Wedding part 2!
Like I said, there were three parts to our wedding. This is the second installment, the chip san leong wtf and tea ceremony. Ok I have no idea to spell it. It’s Cantonese for ‘picking up the bride.’
Even though we were legally married the day before, in the eyes of our family (and heaven wtf) we’re not married until Fatty comes over to officially collect his bride and we do the tea ceremony.
This picture was taken at 6.30 am, hence my half asleep face. I was literally half asleep leh!
Ok let me tell you the story of my wedding insomnia.
I think the stress and kancheongness of the wedding took its toll on me because by then I had managed about six hours of sleep in total over the past two days. The night before the ROM, I was terribly sleepy and would have fallen asleep…if Angela didn’t keep talking 
She super jetlagged should be sleepier than me but end up talk so much!!! I wanted to kick her off the bed wtf. Then when she was finally ready to sleep, I was wide awake.
Then after some time, I managed to doze off. Only to be woken up because Fat Her was watching Youtube outside in the living room, and he turned the sound up high and the video was some action scene and got explosion which woke me up. I was damn angry at Fat Her he always like that hahaha T________T the night before my graduation, my parents bunked in with me and my dad snored the entire night so I never got even a second of sleep also T___________T
Then I lay in bed a while before Mummy Ooi came in to wake me up for the hair combing ritual.
And even after that I couldn’t fall back asleep.
Then the second night I couldn’t sleep either! Probably because I kept thinking about the next day and what we had to do, plus I was paranoid that I wouldn’t be able to sleep again. So the more I thought, the more I couldn’t sleep. I even started wondering if my body had forgotten how to fall asleep wtf.
I think I finally fell asleep around 4am and only woke up at 6.30am when Hikky and the photographers arrived to set up and start their work. When the photographer came into the house, I greeted them with a toothbrush and foam in my mouth wtf.
So while I was busy getting beautiful, this is what the boys were doing.
All the best men gathered at Fatty’s place around the same time the girls were gathering at my place. Check out their bow ties! All matching with the girls.
They all had time to eat char koay teow and linger around and chat. At the same time, the bridesmaids were running helter skelter up to my aunt’s apartment and rushing to put the finishing touches to the challenges they had prepared for the groom and best men.
Some more Wendy made a very nice puzzle for them to solve but she left it in her hotel room fhl so she had to last minute make another one on the spot hahaha.
As is custom, Fatty’s parents have to help him on with his jacket.
After the guys are all ready, they’ll all get into the wedding cars (cars specially designated for the bridal entourage) and go to the bride’s house to get her.
My bouquet! Again, last minute the night after the ROM I realized Fatty needed to present me flowers when he came to get me -_______- Again I called up the florist last minute but he said he didn’t have any flowers left T______T
I think Fatty found the ROM bouquet (took it from the clutches of his niece wtf). It’s a bit tattered looking already from falling on the floor but still good.
But when he went to pick me up………. he forgot to bring it WTF.
Curse of the Forgotten Bouquet wtf.
Car deco! Usually people decorate their cars with sashes and ribbons or stuffed bears (wtf) and once upon a time, people even fixed Barbie dolls onto the fronts of their cars (wtf x2). I’m glad my florist did it this way! I don’t know how Up themed this is but I love that the flowers turned out so pretty and simple yet elegant!
The car handles.
Fatty getting into his car to pick me up 😀
Meanwhile…
Finally got dressed and ready!
Got some minor disasters where the pink ribbon fell off my dress wtf I don’t know what Mumsy Ooi did to fix it back on.
I gave Hikky the veil the morning itself and she realized it was just a big piece of cloth with nothing to attach it on. She is damn hero ok! She whipped out a needle and thread, and sewed on a clip so it would attach to my hair D:
With bridesmaids! I wish we had official photos cos I’m sure the colors of their dresses would turn out even prettier T_T These are all still cribbed from everywhere, official photographer hasn’t passed his to us yet. Wayne where are you!!!! lol.
With Hikky!
As usual she did an awesome job on my hair and makeup, but I don’t really like how I looked that morning T______T I think I look very tired and my smile looks forced at times. My eyebags not visible in photos thankfully but I think they look freaking obvious in the video please. Two nights of no sleep will do that to you T___________T
Hikky also looks exhausted hahahah T_T
Pictures with bridesmaids! We took tons but I only have whatever was tagged on Facebook 🙁
With Hui Wen!
And Bobo!
And Suet! Someone asked me on Formspring why Suet wasn’t at my wedding WTF FHL does she look very different now or something haha.
With Mummy and Fat Her Ooi. I think this was right before Fat Her had his crying fit hahahaha.
Ok crying fit coming up hahahahaha.
Like the tradition of the groom’s parents helping him put on his jacket, likewise my parents had to veil me before Fatty arrived.
