the photos!

We got the cds from Andy last night!
the pics turned out great!
and we got some really good shots.. haha
Zack is going to print the whole lot of them later
and i know just where to make a nice album for them :)

will post the link here once i've uploaded them.
it'll take awhile so mind the wait.
good things are worth waiting for.. heh

looking at the photos sure brings back happy memories of that night.
was told by other brides that they felt a sense of bereft after the wedding cos all of a sudden, after months of hardwork, they had nothing left to do.
Funnily, i felt none of that.
Just a sense of relief and a great deal of happiness.
All the petty squabbles fade in the face of that one joyous night.
And life seems more settled and blessed.
despite being legally married for the past year (7/7/6),
somehow this just feels like the real deal.
saying our vows and being blessed by God.. solidifies our marriage.
yeah, we're just so traditional.
now.. i feel like we have so much to look forward to.

(Zack asked me ydae if i tot our first kid will be a boy or a gal.. A boy i said! I want a boy who looks just like him but he wants a gal who looks like me.. haha. Well, will leave it up to God but hopefully it wouldnt happen til a year or 2 later.. hopefully!)

a lifetime of learning.
a lifetime of growing together.
a lifetime of happiness? BUT first, we have to practice what we've learnt in our marriage counselling classes!
we got lots of fine-tuning to do before we sing the same tune.. :)

and to our dear friends who played a huge role in making our night so memorable..
A thank-you post is in the works, with pics and all.
so stay tune :)

it was like magic...

after a few days of recuperation..
i've resurface.
with a nasty cough and a sexy voice.
dont expect too much from this post..
the best is yet to be.


...Bridal Bouquet


...Wedding Shoes


my preciousss is back!
brighter.. sparklier than ever!

and sporting a nice french manicure for my big day.
instead of the usual bridal pink/white,
got a pink/silver glitter instead.
brides have to shine ya.. haha.

THE NIGHT BEFORE....
stayed over at my sis's..
it was already 4am when zack sent me over.
(yeah, some sleepover...)
we sat in my old room.. reminisced (and re-enact.. haha) :)


exact spot in my old room.
3 years ago to the dot.
when it all started :)


"i'm getting married tomorrow........... zzzzzz"

(sorry.. no more pics til after the dinner.)

AFTER-DINNER PARTY...
despite having 4 hours of sleep the night before,
a dayful of activities,
a night of laughter, tears of joy and entertaining..


The groom and his bride still looking good!


Mark and Des (our Emcees and drummer/vocalist)
they did a fantastic job that night!!


Fugene and Qing Yun
Chris, Adrian, Irene, Himmah, Farina and a bunch of zack's colleagues were there too.

we got gifts too!

this is from Fu and QY

it's a Pressure Cooker!
soup in an hour? no sweat! :P
also got a WMF cutlery set from Ant
and a glass pendant from Mark


so cute!

Our Bridal Suite..

time to go home...

Over the threshold..



WE'RE MARRIED! in the eyes of God.. where it really matters.

well well... this is just the appetiser.
more to come when we get the pics from Andy our photographer
and the video from Janice, our videographer
despite some upsetting moments, disappointments,
it was still truly the best day of my life.
heart-warming.. touching.. and funny.
received many praises for my groom on his talented singing and witty thank-you speech.. haha.
i would like to think all our guests enjoyed themselves too
cos we were standing by the door at 11pm
and no one was leaving! *LOL*
feedback from my colleagues was that it was a truly touching and romantic wedding *beams*
i enjoyed myself so much that i forgot i was the bride!
talk about silly poses infront of the camera *winks at Mark and Fu*
cant wait for the pics to be out!

it was simply magical....

i've never felt more loved that night when zack looked me in the eyes and sang that song to me.. When he came and brought me up on stage.. it was like magic.. As we stood there, everyone faded away and it was just the two of us.. with him singing those words to me.. meaning every one of them.. from his heart.. so clear, so true.. and.. and... there were tears in his eyes.. they didnt fall. It broke my heart...

it was the night after.. a Sunday night..
we had just finished a late night movie.
walking hand in hand.. along the streets of orchard road.
it was past midnight.
cool crisp air and a slight drizzle.
was sure one romantic night.
or maybe it was the aftermath of the night before.. :)

ju: "you know.. last night was the happiest day of my life."
zack: "what a coincidence! it's mine too!"

*big silly grins on both our faces*

His song to me...

... on our wedding day
he said it's the perfect song..
cos it says everything he wanted to say..
*tears*

UNBELIEVABLE - Craig David
Always said I would know where to find love,
Always thought I'd be ready and strong enough,
But some times I just felt I could give up.
But you came and changed my whole world now,
I'm somewhere I've never been before.
Now I see, what love means.

