Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Thank you Hellen, for your compliments! Here’s what she wrote at her fantastic blog: http://welovelaughkiss.wordpress.com/2010/09/21/he-says-thank-you-part-1-serene-koong/) “Well, as I return to blogging here, I will like to dedicate my next few posts to the people who made our wedding possible. Some seems to think that the wedding is all about the couple, but

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: From This Moment Similar to Iris and Teck Chin, who had two wedding parties and engaged us to perform for both, Gavin and Pui Yee put their faith in us for their wedding celebrations on 19 and 26 Jun. I performed with Serene and Matthew on 19 Jun at Straits Room, Fullerton

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: When You Love A Woman First dates can be horrifying. (Sounds like deja vu) That’s why I take my hat off to Alan, who met three women, not just one, on his first date. The ‘target’ was Julie, friend of Meng (colleague) and Vanessa (Meng’s wife). “After much persuasion”, Julie agreed to

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Shawa Shawa I couldn’t have summed up the evening more effectively than Ian, who said, “It was an unbelievably fun night for me!” It was for the band too. Natalie and Kugan’s wedding marked many firsts for us. The first Bollywood-themed wedding, for one. And the sight of more than twenty guests

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: When You Love A Woman Casey and Adrian heard us perform at the Grand Park City Hall’s wedding showcase last May, and engaged us for their wedding soon after. From the start, I could sense the couple’s sincerity, and I really looked forward to their wedding day. Several months later, I was

Serene’s thoughts: Never Knew Love Like This Before When we were preparing for the 1st March-in. James whispered to me that the host looked kinda familiar. I looked toward the stage and realized “Oh! It’s Benedict Goh”. A friend of the groom, he shared with all of us all in the ballroom how the couple

Zheng Quan’s thoughts: Love Is A Powerful Spell The story of Sean and Jean proves that love can be quite a powerful spell as it influences and changes a person dramatically. Sean and Jean met at a mutual friend’s gathering at a chalet. At that time, Sean did not leave a very good impression on

Serene’s thoughts: Love Story I have sung at many weddings, but to a receive sincere, heartwarming powerpoint presentation put together by the couple, addressed to the band to introduce themselves is a first. How sweet is that? From the presentation, we got a glimpse of who Martin and Shandy were, and how their love story

Serene’s thoughts: This Is It Carlson and Cabell had a very unique march-in. Five couple friends, ladies all dressed in matching turquoise blue dresses, and the gentlemen, in black suits marched-in slowly, making a lovely entrance for the couple. I thought it was beautiful. Even more so with their choice of the march-in song “Only

Matthew’s Thoughts: L-O-V-E Whoever said Singapore is a small country obviously hasn’t attended a wedding at Changi Beach Club. For the 4 or us staying in the west (WEST SIDE ROAR!) it’s a pilgrimage to the east that paid off with a night of funky groovy dance-ish music that the groom Jim specifically requested for!

Serene’s thoughts: Grow Old With You After the 2nd march-in, Barry was asked to complete five sentences (in the dialect Hokkien) starting with “I love you because _______ “. Barry’s answers were: 1. “I love you because you are very pretty.” 2. “I love you because you are very good.” 3. “I love you because

Serene’s thoughts: 甜蜜蜜 (Sweetness) We often get to hear about how a groom proposed to his bride on their wedding day, but what are the chances of watching a clip of the actual action that took place? Well at the wedding of Kevin and Lixia, guests were treated to a video montage which featured Kevin’s

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: Famous Last Words Alan’s a big softie at heart. Before he began his thank-you speech, he said, “Tonight, I’m the one giving the speech, because if Eunice does it, she’ll start crying and the ‘waterfall’ will start.” Two sentences into his speech, Alan, for all his bravado, found himself choked up with

Hsin Yeow’s thoughts: A Love That Will Last More often than not, live bands come late to the party. For some, we are an afterthought, after couples realise they have some money left after booking wedding venue, photographers, bridal studio, and a whole lot of other vendors.  That’s why we often depend on word-of-mouth (from either

Serene’s Thoughts:   Band: Serene and Matthew     Thanks to Ruey Loon of 36 Frames.com for sending us his beautiful photos! Repertoire: You’re the Sunshine of My Life (1st March-in), Kiss Me (1st dish), 南屏晚钟 (Bell Ringing at Nanping Hill), Vincent, Lovin’ You, Always Be My Baby, No Matter What, Heaven, Moon River, Sometimes

Serene’s Thoughts: 朋友 (Friends) Simple yet heartwarmingly beautiful, that’s how I would describe it. I particularly loved the choice of floral centerpieces that the couple chose for their wedding decor, which went so well with the colonial vibe of the building. Alex also delivered a moving speech, thanking his father affectionately, and gave us a

Matthew’s Thoughts: Collide It’s always risky when you have your bestman make a speech at your dinner, because chances are he knows all your deep, dark secrets. Thankfully, both speeches by the bestman as well as the bridesmaids (of honour, of course.) were well received, and tastefully done (I say this because poor [bride] had

Serene’s thoughts: Happy Together As their bestman said in his speech, Julene and Kelvin are the only good-looking, non-celebrity Singaporean couple they know, much to the laughter and applause of everyone. Kelvin was charmingly handsome and quiet, Julene was the sweet island girl with one of the loveliest smiles. Together, they looked so good so

Serene’s Thoughts: Moon River I met Kenny and Jasmine sometime last year when they wanted to listen to the band. How time flies and I am now singing at their wedding. Early in the evening, Kenny’s buddy gave a speech and described how “destiny” plays such an important part in the lives of Kennyand Jasmine.

Jerome’s Thoughts: Rainbow Connection It was a pouring afternoon, however it didn’t bring the joyous mood down for both Kia Wee and Kai Wee’s relatives and friends. It was more like a celebration for both of them. I like the couples’ name as they only have a difference in “A” & “I”. It is a