TeA CeReMony

Today is the Big Day for Kelvin & Myself, finally we are holding our customery dinner. We were registered on 11th Dec 2002 & purchase our 5Rm flat at Choa Chu Kang on Jul 2003.

Last nite Kelvin & I did the 'combing of hair session' between 0000hrs-0200hrs at our own parents' place. My Make-up Artist(MUA) Irene arrived at 0700hrs to make me look gorgeous while waiting for my Prince Charming to come. Kelvin left his parents' house at 0800hrs to fetch me at my uncle's house to my in-law's place for the Tea Ceremony.

Kelvin had reached my uncle's place carpark with his 'Song Di.' He's coming up soon but my 'Jie Mei' will be at the door to stop him from entering. Kelvin had to finish up the 4 items prepared by my 'Jie Mei.'

1st & foremost, is a sour drink. I think they mixed with pure lemon & lime.

2ndly, is a sweet drink. Lots of sugar & condensed milk. 3rdly, a bitter drink.

Lastly, a spicy food. Small slice of bread sandwiched with chilli padi & wasabi topped with a "Ma La" plum. All these 4 items made up "Suan Tian Ku La" in Mandarin. My 'Jie Mei' wished that Kelvin will be there for me to share all my happiness & worries.

After having to finish all the four items, my 'Jie Mei' prepared Kelvin's favourite coffee. But he have to finish it in a milk bottle. Then he was tested with a few questions like, What's my Primary School, my mum's lunar birthdate & my brother's chinese name etc. Finally, he get the questions right & was allowed to enter the house. But he was been stopped at the door to the room cos my 'Jie Mei' asked him to say "Jenny, Wo Ai Ni" loudly.

Finally, I get to see my Prince Charming. Of course, not forgetting to plant a LONG KISS on me. See how happy was I, nope the better word will be OVERJOYED!

A family photo of us with my mum's family.

A shot of us with the 'Song Di & Jie Mei.' My 'Jie Mei' was supposed to wear light blue & Kelvin's 'Song Di' was to wear grey shirt. In the end, coincidently Jasmine & Jeffrey wore beige(sitting beside us) A very nice shot of colours huh.

We are now heading to Kelvin's place for the Tea Ceremony.

We had reached Kelvin's place with his relatives admiring us.

A family photo with my in-laws & Kelvin's grandma.

The Tea Ceremony at Kelvin's place is over. We are now heading to our Love Nest at Choa Chu Kang. We are going to change before going to my uncle's place for the Tea Ceremony.

This is the door to our Love Nest. We are going to change & take a few shots.

These are some of the items given by my mum for my wedding according to chinese traditions.

These are the jewelleries given by my in-laws, mum & relatives.

I had changed into 'Kua' & Kelvin into another suit. We are going to my uncle's place for the Tea Ceremony.

Kelvin & I are praying/offering to Gods & ancesstors before offering tea to my family. A big suckling pig from Kelvin. According to chinese tradition, Groom's family will offer the suckling pig & Bride's family will chop the centre part, returning the head & tail to the Groom's family.

We are back to my in-law's place with the portion of suckling pig. Finally, the morning event is over. We are heading to Orchid Country Club to prepare for the nite event which is the wedding dinner of the day. Make-up Artist(MUA) Irene is meeting us at 1700hrs to make Kelvin look charming & I gorgeous for the dinner.