*cue Fat Her’s crying jag hahahahaha
He hugged me and said “my little girl” and started tearing T_______T My smile super forced here cos I also wanted to cry but tried very hard not to to avoid ruining Hikky’s hard work wtf.
Angela came up to me later and said “your dad cried so much” hahahaha.
Apparently Fat Her left my bedroom and walked outside weeping hahahaha. Angela asked “uncle, are you okay?”, he shook his head and cried on her shoulder HAHAHAHAHA. Then when Mummy Ooi appeared, he hugged her too and cried on HER shoulder HAHAHAHAHAHA. Then he blew his nose loudly. Hahahahhaahha.
We met up with our videographer from Crazy Monkey Studio yesterday and he told me he heard someone say while in my house “don’t cry ah!” and he thought that person was talking to my mom but now he knows it was actually to my dad hahahahahaha.
Then the groom’s entourage arrive amidst a lot of loud honking!
Only to meet with the bridesmaids who set up chairs right inside the door and formed a barricade to prevent the guys from going in. Hahahahaha.
For the non-Chinese, it’s the bridesmaids’ job to make sure the groom faces a ‘final challenge’ before he gets the bride. He and his best men have to tackle tasks as set by the bridesmaids, and only after they go through it are they eligible to pick up the bride. They also usually have to ‘bribe’ their way in by paying the bridesmaids with ang pau hahaha.
Sadly, nobody took pictures of the guys doing the challenges but the bits in black and white in the video show them doing the challenges.
Wendy prepared five challenges in total. Her logic was that in order to win me, Fatty had to have five qualities of an ideal husband – romance, intellect, bravery, chemistry and wealth.
For every challenge completed successfully, Fatty would receive a badge. Handmade by Wendy please!!! She super creative and detailed.
Super adorable because Russell in Up collected boy scout badges too so it was very apt!
For romance, Fatty and his friends had to sing a love song. The bridesmaids even prepared a guitar and tambourines for them to play for accompaniment hahahaha.
At this point I was waiting in the room, away from everything but I heard them sing A Whole New World with gusto hahaha. Then Tze ran into my room asking me if that was good enough to pass. I said yes it was and she said why you so eager to get married hahahahaha.
For bravery, they all had to down shots made of a bunch of gross ingredients – chilli was one of them but forgot the rest. It was so thick that they had to chew it though hahahaha. Pierre nearly threw up I heard so he offered to pay his way through the challenge hahaha.
For chemistry, Fatty had to answer correctly a bunch of questions about me.
For intellect, they had to solve a Sudoku puzzle wtf.
Wendy’s hard work!!!
They failed at this though I think they paid their way out of this hahaha.
Then for wealth, they had to give ang paus again of course. Whoever said money can’t buy happiness doesn’t know about this custom wtf.
Then Fatty was free to see me!
But not before drinking tong sui served by Ooib.
WHen Fatty walked into the room, the first thing he said was “the bridesmaids took so long!!!” but my bridesmaids told me that when he stood at the door of my room, he said “wow.”
T_____________T
Best pick up line ever. HAHAHAH geddit geddit.
Bride is picked up!
Part of the tradition also involves my mom holding a red umbrella over me as I leave the house. I am supposed to be the most beautiful girl in the world on my wedding day (HAHAHAHA) so the umbrella is supposed to shield me from jealousy of the gods WTF *serious face
Getting into the car.
Fatty takes me home!
A full photo of my dress from behind 😀
Then off to change to the kuah and put my hair up for the tea ceremony. Hair was so pretty! Hikky did this in like two minutes.
My outfit!
Got funny story hahahaha. I couldn’t wear a bra with the white wedding dress so when we got to Fatty’s and I had to change, I realized I didn’t have a bra to wear WTF.
Angela looked at me in terror and said in a trembly voice, “don’t tell me I have to give you my bra…” hahahahahaha. As it turned out I borrowed Wendy’s wtf cos she had an extra one for dinner hahahahahah. But the kuah was so thick that I don’t need to wear also can la wtf.
During the tea ceremony, Fatty and I are supposed to serve tea to all family members older than us because this is supposed to be the formal introduction of the bride into the groom’s family. In return, we get lots of advice and congratulations, and red packets full of money, jewelry and gold.
And then the younger family members will serve US tea and we distribute red packets in turn.
Who wants to know more about the tea ceremony read this wtf. Lazy to explain.
Then we have to go back to my family’s house to repeat the tea ceremony with my family members.
With Wendy and Suet!
In the car on the way back to my house. Ringo said she wanted to sit in the main car for once hahaha. It’s supposed to be the couple with the maid of honor and best best man ma.
My grandma and grand aunt flipping through our wedding photo book wtf.
Then tea ceremony for my parents! Tradition to kneel while serving tea.
My turn to cry T_____T
Tea for my Ah Ma.
