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Berndy and Steve, 19 Oct 07, Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt

19 October 2007

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: 你最珍贵 (You’re The Most Precious One) We often get feedback along these lines, “Thanks for your performance! But we didn’t get to hear all the songs because we were running around/taking photographs/talking to people/tearing our hair out…” Unfortunately, it’s true: couples are often too busy entertaining their family members and guests (as they rightly should) to sit down and enjoy all the songs that we perform. That’s why we usually encourage couples to select a few songs…

Alvern and Sulianty, 14 Oct 07, Fullerton Hotel (Wedding Live Band)

14 October 2007

Fullerton

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Quizas Quizas Quizas When I noticed Sulianty’s furrowed brow, I went over to speak with her. “How are you feeling Sulianty? Are you enjoying the music so far?” Sulianty replied, “Oh, I’m feeling nervous. Maybe we should have rehearsed the march-in. I didn’t do it gracefully, I thought.” I tried to calm her fears, “Your entrance was fine, Sulianty! You look beautiful, and you walked very naturally.” Much as couples want to enjoy the proceedings, planning a…

Thomas and Patsy, 19 Nov 06, Peony-Jade Restaurant

19 November 2006

Peony Jade Clarke Quay

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Starry Starry Night Photo by Zhi Yong from Dawn’s Wedding, which is across the causewayIt takes a village…to plan to wedding. It’s no wonder that some couples approach it like they would a major project or operation. They delegate, and outsource. With regard to wedding entertainment, the responsibility was given to the groom’s brother, Teory. And we’re glad that Teory engaged us, for he was a joy to work with. He gave us free rein to design…

Chanel and Lang Feng, 30 Oct 06, Grand Ballroom, Hilton Hotel

30 October 2006

Hilton Hotel, Venues

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: 心肝宝贝 (Baby) Chanel and Lang Feng I had a fabulous time performing and hosting for Chanel and Lang Feng! One of the highlights of the evening was surely the video which showed footage of the tasks Lang Feng had to accomplish when he went to fetch Chanel on their wedding day. I’m sure Lang Feng had no idea what was in store for him, and how difficult it would be before he could see Chanel. He drank…

Jaime and Charles, 29 Oct 06, The Ballroom, Raffles Hotel (Wedding Live Band)

29 October 2006

Raffles Hotel

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: What A Wonderful World Charles’ best man and host for the evening began his toast by saying, “What a wonderful world this is, where a man from California can meet the girl of his dreams in a little island in Southeast Asia. And for Jaime, that girl living on that tiny island, to meet and fall in love with the man of her dreams who was born in a place half a world away.” He went on…

Stanley and Eunice, 28 Oct 06, Grand Ballroom, InterContinental

28 October 2006

Intercontinental Singapore

Bevlyn’s thoughts: So Happy Together …I can’t see me loving nobody but you For all my life When you’re with me Baby the skies will be blue For all my life… The lyrics above essentially sum up what I think is the representation of Stanley and Eunice’s love for each other. And we know that they put in a lot of effort together for their wedding celebration because just for the live band segment, they actually took the time to…

Shawn and Charmine, 27 Oct 06, Peony-Jade Restaurant

27 October 2006

Peony Jade Clarke Quay

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: 12-Year Chase Some people drive with their gear stick anchored firmly in the fifth, while others prefer to take the scenic route, enjoying the sights along the way. Shawn and Charmine belong to the latter category. On the relationship highway, they clearly preferred to take it slow, and dated each other for 12 years before tying the knot. And when I met them for the first time, they were teasing each other endlessly, a trait which is…

Jason and Cindy, 20 Oct 06, Chijmes

20 October 2006

CHIJMES

Bevlyn’s thoughts: Sway To The Music… Photo by Desmond Ho (wedding_photog@yahoo.com.sg)We were singing halfway through when a friend of Cindy approached the band and requested to sing a song for her. The gutsy lady Pamela (who was rumoured to be a Singapore Idol contestant) requested to sing When I Fall In Love! According to her, Cindy is her very good friend because they had gone through some hardships together in Peru, or in her own words “through thick and thin”.…

Kenneth and Yuh Woei, 15 Oct 06, Grand Copthorne Waterfront

15 October 2006

Grand Copthorne Waterfront

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: 至少还有你 (At Least There Is You) L-R: Kenneth, Hsin Yeow and Yuh WoeiFive minutes before the couple were about to march-in, I asked Yuh Woei, “Would you like to sing for Kenneth?” Yuh Woei nodded nervously, and chose Sandy Lam’s 至少还有你 (At Least There Is You). Then I dashed back into the ballroom, and wrote the lyrics on a sheet of paper from memory. When I announced that Yuh Woei would be singing a song, there was…

Audrey and Justin, 7 Oct 06, Island Ballroom, Shangri-La

7 October 2006

Shangri-la

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: I Will Taken by Live! Studios: Audrey and JustinOne of the reasons why I love singing at Shangri-La so much is because it has a small room right next to the Island Ballroom for us to rest and have our dinner before we perform. Chilling out before the performance. L-R: Eleanor, Jon and FeriOf course, the sheer opulence and grandeur of the ballroom never fail to take my breath away. We were one of the first bands…

