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(Wedding) Jane and Sutowo, 6 Dec 08, Sembawang Room, Holiday Inn Atrium

6 December 2008

Hui Bing’s thoughts: 最好的事 (The Best Thing) I have so much to blog about Jane and Sutowo’s wedding. I could start with: – How Jane has changed certain words in the song 最好的事 (The Best Thing) to suit the occasion. Eg she changed ‘winter’ to ‘wedding’ in the first line to the chorus – 眼看着时间咻的一下子过去到了冬季婚礼’ – quite appropriate! – The duet 恋爱频率 (Love Frequency) that they decided to do, right at the beginning of the wedding. It was…

(Wedding) Shean Yang and Shu Ying, 6 Dec 08, Pavilion Ballroom, Rasa Sentosa

6 December 2008

Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Grow Old With You I was slightly surprised when I heard the Best Man starting his speech by saying that Shean Yang and Shu Ying’s relationship was not always smooth sailing. Still, I reasoned to myself, a dose of reality wouldn’t hurt. It was a subtle reminder that a successful marriage needs a lot of work, and that the candy-coated high that a wedding celebration brings won’t last forever. After weathering the peaks and troughs of a…

(Wedding) Amanda and Si Guan, 30 Nov 08, Marina Mandarin

30 November 2008

Marina Mandarin Singapore

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: 給我你的愛 (Give Me Your Love) Meeting Gary and Faith at Amanda and Si Guan’s wedding was a boon, as they helped to shed some light into how the couple met. Gary said, “They knew each other as colleagues. But the relationship started only after Si Guan left the company. Apparently the office was a “breeding ground” for relationships because that’s how Faith and I got to know each other too!” Faith added, “Si Guan takes great care…

(Wedding) Henry and Hong Kuan, 29 Nov 08, Grand Salon, The Sentosa Resort & Spa

29 November 2008

Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa

Jun Xiong’s thoughts: Truly Madly Sweetly When it came to live music for his wedding, Henry left nothing to chance. He made sure he caught one of our live performances before engaging us. Also, he made the wise decision of engaging a separate sound system because he had heard the in-house system himself and realised that it could not meet his standards. Needless to say, the band was delighted, because it meant how much importance Henry placed on live music!…

(Wedding) Serene and Alvin, 27 Nov 08, Amara Sanctuary Resort & Spa

27 November 2008

Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa

Hui Bing’s thoughts: Crazy Little Thing Called Love There is something different about going to a wedding not on mainland Singapore. Maybe it was the feeling of going to another island while traveling over the ocean across Sentosa Gateway. Or the sight of lush greenery and seeing the signs leading to the various attractions on Sentosa, while we were traveling to the hotel. Anyway, it was a great feeling to be back at the lovely Amara Sanctuary Resort & Spa…

(Wedding) Sammi and Cha Kun, 22 Nov 08, Raffles Hotel

22 November 2008

Raffles Hotel

Hui Bing’s thoughts: 喜欢你现在的样子 (I Love The Way You Look Now) Cupid has its own ways of bringing two people together, as exemplified in Sammi and Cha Kun’s love story. Sammi and Cha Kun first met at Imperial College, London when they were both studying Chemical Engineering. They remained good friends after graduation but both left for different countries to pursue their careers – Cha Kun went to MIT to pursue his PhD while Sammi came back to Singapore. As…

(Wedding) Aaron and Yen Doo, 15 Nov 08, Raffles Hotel

15 November 2008

Raffles Hotel

Hui Bing’s thoughts: Mushaboom During one of the emails, Aaron, the groom said, “We are fine with songs that didn’t have a perfect or overly-happy lyrics that one would expect at a wedding. We didn’t just want happy tunes to just set the happy mood for the night, but ones that sort of tells stories about our past, present and in a way, future.” And so we took up Aaron’s challenge and performed the diverse mix of songs which he…

(Wedding) Jasmine and Weide, 8 Nov 08, Grand Hyatt, Main Ballroom

8 November 2008

Grand Hyatt Singapore

Hui Bing’s thoughts: Magic Moments It was a sweet, sweet wedding. Literally. Jasmine and Weide had a 2-metre tall tower stuck with lollipops, chocolates, strawberries, macaroons and all sorts of sugary goodies. Many guests, especially the kids, had a hard time deciding which stick to take. Another sweet moment was when two of Jasmine’s friends went on-stage to recite a poem that they specially composed for the bride. I thought it was a unique, one-of-kind wedding present – more precious…

(Wedding) Qin Ying and Lawrence, 2 Nov 08, Garden Suite, Mandarin Oriental

2 November 2008

Mandarin Oriental Singapore

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Now and Forever Qin Ying is a faithful reader of this blog, and I was touched when she said to me, “Hsin Yeow, I think I’ll keep reading your blog even after getting married!” Thank you, Qin Ying, for making my day! Lawrence probably read enough of my blog entries of couples who made their weddings special by serenading their spouses. So even though he had to battle gigantic butterflies in his stomach, he bravely went onstage…

(Wedding) Tze Chow and Ivy, 26 Oct 08, Palm Terrace, The Legends Country Club

26 October 2008

Hotel Fort Canning

Jun Xiong’s thoughts: Destiny Destiny, that’s my first thought when I get to know the love story of Tze Chow and Ivy, a 10-yr courting relationship where they finally tie the knot today. This newly weds even had a special animation done up revealing their love story which was never made known to all the wedding guests tonight, including their parents, siblings and best friends. What could be better than “Destiny” to describe how they are meant for each other:…

