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Jason and Charmaine, 25 May 09, Swissotel Merchant Court (Wedding Live Band)

25 May 2009

Matthew’s thoughts: Can’t Take My Eyes Off You It’s hard to go wrong with a combination of 2 highly-seasoned performers from the local Mandarin-pop scene; I had the pleasure to work with Zheng Quan, an established vocal coach based north in JB, and the ever-effervescent Tian Yao, multi-talented singer-cum-guitarist-cum-harmonica-ist (yes, he will do all 3 at the same time if the price is right!) Quoting my dear Commanding Officer’s speech at my Battalion Day last week (3 cheers for reservist!),…

Edward and Vanessa, 16 May 09, Raffles Hotel (Wedding Live Band)

16 May 2009

Raffles Hotel

Matthew’s thoughts: The Look Of Love The last time I saw Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean was at a military parade, so you can imagine our SHOCK (read: pleasant surprise) when he showed up as a guest at the dinner. Now there are a few things about having really high-profile guests at your wedding dinner: it’s a little weird for the groom or master-of-ceremony to start their speech off with a “Good evening Deputy Prime Minister….” while the contents…

Nicholas and Eileen, 10 May 09, Grand Copthorne Waterfront (Wedding Live Band)

10 May 2009

Grand Copthorne Waterfront

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Wonderful Tonight Eileen loves to write, so I wasn’t surprised when she gave me a detailed and touching account of how Nicholas proposed. They were having dinner at the now-defunct “Top-Of-The-M”. According to Eileen, Nicholas “handed me a book from John Gray which I thought nothing of and proceed to put it in my bag. To his anguish. Haha. He asked me to open up and I saw a Post-It which wrote, “Will you marry me?”. Underneath…

Jianghao and Jane, 2 May 09, Vanda Ballroom, Marina Mandarin (Wedding Live Band)

2 May 2009

Marina Mandarin Singapore

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Close To You Jianghao rushed straight to the ballroom after his tea ceremony, panting slightly. “Sorry I was late!” He shook my hand nervously. “You have nothing to worry about!” I assured him. “Here, Matthew will help you!” Matthew patted him on the shoulder, and the secret rehearsal began. Jianghao wanted to surprise Jane by singing the classic “Close To You”. The moment he sang his first note, I knew the surprise would be a success. I…

Pris and Luca, 25 Apr 09, The Sentosa Resort & Spa (Wedding Live Band)

25 April 2009

Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Una Canzone D’Amore Pris met Luca at the time when she thought her marrying days were well and truly behind her. Famous last words. The wedding celebration was a really relaxing and intimate affair. It got off to a rousing start when Luca’s father suddenly took Pris’ hand when I sang That’s Amore and danced! Pris, although clearly taken by surprise, grinned and danced along to the music. Memories lining up to greet the guests Near the…

Connie and Max, 18 Apr 09, Amara Sanctuary Resort (Wedding Live Band)

18 April 2009

Amara Sanctuary

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: 玫瑰玫瑰我愛你 (Rose, Rose, I Love You) Constance (aka Connie) and Max’s wedding scores for the most innovative march-in music ever! I thought I’d heard them all, but then the emcee went onstage to demonstrate how to make bird calls using the wedding favours (a special whistle). Five minutes later, the entire ballroom rang with resounding shrill tweets that heralded the second entrance of Connie and Max. It was nothing like I’d ever seen before, and I loved…

Vincent and Lynette, 12 Mar 09, Grand Copthorne Waterfront (Wedding Live Band)

12 March 2009

Grand Copthorne Waterfront

Bevlyn’s thoughts: My Love Will Get You Home It was amazing to read what Lynette wrote to me about their fateful encounter and get together: “Lynette’s good friends are Indonesian and from the same city as Vincent. Vincent & Lynette first met when Lynette went to Indonesia and was introduced to each other by their friends around February 2006. That time Vincent and Lynette were not really acquainted. It was around June 2006 when Vincent moved to Singapore for work…

Ee Poh and Xueyan, 14 Feb 09, Four Seasons (Wedding Live Band)

14 February 2009

Four Seasons

Juliet’s thoughts: Love Me An unusual day for both Mathew (pianist) and me. Instead of saying we were somehow both dateless, we were happy to be on a super-grand date with the lovely couple. And somehow it was just wonderful to be there sharing the love through ballads such as Just The Way You Are, A Love That Will Last and I’ll Never Love This Way Again. They were the same love songs we usually enjoy performing but with an…

Samuel and Lynette, 18 Jan 09, Main Ballroom, Raffles Hotel (Wedding Live Band)

18 January 2009

Raffles Hotel

Hui Bing’s thoughts: Sway Samuel and Lynette, who were both working as doctors in the UK, have been out of Singapore for over 11 years. Hence, most of the guests to the wedding were invited by their parents from Singapore and Malaysia. Dr Lim, the fatherly gentleman who engaged us for the wedding, wanted a mix of oldies, such as Teresa Teng’s classics which will appeal to the older folks. I enjoyed singing these songs with a fuller line-up that…

Elsie and Andrew, 16 Jan 09, Changi Ballroom, Holiday Inn Atrium (Wedding Live Band)

