mom offering fluorescent pink candle to Sky God.
Invite card from the in-laws.
Entertaining Dom's aunt with Seremban's famous SiewPow.
Mom offering joss sticks to Goddess of Mercy.
Mom and Dom trying to disentangle the wicks from the Dragon & Phoenix Candle. According to southern customs, the bride side should keep the Dragon Candle and return the Phoenix Candle to the groom side. Later on the Wedding day, the Candles should be brought together again (what a hassle).
These gifts are to be 'returned' to the groom. Mom says, 'Got come, got go'.
Day ended with lunch at Seremban's Regent Restaurant and Dom driving all the way back to Muar again. Lucky Muar is approximately 2 hours away, I can't imagine those couples who stay like one in Penang an the other Johor *pengsan*.
Beloved bethrothal had arrived with my gifts (or more of gifts of my mom's requests)
Mom (left) receiving gifts. Dom and his aunts from Johor holding liquer, condiments and Dragon & Phoenix Candle.
Dom looking at my Kah Lui Peng aka Wedding Biscuits.
Me helping my mom arranging the booty at the Sky God altar.
Mom offering fluorescent pink candle to Sky God.
Invite card from the in-laws.
Entertaining Dom's aunt with Seremban's famous SiewPow.
Mom offering joss sticks to Goddess of Mercy.
Mom and Dom trying to disentangle the wicks from the Dragon & Phoenix Candle. According to southern customs, the bride side should keep the Dragon Candle and return the Phoenix Candle to the groom side. Later on the Wedding day, the Candles should be brought together again (what a hassle).
These gifts are to be 'returned' to the groom. Mom says, 'Got come, got go'.
Day ended with lunch at Seremban's Regent Restaurant and Dom driving all the way back to Muar again. Lucky Muar is approximately 2 hours away, I can't imagine those couples who stay like one in Penang an the other Johor *pengsan*.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
O'Moon Tang
OK! What your about to see may shock you or others. It's our series of wedding pix which from the beginning we didn't even really put our mind into it. I just knew I don't want any of those cliche Taiwanese styles. And no 'Make believe Princessy' pix in some La La Land posing with my Prince Charming, wearing as what Choen would say, 'A Meringue Dress'. (sorry, no offence to those who like this style, it's just my personal view). I wanted an 'edge' on my pix.
After some thought, I approached Choen Lee to see if he's up to do something crazy with me. I wanted 2 or 3 shots of simple classic and timeless 1940's inspired vintage style portraits with me and Dom. We got engrossed with the concept and our 2 or 3 shots becomes...
*please bear in mind it's not as photo perfect as of those bridal studios as it's really a DIY concept and effort. Concept/Hair/Make-up is by me and Photography by Choen.Visit www.choen.com to view more pix by him.
WY: You know how to tango or not? Keep stepping on my foot.
Dom: (Thinking) Of course tak boleh lar. You see my face also know lor.
WY: Haiyer, you ar... we hafta go dancing tonite and you never practice! This deserves a nipple pinch!
Dom: Aarrrggghh...!
Dom: Ok... I'm leady! I look like Tony Leung, sure kill all those girls.
WY: I think this time can win the Miss Bedak Sejuk contest!
Ready to paint the town red.
Suddenly got riot in town.
Dom: Die you baddies... have a taste of my Tommy Gun...!!!
WY: (Thinking) Wah! Dom so man... I like!
WY: I shall be submissive Asian women now, dear. You're so man!
WY: Sigh! How did I become so genteel?
Dom: Now I can be lan see... bully me...
WY: Don't push it... ah pek!
Dom: Yikes... sei sing pat koi... (old habits die hard)
WY: GET YOU ARSE HERE AND TANGO!
And they live vintagely ever after.
Here's some scene behind the shoot:
Me, fixing my hair
Posing
Choen cutting out the Tommy Gun from black mounting board
The crazy trios...