(Wedding) David and Belinda, 18 Oct 08, Grand Salon, The Sentosa Resort & Spa

18 October 2008

Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa

Hui Bing’s thoughts: All You Need is Love One of the advantages of getting a live band – you can choreograph your own march-in in any way you like. And that’s David and Belinda did, with this lively song by the Beatles All You Need is Love. First, David surprised all his guests by going on stage and said, “Hi everyone, in case you do not know, I am the groom” to laughter from his guests. After this humorous intro,…

(Wedding) Wayne and Simin, 17 Oct 08, Furama Riverfront

17 October 2008

Furama Riverfront Hotel

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: 世界唯一的你 (The One And Only You In The World) All’s fair in love and war, as they say. The story goes that Wayne overhead his schoolmate professing his interest in Simin. But Wayne was secretly carrying a torch for the demure, leggy young lady. So Wayne went on the offensive, and sought to win Simin’s heart. After a particularly enjoyable night out, Wayne sent an SMS to Simin, asking if she’d be his girlfriend. Simin didn’t make…

(Wedding) Sonya and Kenny, 11 Oct 08, Gallery Ballroom, Traders Hotel

11 October 2008

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Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Collide Five minutes in Sonya and Kenny’s company will leave you without any doubt that the two are meant to be together. I had the pleasure of their company one June evening at Borders, and I was completely charmed by them. They regaled me with the fascinating story of how they met, fell in love, and gained the blessings of both families. This could fill up an entire blog entry, so I shall be brief. They were…

(Wedding) Denis and Elynn, 3 Oct 08, One Twenty-Six, East Coast Park

3 October 2008

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Hui Bing’s thoughts: Unforgettable I was looking forward to Denis and Elynn’s wedding for two reasons. First, I wanted to visit the newly renovated, swanky Playground @ Big Splash at East Coast Park. It used to be the former iconic landmark ‘Big Splash’ in the 1980s, a water theme park popular with many children of that era, myself included. Gone were the slides and swimming pools. In its place were a myriad of recreational amenities and new dining facilities right…

(Wedding) Kenny and Rei, 22 Sep 08, Marriott

22 September 2008

Marriott Hotel Singapore

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: The Water Is Wide Kenny and Rei wanted to enter the ballroom to the tune of Can’t Help Falling In Love, and they chose Darren Hayes’ soulful version of the song. Gosh, I sweated buckets over it, trying to find a way to be true to the version without sounding straining my vocal chords in the process. Luckily, Kenny trusted me enough, and allowed me to inject my own style into the song. And I have to…

(Wedding) Mei Ting and Derek, 20 Sep 08, Raffles Town Club

20 September 2008

Raffles Town Club

Hui Bing’s thoughts: I Love The Way You Love Me Derek emailed us a week before to ask if the band could accompany him on the song that he will be singing for Mei Ting. Of course, we said yes. Before the solemisation ceremony began, we sneaked up to the make-up room upstairs for a quick rehearsal. We literally locked ourselves in, in case Mei Ting or anyone else happened to barge into the room. Derek was clearly nervous before…

(Wedding) Ginie and Kin, 19 Sep 08, Padang Ballroom, Swissotel The Stamford

19 September 2008

Swissotel Stamford

Hui Bing’s thoughts: In Love With You When I arrived at the Padang Ballroom that evening, the groom, Kin, was a bunch of nerves. He said he has been rather relaxed, until the moment he saw the ballroom which has been beautifully decorated for their wedding dinner to come. Kin had not planned a thank-you speech but he wanted to give one, so we guided him on the people that he could thank – his friends, colleagues, parents, and of…

(Wedding) Lilian and Derek, 14 Sep 08, Raffles Hotel

14 September 2008

Raffles Hotel

Hui Bing’s Thoughts: Till the End Derek and Lilian’s proposal story is like a scene from a romantic movie 🙂 “Derek had secretly planned an overseas trip to Bangkok during our proposal day. There he was appearing at my office building that morning and said “Just come down, we are catching a flight.” I was like “Huh, what flight?? To where??” Unknown to me, he has obtained prior approval from my boss. Hence, I went ahead with him to the…

(Wedding) Adeline and Victor, 14 Sep 08, Vista Room, Hilton Hotel

14 September 2008

Hilton Hotel

Hui Bing’s Thoughts: Fly Me to the Moon In one of our correspondences, Adeline described that she and Victor is ‘a pair of boring people’. On the contrary, I thought that there was a lot of unspoken sweetness between them, as they sought to make the wedding memorable in their own little way, through the little details. For instance, Victor wanted to ensure that the sound system is perfect and got the hotel’s agreement to pipe the music through their…

(Wedding) Edison and Shufang, 13 Sep 08, Straits Room, Fullerton

13 September 2008

Fullerton

Hui Bing’s Thoughts: One Hundred Ways Edison and Shufang’s wedding was a simple and elegant affair held in the beautiful Straits Room of Fullerton Hotel. Tucked away on the 4th storey of the hotel, it was a great venue for small, cosy weddings. I love how its majestic chandeliers, warm lighting, historic architecture really puts one in the mood for a great evening of food, conversation and of course, music. Junxiong and I enjoyed singing the songs that Edison and…