16 January 2009

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

Matthew’s thoughts: ‘S Wonderful! In the span of just 2 months, I’ve already done 2 weddings in the Changi Terrace of Holiday Inn Atrium! As some of you might remember from my previous blog entry, they give out the pretty melamine saucer plates as wedding favours! (STILL can’t get my hands on one. sigh.) Having the solemnization ceremony held outdoors at the open-air area next to the ballroom (it’s not just a glorified smoking-area!) Andrew and Elsie did well in engaging…

Rebecca and Ker Yang, 11 Jan 09, The Ballroom, Raffles Hotel (Wedding Live Band)

11 January 2009

Raffles Hotel

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Inside Your Heaven Rebecca and Ker Yang know a thing or two about personalising a wedding celebration. For one, they got a company to arrange for their wedding guests’ text messages to be displayed on a screen. Some of these heartwarming messages include: “Time to form your own soccer team with your kids!” – From 4E3 NHSS plus Yong Hao, Serene, Guo Quan and Yee Teng “Congratulations to the little princess and prince” – Best wishes, your…

Ebelle and Jimmy, 9 Jan 09, Ami’s, Sentosa (Wedding Live Band)

9 January 2009

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Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: 爱爱 (Love, Love) Ebelle and Jimmy wanted to celebrate their wedding at a unique location, and when they chanced upon Ami’s at Sentosa, they knew they had found just the place. The best thing about Ami’s is that it overlooks the site where Songs Of The Sea is held. Songs Of The Sea is a live show that uses quite a lot of special effects, from pyrotechnics to water jets to brilliant lasers. The highlight of the…

Bisheng and Ching, 3 Jan 09, Sheraton Towers (Wedding Live Band)

3 January 2009

Sheraton Towers

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: 小酒窩 (Small Dimple) Gosh, there are so many things to blog about Bisheng and Ching’s wedding! Even before we entered the ballroom, I was quite impressed by this: Matthew rushed home after Andy and Alicia’s wedding and had a nap. He seems quite refreshed! The couple decorated this white metal frame with copious photographs, polaroids, quirky doodles and other assorted knick knacks. What a great idea! A shot of the couple cutting the wedding cake. Love the…

Andy and Alicia, 3 Jan 09, Mandarin Oriental (Wedding Live Band)

3 January 2009

Mandarin Oriental Singapore

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: 在我生命中的每一天 (In Every Day Of My Life) When it comes to buying appropriate gifts, I always seek the help of my wife or female friends. They have a knack of knowing what to get, where to buy and how much to pay. Eight years ago, Andy sought the help of Alicia, his new colleague, to purchase a Christmas present for his client. Andy and Alicia arranged to meet one afternoon to buy the gift. That was their…

(Wedding Live Band) Sandy and Eric, 28 Dec 08, Fullerton Hotel

28 December 2008

Fullerton

Juliet’s Thoughts: You’re Still The One This would be one of the most enjoyable weddings I’ve done till date. And I have to thank the wonderful team of musicians, Mathew (pianist) and Jerome(singer). The highlight of the night for me would have to be Matt’s choice as well，可爱的玫瑰花 (What A Lovely Rose)。 Jerome did a pretty good job at our shoowop backup harmony. And I definitely enjoyed grooving retro funk, a new touch to this evergreen favourite. The crowd actually clapped and cheered at the…

(Wedding Live Band) Isabella and Barry, 26 Dec 08, Fullerton

26 December 2008

Fullerton

Matthew’s Thoughts: To Be With You O the weather outside is frightful-ly HOT, but here inside it’s delightful…Christmas may have passed but celebrations were still going strong in Fullerton last night, with “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (extra points for the pianist for attempting the crazy-fast triplets during the intro in that song!) Congratulations to both Barry and Isabella on a wonderful evening with fantastic food (yes I got to eat too! – hint hint: well-fed musicians make…

Wayne and Ailin, 13 Dec 08 (Wedding Live Band)

13 December 2008

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Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Wonderful Tonight “You mean as much to Ailin as she means to you, and I will take care of her as best as I possibly can.” – Wayne, speaking to Ailin’s parents I was looking forward to performing for Wayne and Ailin, for many reasons. One of which was very superficial. I was curious to take a look inside the club where the wedding would take place. It was so exclusive I could not find it in…

(Wedding) Jenny and Yuen Shen, 7 Dec 08, Tudor Ballroom, Goodwood Park Hotel

7 December 2008

Goodwood Park Hotel

Serene’s thoughts: Guantanamera Every once in awhile you come across a romantic scene out of movies that makes you smile, and something at the back of your mind wonders if it ever happens in real life…Well, Jenny and Yuen Shen were two lucky people whose love story unfolded like those in the movies. The couple met in Nanyang Polytechnic in 1996 but were of different classes. As such, both have crossed paths in school but never got to know each…

(Wedding) Susie and Ivan, 6 Dec 08, Changi Ballroom, Holiday Inn Atrium

6 December 2008

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

Matthew’s thoughts: Close To You After too many name changes, it was amazing that Boon Chye and I managed to find Holiday Inn Atrium – it just wasn’t in our 2003 Street Directories! (The hotel used to be known as “Glass Hotel”. Ah ha!) Anyway, I remember the night for a couple of reasons: I’m not sure if it was the couple or the hotel, but the minute I saw the wedding favours for each guest on the table, I…

(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…