THE END
After some thought, I approached Choen Lee to see if he's up to do something crazy with me. I wanted 2 or 3 shots of simple classic and timeless 1940's inspired vintage style portraits with me and Dom. We got engrossed with the concept and our 2 or 3 shots becomes...
*please bear in mind it's not as photo perfect as of those bridal studios as it's really a DIY concept and effort. Concept/Hair/Make-up is by me and Photography by Choen.Visit www.choen.com to view more pix by him.
WY: You know how to tango or not? Keep stepping on my foot.
Dom: (Thinking) Of course tak boleh lar. You see my face also know lor.
WY: Haiyer, you ar... we hafta go dancing tonite and you never practice! This deserves a nipple pinch!
Dom: Aarrrggghh...!
Dom: Ok... I'm leady! I look like Tony Leung, sure kill all those girls.
WY: I think this time can win the Miss Bedak Sejuk contest!
Ready to paint the town red.
Suddenly got riot in town.
Dom: Die you baddies... have a taste of my Tommy Gun...!!!
WY: (Thinking) Wah! Dom so man... I like!
WY: I shall be submissive Asian women now, dear. You're so man!
WY: Sigh! How did I become so genteel?
Dom: Now I can be lan see... bully me...
WY: Don't push it... ah pek!
Dom: Yikes... sei sing pat koi... (old habits die hard)
WY: GET YOU ARSE HERE AND TANGO!
And they live vintagely ever after.
Here's some scene behind the shoot:
Me, fixing my hair
Posing
Choen cutting out the Tommy Gun from black mounting board
The crazy trios...
THE END
Friday, May 9, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
ROM at Thean Hou Temple 1st March 2008
It was actually pouring in the morning but managed to get to THT without getting really drenched (only my poor new shoes *sobs*). Was a bit irked by wet shoes and humidity creating havoc on my hair. Dom was having an anxiety attack coz bro-in-law, Rap, who was supposed to be our witness, haven't turned up yet.
My family members
Finally Rap turned up but forgotten his IC. Dom was furious but lucky Temple let us change our witness. So dad-in-law took the duty.
Just before going in to sign the papers. Forgotten what's our number
Was very quiet in there. Everyone so serious.
Smiles of relieve after getting it over with. Me pointing at lipstick mark on Dom which I planted on after the guy say, 'You may kissed the bride'.
The ceremony ended with lunch at our fav Sentul Zhen Liew Xiang.
My family members
Finally Rap turned up but forgotten his IC. Dom was furious but lucky Temple let us change our witness. So dad-in-law took the duty.
Just before going in to sign the papers. Forgotten what's our number
Was very quiet in there. Everyone so serious.
Smiles of relieve after getting it over with. Me pointing at lipstick mark on Dom which I planted on after the guy say, 'You may kissed the bride'.
The ceremony ended with lunch at our fav Sentul Zhen Liew Xiang.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Hotels in Muar Town
Muar Traders Hotel. (This is 3 stars hotel located at Muar river bank)
Add: 16, Jalan Petrie, 84000 Muar , Johor.
Tel : 06-9538100/9539100
Fax: 06-9523100
URL: www.muartradershotel.com
Email: reservation@muartradershotel.com
Published Rates:
Early Bird Room (Single/Twin) RM95+ / 115+*
Early Bird Plus (Single/Twin) RM115+ / 145+*
Deluxe Room (Single/Twin) RM125+ / 155+
Studio Apartment RM345nett
Family Apartment RM632nett
Eagle Nest Suite RM862nett
Rollaway bed (deluxe room) RM30
* I am not sure what is the different of Early Bird Room and Early Bird Plus. Please call to find out.