[Chorus]
It's so unbelievable,
And I don't want to let it go,
Something so beautiful,
Flowing down like a waterfall.
I feel like you've always been,
Forever a part of me.
And it's so unbelievable to finally be in love,
Somewhere I'd never thought I'd be.

In my heart, in my head, it's so clear now,
Hold my hand you've got nothing to fear now,
I was lost and you've rescued me some how-.
I'm alive, I'm in love you complete me,
And I've never been here before.
Now I see, what love means.

[Chorus]

When I think of what I have, and this chance I nearly lost,
I cant help but break down, and cry.
Ohh yeah, break down and cry.

[Chorus]

Now I see, what love means

it's so Unbelievable.........

7/7/7.. is the happiest day of my life!!!

2 days.... let me tell you about my day

a short one cos i'm totally pooped.

:: been out for a good part of 13 hours.
:: from 12pm - 7pm:
- i've travelled to 5 places
- took a 1-hour plus bus ride (interchange to interchange)
doing what? dont ask.. ;)
:: Bought our unity candles
:: Met up with banquet manager
:: Dinner with Chris and Michelle
:: Got flowers/ribbons to make wrist corsages for the gals
:: Met up with the gang (Des/Mark/Fu/QY) for drinks

and just finished with 1/4 of our spring-cleaning....
nitey! gonna take my cough med then hit the sack...

*my stomach is starting to turn cartwheels*

3 days more...

and yes, i'm on leave!

slept for a solid 12 hours.. how i needed that. Felt the aches, chills and lovely enlarged tonsils yesterday. Zack pumped me with meds (he even brought them to me with a glass of water.. so sweet right?). So i slept.. and i slept somemore... With some good sleep.. i'd be good as new!

Lineup for our last 3 days:
Thurs: Meeting with the banquet manager/Testing of sound system/CDs
Friday: Spring-cleaning Day.. our house looks like a tornado just sped through.
3.30 pm: Manicure / Pedicure with my darling sister
6 - 8 pm ~ Florist sending bridal bouquet / corsages
8.30 pm ~ Decorating of bridal car / Collecting of gown / suits

To the right.. to the right:
our lovely Money Box / Flower basket / Wedding Album.

Gotta go now.. leaving soon to collect my pendant.. then meet the gang for movie: TRANSFORMERS! Happy Birthday Fugene!

and when i come home tonight.. there's still the duties delegation list to do.. and the sabo-ing of groom list.. *evil laugh*

oh! gotta work on my vows too!

4 days more... a pensive night

So here i am at 1am.. doing a mask.
I really should get some sleep but well.. i'm feeling a tad hyped up :)
We got home pretty late cos we had our 2nd session with Pastor Johnny.
How did it went?
Great! and we have faith that it will all work out beautifully :)
so much to learn.. and a lifetime to look forward to.
And we are determine to enjoy our marriage..
not just surviving it.
We may stumble at times.. we may fall.
but more importantly...
we'd always have each other to depend on..
and yes, thru thick and thin..
til death do us part :)

so in 4 days time...
i'm getting really excited!

Zack is right now at Mark's.. smoking "impt shisha"
yeah yeah.. he's also up to something.
correction: THEY'RE up to something!
i'm enjoying the suspense.. haha.

So so.. what have we here?
These pics were taken last night. We had a Helpers Appreciation Dinner and it was a feast at Tao Kee! This is to thank everyone who will be helping us on our wedding day and also to run through the program with them. After dinner, we adjourned to Mark's...

Our usual gathering place: Marky's basement.

Des and Chris will be singing a duet during our ceremony: "I've Finally Found Someone".. Mark is doing percussions while Fu does guitars. This will happen after we've said our vows and about to light our unity candles *smile* Jeez.. this is like so pro! and soooo romantic *tears*


Chris and Des stretching their vocals


Mark doing percussions

Zack and Fu.. goofing ard.


QY was there too! but my trusty K800 couldnt capture everyone.

a short raw clip...


They are simply amazing. All we did was tell them we'd like a duet to be sung and all of them chipped in with ideas.. offered their incomprehensible (to me at least!) equipment and their help willingly. The tech talk that flies.. i couldnt keep track!