Emilyn and Boh, 7 Oct 06, Furama City Centre

7 October 2006

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Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Woh-woh-ye-ye! Everyone and their uncle was getting married on 7 Oct, or so it seemed. Our band had to be divided into two groups, led by Bevlyn and me respectively, in order to perform at three weddings on that day alone. We also had to decline several requests which came too late. First wedding of the day was held in the afternoon at Furama City Centre, which is located in the heart of Chinatown. I was really…

Charmaine and Brendan, 30 Sep 06, Atrium Ballroom, Oriental Hotel

30 September 2006

Mandarin Oriental Singapore

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Shake Your Bon-Bon! What a good looking couple!Singing for Charmaine and Brendan was akin to attending a reunion party. Brendan was the main coordinator for Jack’s wedding, and he and Charmaine engaged us after listening to our performance. Jack flew all the way back from the US to attend Brendan’s wedding, so I got to see him again. Another familiar face was Sherwin, who was host for both Jack and Brendan. (Sherwin’s a wonderful host, by the…

Michael and Cristy, 9 Jul 06, Burkhill Hall, Singapore Botanic Gardens

9 July 2006

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Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: La Vie En Rose L-R: Jonathan Lim, Michael, Cristy, Hsin Yeow and Jonathan Ang There is something magical about the song La Vie En Rose. Whenever the band performs it, couples find themselves inexplicably drawn to the dance floor. It happened during Michael and Cristy’s wedding. It was supposed to be their first dance, but as the song went on, they were joined by more and more couples who gently swayed to the alluring melody. And when…

Simon and Shu Ling, 8 Jul 06, Raffles Hotel Lawn

8 July 2006

Raffles Hotel

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Set The Night To Music It was a busy day. After performing for Bill and Joanne at The Legends in the morning, we rushed to the Raffles Hotel to get ready for Simon and Shu’s wedding. The latter presented us with more challenges because the ceremony was held outdoors, at the lawn. Although there was a fan in the gazebo where we were performing, we were soon drenched in sweat. Simon also wanted us to play almost…

Bill and Joanne, 8 Jul 06, The Legends, Fort Canning Park

8 July 2006

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Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: If We Hold On Together Bill and Joanne are such a sweet couple. When asked whether they had any interesting stories to share during their courtship, Bill replied cheekily, “Joanne is now a rugby supporter and can recognise half the NZ All Black team!” “Well, Bill, you should reciprocate and learn how to croon a Mandarin song for Joanne!”, I said. Bill retorted, “No way, everyone who’s ever heard me sing tells me to shut up!” Haha!…

Elynn and Jack, 7 Jul 06, Atrium Ballroom, Swissotel The Stamford

7 July 2006

Swissotel Stamford

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: New York, New York! Sorry, couldn’t get a picture of Jack, who was, erm, occupied.In case you’re wondering, Jack was trying to remove Elynn’s garter with his teeth. An quick Internet search reveals that the tradition of tossing the garter dates back to fourteenth-century France. Medieval French revelers considered pieces of the bride’s attire lucky, and guests would literally rip off pieces of her gown. To defend herself, she began to throw them her garter! In modern…

Sabrina and Shawn, 18 Jun 06, Amara Hotel Poolside

18 June 2006

Amara Hotel, Venues

Bevlyn’s thoughts: Mint To Be Funky. Out-of-the-box. Those are the words I would use to describe Sabrina and Shawn’s wedding. Oh, and Rectangular Tables. Round tables, which are a fixture at traditional Chinese dinners, were nowhere to be found at the unconventional wedding celebration. According to Sabrina, those were reserved for her first wedding dinner, on the 17th, which was organised for their family members. Her second, held on the 18th and in the same venue as the first, was…

Jo-Lynn and Nigel, 6 May 06, Grand Copthorne Waterfront

6 May 2006

Grand Copthorne Waterfront

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Fly Me To The Where? Nigel’s training to be a pilot, so I couldn’t help but tease him a bit before singing the song Fly Me To The Moon. “Nigel, Jo-Lynn has set you a task: you’ll have to fly her the moon. So start building that rocket ship now!” Nigel gamely stood up and waved his hand in agreement. They were clearly in love, because their relationship withstood the test of time and distance. Almost half…

Estella and Ben, 26 March 2006, Island Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel

26 March 2006

Shangri-la

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: 给我 (Give Me) Shangri-La! I am officially in love with Shangri-La Hotel. The acoustics are excellent, the staff are conscientious to a fault, and the banquet hall is magnificent. (Note: When describing Shangri-La Hotel, you have to use multi-syllabic words; “big”, “good” and “great” just won’t do.) Our voices were crystal clear, thanks to the sound system and acoustics. Even a whisper could reach the back of the hall without problems, so we had to careful not…

Edmund and Brenda, 15 March 2006, Four Seasons

15 March 2006

Four Seasons

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Connecting With Adam Sandler I really liked the decor for Edmund and Brenda’s wedding. Having sung at Evelyne’s wedding a week ago, I thought the decor for Edmund and Brenda would be similar. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the whole ballroom looked more spacious and airy; there was also more space for the band because the piano was moved to the reception area, much to Jonathan’s dismay. He really prefers playing on the piano, which…