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TriBob

Not my wedding

It is so much nicer being a wedding guest.


We shared a table with the bride's brother-in-law-to-be; he's a qualified chef & baker!!!!!!!  My new best friend  :o)
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TriBob

And yet more eating

Auntie E hosted us and we ate some more.  As usual, Auntie E produced top quality food in copious amounts.

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TriBob

Intense relief

The sermon at church today delivered a message of great relief to me - God handles all details; ALL.

So it's a great relief to me.  Coz after having to handle details for a recent special occasion, I am stressed by the thought of having to handle ALL details of my life.


Thank God He's in control.

TriBob

Hear, hear!

Today, Sydney buses went on strike.

My colleagues mentioned that from where they commute, traffic was actually better without the buses.
And then a very wise observation; "Now if only the 4WD's go on strike too!"

I whooped in agreement.

TriBob

Differences...

I've come back to the office today and folks have been asking me if marriage has changed me.  

Given that I've only been married a little more than a week, I've this to say - YES!  I'm much fatter now than I was a week ago.


Already regretting my lack of slimmerising diet (fat face, fat arms, fat everything wedding photos), this constant round of eating is killing me.  I'll soon be wearing a muu muu to work!

TriBob

And then we ate AGAIN

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TriBob

Eating too much!

Both families agree - We have been eating too, too much...  But will that stop us?  Nope.

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TriBob

Wedding acknowledgements

I have to acknowledge a number of identities.


Number 1 - God  
Coz from Him comes the following...

  • My parents who have raised me and given me everything I needed and then some; including my two brothers.
  • My brothers, with whom I have a love-hate relationship.  More love than hate.  And the hate is more like the usual sibling peskiness.
  • My sisters-in-law, one usher and the other a last-minute matron of honour...  Thanks, gals!
  • My friends, especially those who came specially across continents, to attend my wedding.
  • My church friends, who had unselfishly given up their time to help make my wedding in church really classy.
  • And my in-laws, who have lovingly accepted me into their family.
And then it's back to God again.  There are no guarantees just because one is having a wedding.  It could've been a stinking hot summer's day or it could've been one disaster after another.  But it was perfect.  The guests all enjoyed and that was what I had hoped.  Thank God!!!
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Suppliers
Fashion & Beauty
  • Church gown - Leigh Tang of Paris Bridal on John Street in Cabramatta
  • Bling dress - 上雅 boutique on the bridal street in Guangzhou
  • Hair - A $45 blow-dry job at Gorgeous Hair & Body in Eastgardens Westfield
  • Makeup - $92 product purchase with a free makeover at Napoleon in Eastgardens Westfield
  • Bridal heels - Aldo, Eastgardens Westfield
  • Flowers - Janina at Royal Randwick
Venues
  • Church - St Mary's the Virgin on Birrell Street, Waverley
  • Reception - Heritage Rooms in the Shangri La at the Rocks
Photography
My brothers, professionally known as Ambient Lights

TriBob

D2's "Vogue" shot

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TriBob

I love my gown

I love my gown.  Love it.  If I can wear it to the office, I will.  That's how much I love it.


MoniqueLhuillier
MoniqueLhuillier
The inspiration for my gown was Monique Lhuillier.  Actually, it was parts of three ML designs.  The bolero from her Fall 2007 bridal collection, the ML Scarlett train and the overall structure of the one that Katie Holmes had on for the Bambi Awards in Germany.

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