void of existence

I had been through many weddings. Never thought that I will be enjoying myself this much in my own. It was a good day. I am happy that so many friends and relatives came to celebrate the day with us. There are more photos taken but they are still being processed. I want to put what I have up first.

The day started out with a bit of panic when the table arrangement had some unexpected changes. But the Regent Hotel banquet staff is amazingly adaptable to our wimps and wants. They also reacted very well to make my big day a successs. Kudos to all the staff of Regent Hotel.

This photo series started when we arrived at Regent Hotel from my bride’s matrimonial home. It was a fine day. The hottest day that I remembered yet in this year.

We came to the hotel to do the tea ceremony for my side of the family. My grandmother was absolutely near tears. That came as a surprise to me.

My sister receiving her ang baos after offering tea to us.

My beautiful bride..Yvonne.

The female side of my family looking at some ‘Facebook’ shots that my sister has taken for her Facebook.

My uncle and my sister posing for a shot.

The solemnization process started.

Here’s the story..Before the start of the process, Dennis pulled me aside and told me ‘Just remember one thing…I DO! and say it with conviction.’ There was this script in front of the officiating person and I was reading my supposedly responses from there, even though its upside down. But at one point, he tilted the script towards himself and continued to ask if I will do my best as a husband for Yvonne. At this point, my mind went blank and only the image of Dennis came up.

The words were ‘I do’. So I simply uttered ‘I do’. Then I was asked if I am willing to take Yvonne as my wife. So the part about saying ‘I do’ with ‘conviction’ came to my mind. So I said it loudly ‘I do!’. That drew a cheer from the family and guests. And a gleeful moment for me.

I really still don’t remember much except Dennis’ face in my mind. We sneaked a little kiss before we were supposed to.

After this, we had a little break before lunch began. It almost look like some corporate meeting.

The reception started and some good looking guests at the reception table.

There are many more to show, but I had to move on for now. Before we started sitting our guests, Yvonne posed for this pic.

And our march in..  I had wanted to use the ‘Imperial March’ for us.  But its just a wee bit on the Dark side.  So we use the ‘Imperial March’ for my Emcees (My bro Sam and Angela…I havent got the pictures with them in it yet though), and Canon in D from the library of the hotel.

An Impromptu toasting started before we officially did.

Here’s the champagne pouring and toasting…

My bro’s speech is as touching as it is action packed.  Thanks Bro!

At one point during his speech, he mentioned that I have met Yvonne and she reminded me so much of Teresa Teng.  That is when I shouted back ‘Rosamund Kwan La!’, that sent a ripple of laughter through the crowd.  If you ever meet my darling, she does have some resemblance to the latter.

Sitting in the room with only the light from the monitor, I glazed silently at the picture before me.  Much has been lost.  I wish I hadnt been so careless in my actions. 

The accursed number.  Why must it be this .. 9490019..

I seek a solution, and I have found it.  I must battle the side effects.  I will persist. 

You are not ready to face this…You are not ready…

Once again, I am getting back on my feet after a number of days of disturbance.  I thought a lot about Chloe.  I always do when I am upset by boggling L matters. 

I can move on again.  I like talking to Juice.  He helps me think straight.  Not that he is giving me advice on these matters, but the way he chose to live his life is inspiring.