What I feel like

...right this moment

A heavenly silver themed event

After almost 15 years of being an item, 3 years since the first proposal in Maldives, 2 weeks of preparation, probably 6 hours of shopping for the right dress(es), 1 ROM and 1 glittery cocktail reception, it finally dawned on us that the long-awaited union of my big sister Vivienne and Danny is for real. Like for real.

I'm not one for toasts and super affectionate speeches during major events (I'm usually the one giggling inappropriately in the background) but it's important this time because it's the first in our family of 4 (giggly) sisters.

So here's a big congratulations to my dear sis and Danny: I wish you both a happy new beginning full of love and excitement, of joy and understanding, and of much togetherness forever after. Love you both!

The beautiful couple at the ROM

Rings, bouquet and pens in hand

Both dads as witnesses

All signed and good, and MARRIED!


I love this photo. My dad was beaming all day long, it was contagious

Family shot. Though because the bf took this one, he wasn't it it :( We'll have to wait for the photos from Viv's friend Kid @his Studio

The Hilton Catering crew and wedding planner Lan doing their thing


A garbage bin full of roses is like art to me :)


There were creamy white roses, hydrangeas, cala lilies and more white flowers that bloom in the night


Mom, sis and me


It rained when we arrived at the reception...


We helped set up the favors


Dad putting his shorthand to good use


The guest book


...and scented candle favors


The spread


The bubbly


The cake


The floral arrangements


The bride


The moms

The Addam's Family (??!)

The party. Can you spot the bride and groom?


Viv and Danny entertaining guests who were all dressed in white and silver

Cousin Fay doing Viv's hair

Chris playing with the lil' munchkin from Monster's Inc.


Isn't the resemblance uncanny? She even sounds like the cartoon

Cousin Fay, who is due for a Leo baby next month

Cousin Vilmos bringing out the homemade treats: lavender and vanilla bean macarons

The best man's speech


Money shot


Money shot II


Proud dads


Cake slicing ceremony! Yum

Silly billies whom I adore

Dad and the bf having a heart-to-heart

A fallen star

Love you sis! Hope you have a good rest after all that wedding craziness :)

Wowee!

Busy, busy, busy.

We haven't relaxed at all since we got back from Cambodia, and now the bf's leaving for the States in 5 hrs (!) locking down reservations on where we're gonna stay in Vancouver. He's such a man-of-the-house, it makes me smile just looking at him go.

This past month has been tough on the bf who pretty much worked all through the days, weekends and public holidays as well. Then there was my team at work, striving to meet deadlines for everyone and everything. Typical for the industry, though awfully tiring nonetheless.

I've slept less than 6hrs every night for as long as I remember trying to juggle work and fun, and I must say it takes effort. Are we supposed to choose one over the other in the life? Surely not! Am wishing my parents a safe flight home from Eastern Europe where they spent 3 whole weeks traveling.

Looking forward to the day we get to do the same.

Can you tell who these folks are?

Love mom's ruffled silk top.

Dad looking dashing in his yay days

Mom at 21. Why do they look so much taller then? I don't understand how we grew up with steaks while mom grew up with just eggs, and she's still taller than all of us girls


And while I'm at it, guess who?

Polka dots & hearts

Here are some photos of our Mother's Day celebration as promised. We're planning on doing checks and stripes for Father's Day's. What do you think?

Do, re, mi, fa, lo-la...


Mom & dad's prom-like photo. Looking smart kids!

"Horrors" in the car

Look who stole mom's heart when she wasn't looking!

Presenting mom her gift of bird's nest wrapped in polka dotted paper. Way to stay within the theme :) Viv got mom a Tittot sculpture and SQ did the Acca Kappa soap bar thing. Shin did a rain check. Maaaan...

Mom and dad with their signature smiles

Mom and me

Viv and Danny

Shin-gles

The bf, there in spirit

The bf and I are "gone fishing" this weekend. Back again soon!