And after going through all the relatives, we were done! I was exhausted by this time. So tired I felt like I was drunk!! Couldn’t balance properly while walking, everything I heard seemed to come from far away wtf.
Luckily we were done already. Packed all my things and Angela, Suet, Wendy and Ringo went with me to check in to the bridal suite so we could all take showers and nap before the wedding dinner.
The bridal suite had rose petals scattered all over.
So bitches made me pose like this on the bed, took a picture and sent it to Fatty with the caption ‘this is waiting for you~~~~’ WTF.
Hahahahahahha.
This was when it really hit me though. I was in the bathroom looking at the rose petals around the bathtub when I thought, this is first time ever I’m staying in a suite filled with rose petals. And it’s only because I’m married that’s why!!!!!!
Next post, wedding reception!
Comments (50)
HAHAHAHA
omg you damn epic la wtf no bouquet no bra all x_____x
love your hairdo with the wedding dress wan! 😀
Today I realised that all these while Fat Her means father…… And I was like *facepalm* why am I so retarded.. .__. Congratulations again!!! :DDD
could see the subtle changes in your smile from early morn till when fatty picks you up from your house. you look naturally radiant and happy 😀
can’t wait for the final instalment to the trilogy (hahahah)
Ya the first time I realized fat her was father I was damn amazed too!! When I started browsing Audrey’s blog, I thought fat her was her mother fml then went around misinterpreting everything -___-”
Angela is so cute in this post!! Prepared to give up bra somemore hahaha. And last photo de smile a bit sleazy ah haha.
XDDDD nice one! i read every single words~ :DDDD
Awww… Your father is really too cute :3 You are so blessed; your family looks so together and happy.
love this post. so happy!!! again your fat her crying bit makes me bawl but LOVE IT <3
Congrats..
I love ur bride gown..so princessy..
Happy married n xinfu always
congrats again!! your post made me tear because of the humour and the love <3
also, the last pic instantly reminded of this wtf
Congratulations!! 😀
congrats again!! your post made me tear from all the humour and the love <3
also, the last pic instantly reminded of this wtf http://www.cosplayisland.co.uk/files/costumes/2130/26771/06_Tent_scene.JPG
hahaha… curse of forgotten bouquet and bra is really funny
Omg, your dad crying made me cry! Its like a cry fest!
You look so gorgeous, and everything looks so perfect, I am so happy for you.
*sniff*
May all your life be as perfect as your wedding day, plus more sleep.
Many many congratulations!
LOL!! someone telling your dad “don’t cry ah” sooo cuteeee (((: such pretty pretty pictures, sigh. so jealousss. but super happy for you! (read the whole thing grinning like an idiot)
Wow! Is that a leather jacket on your mum? And she’s like the trendiest bride’s mum ever, with the jacket and the (detachable?) collar ;D
She could be mistaken for your much older sister, and your father is soooo youthful too! And your baby face! Such a youthful family…#greeneyed
Awww Audrey! Love this post a lot! So happy for you…I don’t know whether to tear or laugh. LOL Seems like your wedding was full of epic but memorable moments! congratulations again!!! =)
the bra part, omg i couldn’t stop laughing!
aiyoh..make ppl cry again..so touching!!
congrats again mr n mrs Tiah! 😀
Aww, Audrey!!! You looks great, so pretty on your wedding day. *I guess is a must* LOLZ~ cries while watching all your videos kay?? Also when I see Fat Her cried, *touchy*
Wondering how a married life would be but I think yours will be awesome. VERY!! Can I have a hug T^T
COngratulations!!! Had been a silent reader for a few years but can’t resist to leave a message here telling u that you have a really beautiful wedding. And same for me, my dad was the one sobbing on my wedding day instead of my mum =.= ….congrats again!
I’ve been an occasional reader of your blog for about 5 years, and reading this is like, “OMG, my little girl is growing up!” even though we are the same age -_-
Congratulations again on your marriage….everything was so beautiful (especially you, despite the tired-drunkeness!!)
Tim’s house is HUGE! How much did it cost to build?
hahahahah yerrr complain so much abt my affections to u *sayangs wtf
It’s very surreal to read this. It feels as if just yesterday I was reading bout your funny stories at mt.holyoke, and suddenly you are mrs.tiah!
Weddings are usually touching but I can’t help but laugh! You seem to remember the funniest things!
Congrats again, can’t wait for part 3 (trilogy!)
He hugged me and said “my little girl” and started tearing T_______T
This made me start sobbing and crying for real. So touching. You have beautiful parents Audrey!
Was quite worked up reading through all the details on this post after that until the part where Angela asked, in a trembly voice: “don’t tell me I have to give you my bra…”
HAHAHAHA classic!!!! But yours is the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever seen documented. Both in words and pictures. Blessings go with both of you and your families!