As zack and i were sitting on the couch listening to Des and Chris trying to reach the high notes, Mark doing percussions (akin to frying char kway teow :P) and Fu getting the cords right (and his poor aching fingers).. i couldnt help this surge of emotion well up inside me. Though Zack was sitting quietly next to me, i know he's feeling the same way. How our friends band together to make our day a memorable one. How they offered themselves.. their time unselfishly.. despite their work schedules. This is something we will always always hold dear to us.. when we needed help, the friends who were there for us.. unconditionally. We are touched.. beyond words. And from the bottom of our hearts.. Thank You! You guys are awesome! *HUGS*

5 days more ..... i'm falling ill :(

It's been a busy busy weekend for us. And a busy busy monday morning. I only have time for a cup of water now.. yes, during lunch! (and the blardee phone wouldnt stop ringing!). Anyhow, despite my heavy schedule, i'm trying to update as much as possible.. cos i so wanna document every single step of our journey to our WEDDING DAY *grins* and it's 5 DAYS MORE...!!!!

FRIDAY - half day leave
- Did my hair.. a nice color job.
- Had dinner with Ben and Val. Was lovely catching up with them. Real pity Ant and Sam couldnt join us. My days are packed.. so i'm not arranging another day to pass them the invites. Ben had probably offered his help 137 times! *grins* love ya! and u should see how Val blushed when Ben pretended to propose to her... awwwww.... i'm so happy my darling boy found such an awesome gal :)

The night was wasted away partying.. Zack/Mark/Fu @ MOS, then Kelley and gfs @ China1. Had a shisha session at Murakesh then it was back to drinking at MOS. I totally KO when i got home. Zack had to get me outta my clothes. No noti tots please.. hahahaa.

SATURDAY - a looooooong busy day.
- My afternoon was spent doing... ermmm... facial.
- Rushed to town to meet zack to collect our wedding bands :) Was an hour late!

- Went off to meet the gals at Wala for my HEN NIGHT while he went off for his Stag night.

(while zack and i were waiting for the bus to Holland V, we realised that the first bus we took together was bus no. 7! - 3 years ago :) )

Here is the most awfully blurred picture i've posted by far. But.. it's the only pic i have of us all at Wala.

It was a truly memorable night for me especially. The gals dun like clubbing and bcos i do, they made the effort to accomodate me and tried to make it as special for me. They dedicated a song.. "It Might Be You" and the beauty of it was, SY remembered that was our (zack and i) song. I was so touched and speechless.. cos at that time, no words could describe how i felt.. and "thank you" didnt seem enough. *huge hugs to all of you*deep sigh* :)

(thanks Silin for joining us after a long day at a wedding!)

and a gorgeous present from them too! :)

Zack's Stag Night?

we agreed not to call/sms each other. So-called last night of freedom *roll eyes*
so i know he was totally smashed when i received 3 smses at one go.. declaring his love for me.
3.32am: i just wanna say i love you.. Muaks!
3.42am: Know that i love you only... :)
3:42am: Nobody else... Believe me... Please.... :)
3:50am: i love you too..... :) i
5:02am: i'm till true to ju.... Alwanys... :) - he cant spell by then.. LOL

he got home at 7am.. and exclaimed proudly... "I MADE IT HOME!"

and then fall flat on the bed.

so cute! *guffaws*

Our Wedding Shots!

zack's here!
going for our final fitting..
and collecting our wedding album!
hope it'll turn out well.. :)

10 days more....

:: sorethroat
:: feverish
:: chills
:: coughing
:: gritty eyes

*stone*

lunch now.
gotta make my way to far east square.
ciao......

12 days more... i miss you so...

somebody bought a bling bling.. congrats!
that reminds me of my precious..
which is at the jeweller getting a bath and polish
feel so weird without my rings
even our wedding bands had been sent for engraving and polishing.

12 days more....
getting geared up!
another packed week: RSVP week *groans*

Wed: our only free day! - ang pow box hunting
Thurs: Final Fitting / Collection of Wedding Album / Choosing of bridal bouquet / Car deco
Fri: Dinner with the guys
MOS at night!!! (yeah! we still have fun in the midst of the busy prep)
Sat: Bachelorette Night / Bachelor Night
Sun: Helpers Appreciation dinner / Running through of Program
Collecting our rings and my pendant!

you guys know who you are :)

i thank you.. from the very bottom of my heart.
for your time..
for your support..
for your enthusiasm..
for your encouragement..

*huge hugs and many many kisses!*

our Honeymoon our Honeymoon! and we're going......

*drumroll*

dont kill me dont kill me
dont envy dont envy
*dances*
i'm giddy.. 'm giddy..

ITALY & PARISSSSSS...!!!
made our booking on monday and we'll be flying off 4 months from that day!

and we will be there for a solid 2 frolicking awesome weeks!

it's Autumn then.. not too cold, not too hot.. perfect! i need to work on my wardrobe next.. haha.