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Hotel Classic (This is a 4 stars hotel)
Add: 69, Jalan Ali, 84000 Muar, Johor
Tel: 06-9533888
Fax: 06-9536333
Weekend Rates:
Superior RM150++ or RM172.50nett
Superior Deluxe RM175++ or RM201.25nett
Deluxe RM185++ or RM212.75nett
Junior Suite RM215++ or RM247.25nett
Executive Suite RM260++ or RM299nett
Family Suite RM260++ or RM299nett
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Hotel Sri Pelangi
Add: 79, Jalan Sisi, 84000 Muar, Johor
Tel: 06-9518088
Fax: 06-9522786
URL: www.sripelangi.com
Rates:
Standard RM96.60
Superior RM121.90
Deluxe RM149.50
Family Suite RM179.40
Junior Suite RM200
Executive SuiteRM276
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Apartel Maharani (Service Apartment )
Wisma 2020, Jalan Temenggong Ahmad,84000 Muar, Johor
Tel: 06-9532525
Fax: 06-9532626
HP: 012-2268937 (Catherine)
2 rooms RM157.50nett
3 rooms RM189nett
4/5rooms(Penthouse) RM525nett
Add: 16, Jalan Petrie, 84000 Muar , Johor.
Tel : 06-9538100/9539100
Fax: 06-9523100
URL: www.muartradershotel.com
Email: reservation@muartradershotel.com
Published Rates:
Early Bird Room (Single/Twin) RM95+ / 115+*
Early Bird Plus (Single/Twin) RM115+ / 145+*
Deluxe Room (Single/Twin) RM125+ / 155+
Studio Apartment RM345nett
Family Apartment RM632nett
Eagle Nest Suite RM862nett
Rollaway bed (deluxe room) RM30
* I am not sure what is the different of Early Bird Room and Early Bird Plus. Please call to find out.
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Hotel Classic (This is a 4 stars hotel)
Add: 69, Jalan Ali, 84000 Muar, Johor
Tel: 06-9533888
Fax: 06-9536333
Weekend Rates:
Superior RM150++ or RM172.50nett
Superior Deluxe RM175++ or RM201.25nett
Deluxe RM185++ or RM212.75nett
Junior Suite RM215++ or RM247.25nett
Executive Suite RM260++ or RM299nett
Family Suite RM260++ or RM299nett
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Hotel Sri Pelangi
Add: 79, Jalan Sisi, 84000 Muar, Johor
Tel: 06-9518088
Fax: 06-9522786
URL: www.sripelangi.com
Rates:
Standard RM96.60
Superior RM121.90
Deluxe RM149.50
Family Suite RM179.40
Junior Suite RM200
Executive SuiteRM276
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Apartel Maharani (Service Apartment )
Wisma 2020, Jalan Temenggong Ahmad,84000 Muar, Johor
Tel: 06-9532525
Fax: 06-9532626
HP: 012-2268937 (Catherine)
2 rooms RM157.50nett
3 rooms RM189nett
4/5rooms(Penthouse) RM525nett
Monday, January 7, 2008
The Events
Wedding Ceremony
Date: 7th June 2008
Time: 10.30am
Venue: St Andrew Church (Muar)
Jalan Salleh, 84000 Muar, Johor
Wedding Dinner
Date: 7th June 2008
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Yuan Shun Restaurant (Muar)
No. 81, Jln Abdul Rahman, 84000 Muar, Johor
Tel: 012-612 6781, 012-602 2177
Bride's Pre Wedding Dinner
Date: 1st June 2008
Time: 7.00pm sharp
Venue: Restoran Min Kok (Seremban)
No. 7645, Lot 5990, Jln Labu Lama, 70200 Seremban. www.minkok.com
Please check this post frequently for updates and changes and maps.
Date: 7th June 2008
Time: 10.30am
Venue: St Andrew Church (Muar)
Jalan Salleh, 84000 Muar, Johor
Wedding Dinner
Date: 7th June 2008
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Yuan Shun Restaurant (Muar)
No. 81, Jln Abdul Rahman, 84000 Muar, Johor
Tel: 012-612 6781, 012-602 2177
Bride's Pre Wedding Dinner
Date: 1st June 2008
Time: 7.00pm sharp
Venue: Restoran Min Kok (Seremban)
No. 7645, Lot 5990, Jln Labu Lama, 70200 Seremban. www.minkok.com
Please check this post frequently for updates and changes and maps.
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