T_______________________T congrats Aud and Tim!! I’ve been following your blogs since you started dating, so i feel like i grew up with you through this rship T_________T hahaha. congrats! xxx
All of your outfits are stunning!! You look amazinggg T^T congrats again!!
Getting married in your country is a lot of work O.O
By the way you traditional dress is really pretty.
No la, something in my eyes la!
When you mentioned you had no bra to wear, I scrolled up to check out your boobs in white wedding dress lololol. Y u no wear nu bra!
beautiful wedding and wish you happy ever after with fatty!
hahahha epic story about the bra!! But still beautiful wedding and love the way you told it. Congrats again! Your dad so sweet btw. hahah
Congratz Aud~ deepest wishes to you and tim~~ stay happy and blissful always~! ^_^
hahaha omg Angela must have been shaking in her shoes lolll
I like the flower deco for your wedding car =) I am sure you can have flower petals bath everyday now! Congratz again Audrey =D
your mom looks like a tv star i duno singaporean or malaysian one IS SHE IS SHE
luckily Wendy got extra bra if not you will be a bra-less bride in the tea ceremony.lololol But it will be something you remember and laugh for the rest of your life with fatty. 🙂
Awmygaw, hahaha! Can’t get over the umbrella one. Super genius. And woww, can’t stop admiring Wendy’s dedication and creativity **
i cried when i read your dad say “my little girl”… ur dad is really cute!
i sobbed so badly when i saw the part of the video showing your dad crying, haha. beautiful weddings you have! ahh.
You removed…!
fresh: hahahahaha of the entire post this is your key takeout ah fml
irene: hahaha nobody gets it T_T
windy: hahaha you mean i was happier later?
lighted: they made me do the smile!
jessie: thank ou!
ivry: ya i am 🙂
kimcun: can’t wait for yours!!!!
bella: thank you!!
jwxwei: what on earth is that hahahaha
cheryl: thank you!
wai queen: yala fml hahahaha
lisa: crying is infectious! thank you <333
m: hahahaha thank you!
cy: hahaha ya she's vain like that wtf. i think it's an asian thing! asians just look young in general no meh hahaha
ee lin: hahaha thank you!
linlin: fml hahaha
jen: thank you!!
bendan:hahaha why you so funny!
ailing: awwww you must be a daddy's girl 😛
courtney: hahaha incidentally kenny sia said the same thing to me - it's like watching me grow up 😛 thank you!
john: har how would i know hahaha. but i removed the picture because his family is quite private 🙂
babie angie: EI when did you learn to use the word sayang!!!
msbulat: hahahah great i have a funny wedding
dawn lee: hahahah thank you so much!
abby: thank you abby!
chanel: thank you!
nilce: nah it's only really the tea ceremony bit. the traditional dress was rented 😀
fat her: someone cutting onions isit?
crazenne: you're not supposed to wear a bra with your wedding dress! the dresses should come with padding one
cindyrina: thank you!
amy: thank you hahaha
audrey: thanks!
jean: hahahaha luckily wendy saved the day wtf
tianchad: thanks!
ena: HAR NO LA HAHAHA. who does she look like?
dunno ying: hahahaha i could have gone braless nobody would know cos the kuah was so thick!
china: haha the umbrella superstition?
constancesq: i'll tell him that hahaha
chefmel: fyl hahah thank you
Thank you
lovely
I wish I were there…
hugs and kisses to both of you!!!
B
You are a pretty bride. But I think you over used the WTF… I know you want to sound cute, but it is not.
your wedding is as beautiful as if it can only be seen in drama/movie!and your video is really very touching *cry* totally can feel your happiness! stay pretty and happy forever with tim!=)
beatriz: yea you should have come!
sue: what do you know about what i want? it’s nothing to do with sounding cute. how presumpteous of you. if you don’t like my writing, you don’t have to read you know.
siow wei: thank you!!! i hope we will hahaha
Haha the red umbrella tradition also supposed to protect you from jealous, wondering ghosts also right! Not just gods. Hahaha fyl that day, most beautiful girl in the world just trying to get married, but must be protected from jealous gods and ghosts vying for ur place wtf hahaha. You look gorgeous btw. if i was god or ghost i also want to be jealous sial. *understand tradition now*
I laugh out loud when it comes to ur dad’s part. Ur dad so sweet la!
Congrats Audrey!! I’m also another silent reader (from SG!) 😡 so happy for you and Tim!! I love weddings and yours look amazing 🙂 You were such a pretty bride!! Love your dress & flowers. To me, one of the most exciting part is when the groom and his entourage arrive and they all honk loudly! Will make me feel excited like, “they are here!!”. lol. Hehe any plans for a baby fatty/shorty?
hie Audrey, do you mind to share where can i rent a traditional kuah? because im having the same height as you, teeheee 😀