14 days to go...

zack and i had a rather busy day yesterday.
it was Distribution-Of-Cakes Day.
i'm kinda glad this part is over and done with.
now we can focus on other parts.

our last stop was Godma's and Rachel (my sis) met us there.
Why? cos we're going to Godma's jeweller! - this part i like!
bling bling shopping was absolute fun.
each of us left with huge grins on our faces.
even Godma who only intended to bring us there,
ended up buying 2 gorgeous pieces..
tai tais are like this, they dun bat an eye paying 1.7k for diamonds.. hahaha
i got an omega chain and a diamond pendant (yes, another one.. hehe).
i'm enjoying being bride!
but... a part of me was sad.
of what we had traded in.


thanks sweetheart for visiting my relatives with me.. without a single grumble *muaks* love u!

15 days to go... diamond talk.

so here i am on a friday night..
in the cool com room..
surfing for a nice song..
while zack plays with his new toy next to me..
(soooo noisy.. haha)

so last evening....
we had a great meeting with the hotel coordinator.
first time meeting her,
and i must say i'm comfortable leaving things in her hands :)
She seems efficient and rather accommodating.
So we negotiated successfully for free corkage for the 1st 36 bottles of wine! yayy!
and we managed to upgrade our fish to Red Garoupa :D
so everyone gets to eat good quality fish!

here's the good one.

I BOUGHT MY BRIDAL JEWELLERY!
and i love it tons! *huge grin*
never in my life had i ever dream that i'd be wearing REAL diamonds on my wedding day. Oh man....

i had been scouting around for awhile
it sure feels damn good being able to step in
and know that you really might be getting those gorgeous pieces.
this is probably the only time in my life
so i enjoyed it while it last :D
(i did put on a $26K diamond necklace.. hehe - not that i can afford that!)

when i've finally shortlisted what i like,
i dragged zack there to get the stamp of approval.
imagine your hubby telling you..
"just get what you like.."
"oh really?!!!" *eyes glittering profusely*

decided against those more formal dressy bridal necklaces
and got a pendant instead. Something i can wear out after the wedding.
got the pendant customized so i wouldnt get it til next week. cant wait!
in total, paid more than what i initially planned but still lower than the budget given.
if i adhere to the budget, i could have gotten my Full Eternity Ring.
ju ju.. be sensible.. not now not now..
and it'll be more meaningful if zack got it for me (there's a symbolism to it) *HINT HINT*
i chose a really lovely ring to match the pendant.
i've been staring at it all night.
yeah, i love pretty things!

Tomorrow?
another long day...

18 days to go...

we've changed our march-in song to....... *secret*

so many happenings.
no time to do proper updates.
i'm still saving the most awesome news *beams*

going for facial this evening.
in the midst of the wedding prep,
there's still personal grooming to take care of.
i need to find slots for 1 more facial session and a trip to the salon.

busy busy.. as a bumble bee :)

like how i tackle any new task.. i read.

i read the first 3 chapters..
oh boy, i need to work so much harder!
Cos i'm doing it all wrong *sigh*
negative behaviour begets negative response.
hurtful spiteful words only damage.
a step back each and you will see a clearer picture.
a hug and a kiss turn things round.

the real challenge is.... practicing what you know.


note to self: What is pride.. where the person you love most is concerned?

Marriage is made in Heaven...

...but Maintenance is done on Earth

We had a fruitful pre-marriage counseling with Pastor Johnny last night.

For the first time, someone lay it all out for us. A beautiful fabric of marriage takes tons of work to thread. Yes, we all know it but its always good for someone to knock it right into our head. To shake us up so we wouldnt get complacent and take things for granted.

Communication.. or the lack of, is probably the major pitfall in a marriage. And this is an area we have to work on. I looked back and saw how my stubborness, hard headedness prevented me from listening one time too many. All the good sense is up there but when i get emotional, i just blocked it.. refusing to listen to what anyone has to say but what my feelings tell me. And mind you, sometimes your feelings just aint accurate.

I have my scars and i have my fears. I'm reserved, i'm guarded and don't confide easily. Especially on things that's close to my heart. Cos there were times things i said in confidence were turned on me. So try now i must. To let go, to trust, to bond. I hear, but i dont believe. It then dawned on me that sometimes, believing is really seeing. Using your head, can perhaps be wiser than using your heart.

I suppose some couples are just able to get along better, while some takes a longer time to understand each other. I asked him a question last night, and was hurt by the reply. Then i realised if the question was tossed to me, my answer would be the same as his. I had an easy relationship where not much effort had to be pumped in.. where a high level of understanding aint that tough to attain. However, as jo and i had outlined the attributes of a SNAG.. they are a charming lot. Husband material? Well.... Nevertheless, i thank God for it. Though that didnt provide me with much training ground.

So work now i must...

did i mention i'm really scared. I really am.. of it not working.

"you held me tight in your arms and whispered those words.. you waked in the middle of the night and thanked me. For what.. i asked. For loving me.. you said."