A Beautiful Wedding

I went for Edmund's wedding over the weekend in Malacca. It was held last Saturday evening at the Renaissance Hotel in the heart of Malacca town. Getting a room there to stay the night was out of the question as it was fully booked. In the end I got a room at the Straits Meridian Hotel near the Malacca Hospital. From outside, the hotel looked dingy at best but once inside, we (my family) were pleasantly surprised! Their tag line "A small hotel with a big heart" said it all. The room was a nice cosy one with a small functional kitchen, a clean shower and toilet (unfortunately there was no bath tub) and a small cosy living room. All for RM150per night inclusive of breakfast for two! There was a small swimming pool at the terrace (notice, everything is "small"). Unfortunately the weather was at its most foulest, so my kids were bored to death in the hotel room for 2 days watching "Chicken Little" on DVD over and over again. Sigh.

Back to the wedding. It was simply beautiful! I heard that Edmund's sister was the wedding planner. Well, she certainly did a great job. I think she should go professional! The seatings were all pre-arranged. I was seated at table 29. Being a stickler for time there was no one there at the table when i reached. Traditionally its fashionable for any wedding function to start late and Edmund's wedding was not an exception. Table 29 was just perfect! So close to the stage and the multimedia screen!

I was hoping that my fellow table mates would be people I know. I hate to eat alone no matter how good the food is! And I was no disappointed. Most of those who eventually sat there were doctors, and they were people that I knew, though only casually. Conversation is easy if you have common ground..you know, like discussing a child's milestones (2 of them were paediatricians), tumors and abdominal surgery (2 were surgeons) and infectious diseases (one was an ID specialist).


And the wedding begun! The lights were dimmed and the door swung open and the 2 bride's maid appeared followed by the father of the bride and the bride behind him! And the groom? Edmund was at the stage, holding a mike and crooning (yes, CROONING) the classic "When I fall in love..." and bride responded like-wise in the second stanza! Man, I didn't know my fren Edmund could sing!!! Woooosh! Knocked the wind out of me! That was superb man! Way too cool!

After the song, the bride (Caroline) and the groom proceeded up the stage and cut the wedding cake. Then the feast began! No need for me to write about the food, it was just simply superb and delicious! I didn't take any pictures of the dishes. It would be impolite to be snapping away at what people are obviously delighting in.

Then, the multimedia presentation began. It's an "in" thing in almost every wedding that I have been to. The music accompanied slide show depicted the early years of Edmund and Caroline. It also included shots from their wedding album. You know, I think they look alike! And that's good! Heh heh!



The traditional "Yum Seng" (chinese for the "toast") time came but not before Edmund and Caroline performed the wine pouring ceremony! Before that Edmund sprung another surprise...he played the piano while his sister sang a song! This is one multi-talented guy!


Right after the yum seng, Edmund sprang another surprise! He danced with his wife on the stage. How romantic! They were soon joined by his father, George and Edmund's sister. I think that was really nice.


One thing that impressed me most at the dinner was the part where couples came out with their partners and danced to some golden oldies tunes. I mean, these elderly couple were really good, no evidence of arthritis anywhere! And they looked as if they truly enjoyed dancing! Memo to self....to learn ballroom dancing in my golden years! Heh heh!
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All in all, it was a truly memorable wedding and certainly a beautiful one. Congrats Edmund and Caroline! May God richly bless you as you start a new chapter in your lives as husband and wife