01 April - 提亲日
dear's parents came to my place with aunt pam to discuss on the details of the wedding - things my parents ask for and things they need to prepare. this session is called 提亲 - request to marry the bride. the main discussion was on 过大礼 (betrothal - formal state of engagement to be married) and everyone agreed for it to be held on the sunday before actual wedding day.
过大礼 - groom's preparation
there will be 2 separate banquets for bride and groom families. my parents requested for 3 tables at orchid country club, exclusive of 3 pax of vegetarian (my parents and cousin-in-law) and future parents-in-law requested for 3 tables at 天国.
Actual Day
both sets of parents are not fussy about auspicious timings or to follow strict traditions and hence, we have the privilege of sleeping in a little longer. *beams* dear will be coming to my place to fetch the bride between 0700 - 0730 and targeting to reach his place by 0930.
it was a pleasant meet-up for both families. as dear's parents were leaving, there was a small commotion along the corridor. they forgot to ask one of the most important detail - pin jin (bride price). i turned and asked my parents who are standing at the door bluntly. totally not surprised by my dad's answer - 随意.
11 April - Dad's Birthday
bought durian cake and mini puffs at four seasons nex for a change as they were having promotion for their puffs. mum seemed to like the cake and mini puffs more than dad. *grins*
countdown to wedding day : 207
dear's parents came to my place with aunt pam to discuss on the details of the wedding - things my parents ask for and things they need to prepare. this session is called 提亲 - request to marry the bride. the main discussion was on 过大礼 (betrothal - formal state of engagement to be married) and everyone agreed for it to be held on the sunday before actual wedding day.
过大礼 - groom's preparation
- 22 boxes teo chew biscuits
- ang bao in replacement of pig trotters
- si dian jin
- 2 bottles liquor
- dragon phoenix candles
- oranges
- 2 bottles orange juice in return for liquor
- dowry consisting of prosperity lamps, descendant set (baby bath tub, mug, potty, tray, basin), tea set, dining set, mug set, sewing kit (needles, thread, measuring tape, scissors), essential items (jewellery box, handkerchief, bath/face towel, bedroom slipper, fan, mirror, comb, wooden clog, ruler, face powder), bedding set
there will be 2 separate banquets for bride and groom families. my parents requested for 3 tables at orchid country club, exclusive of 3 pax of vegetarian (my parents and cousin-in-law) and future parents-in-law requested for 3 tables at 天国.
Actual Day
both sets of parents are not fussy about auspicious timings or to follow strict traditions and hence, we have the privilege of sleeping in a little longer. *beams* dear will be coming to my place to fetch the bride between 0700 - 0730 and targeting to reach his place by 0930.
it was a pleasant meet-up for both families. as dear's parents were leaving, there was a small commotion along the corridor. they forgot to ask one of the most important detail - pin jin (bride price). i turned and asked my parents who are standing at the door bluntly. totally not surprised by my dad's answer - 随意.
11 April - Dad's Birthday
bought durian cake and mini puffs at four seasons nex for a change as they were having promotion for their puffs. mum seemed to like the cake and mini puffs more than dad. *grins*
countdown to wedding day : 207