The Big Day is HERE!!! "101010"

After all the long awaiting, the day is here. The day before a group of 12 of Agnes' friends started arriving one after another. Some of my friends couldn't make it due to unavoidable circumstances, but still appreciate their effort. The whole day was filled with picking up friends arriving at different time. Lots of eating, butter kaya toast, coffee, laksa for breakfast, cendol, laksa, nasi lemak with rendang for lunch, layered caked for tea, and not forgetting satay celup for dinner. Luckily CY was there to fill up gaps when I was busy and also fetching them around. We also had to checked into the homestay, pick up the flowers, going back and fro from town and home was tiring indeed. Later that night, my exclassmates and I managed to meet up and chit chatted. Great meet up with the guys. Then I had to bring all my stuffs and attire for the big day over to the homestay with the rest of them and Agnes. We decided to stayed overnight so that we could wake up early, prepare ourselves, and had her friends help her doing the makeup and hair.

We woke up at about 5am and started preparing ourselves while most of them were knocked out due to the all the boost they had the night before. Luckily I was spared. We rushed our way to Heng Ann just before 7am. Her parents were there while my dad and sisters came right after. When everyone was there, only we were able to go into the hall and ready for the events. They started off with the vow exchanging and signing of the certificate of marriage. Then, went to the top floor for some group prayers. They had a red ribbon which I had to wear it around me, probably for synchronization and also sort of Chinese culture. Next was releasing some balloons, sort of publicity kind of events. Not that well organised but still pretty cool, where all the couple is supposed to form a huge circle around the balloons, each holding a string to it, and releasing them all together. Then we were back in the hall and followed by a short fashion show by some bridal house ( being the sponsors ). Next was some "fun" activities for everyone.

1. Creative Proposal - The guy is supposed to come up with the most creative proposal to propose to his wife-to-be.

2. Kiss the bride - The most creative way to kiss your wife. The very creative ones got to show it on the stage. Too bad I'm not so creative.

3. Exchanging of rings

4. Toast to the couples

5. Eating chocolate - Not as easy as it sounded. The ladies will have the chocolate held with her mouth while the guys are supposed to slowly nibble every bit off.

6. Receiving the the certificate of marriage - Every couple goes on the stage to receive their certificate ( Like convocation, LoL )

7. Finally the group photo.

8. Lunch.

Although lunch was provided, but it was buffet style and everyone had to queue, so we skipped that and went to a restaurant which we've made reservation for lunch with friends and family members. It was indeed a long morning event. And thanks to all friends who've come all the way from everywhere to Melaka, and beloved family members and all the wishes from everyone. After lunch, some of her friends had to get back, so we sent them off, before heading back. Upon reaching, I was so tired that I just fell on the bed and slept till evening in my best attire. What a long day... ^^v

There was my best buddy together ^^

The "Archi Gang"

All the 100 couples on the day

There's almost everyone after luncheon

Thx to Wayne for his creativity :)

p/s thx to my sis lovely post :)

Thanks to Eugene n CY being my cameraman for the day, all the sweat and effort.

Thanks to those who've made it for the event.

Thanks to all who've sent their wishes.

Shopping for her attire

It was a long Merdeka weekend + holiday. So Agnes came up to Penang and we went shopping, hang out and to look for the suitable attire. After going through all the shops and stalls, we finally saw a nice dress which I think pretty suits her. It's a simple dress, red and white from Forever21. =) So for myself I'll need to find a nice white shirt probably with a nice red tie to suit her. Still hunting.

Fixing of THE day

10.10.10
Sound pretty cool to me. So we've decided to proceed our registration on the 10th of October 2010 (101010). Since it's such meaningful day, as usual it'll be packed with couples to get themselves registered on that very day. You need to fill up some a form, bring some documents

1. Collect the application form (Borang KC 02).
2. Photocopy a sets of (A4 size not to be cut) identity cards (Front & Back) each.
3. Photocopy a sets of (A4 size not to be cut) birth certificates each.
4. Attached a passport-size coloured photographs each.
5. Photocopy a sets (A4 size, not to be cut) of the respective identity cards of two witnesses who must be Malaysia Citizen above 21 years old.
6. For the completed form & bring it to the Commissioner of Oath. With his / her 'legalised' signature, it means that he / she is the witness to see the bride and groom sign the form & also to confirm that the photostate IC is the same as the actual IC. The registration fee is RM 20.
7. Waiting period is 3 weeks from the date of submission. Without Objection from any party, ROM can be carry on the desired date arranged.
8. There might be some extra fees incurred if you decided to held it at private locations.

Simple ain't it. :) The simplest way, you can just go to the local Jabatan Pendaftaran for your registration. Else, you can do it in churches, temples, and some associations which is they normally have an officer who are qualified to be the witness to certify your registration. We decided to do it in a chinese association, Heng Ann in Melaka. It's a popular chinese association and it's also nearby my house.

Heng Ann Association
Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho,
75000 Malacca.
Tel/Fax: 06-2833217
Mr.Goh
Map Link

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We are also inviting some friends and family over to join in the occasion. Anticipating... It's getting closer..

The Precious ( images )

The day after.. ^_^

The starting point

How it all happen was a little messy and complicated. I'll skip the long winded story and proceed to the starting point. We went shopping around in mlk and they were having some jewelery fair. I knew I'm having trouble selecting the best, so instead we went looking around, and of course were looking for some of her favorites, while i'm taking down all the notes in my head. At the end of the day we walked away. A little disappointment for her maybe, but I knew what I need. It was few days before our trip to Krabi, and so I knew Krabi will be my spot, and I went back the day after. Since she was working, I had the chance to sneak out and get the RING. I got hers and then find a matching one for myself. I was a little nervous though, dunno why. But got it and sneak it into my luggage without her knowledge. I had to keep it nicely so that she won't notice it in case she happens to open my bags. On the flight my mind started wondering, and planning out some ideas. We had another couple there with us, luckily our seats were separated, but I ended up with my guy friend instead. So I took this chance to tell him my plans, and get them to play along.

I had 2 alternatives, a nice bar or the beach. I was preparing the script though if I were to be standing in front of the crowd. So my mind was wandering, looking for words. She caught me being dreamy once a while, I tried hiding it away and pretended to be dreamy instead of practicing for my script. I decided to do it on the last night of our trip, so I only had this once shot and no room for failure. We had wonderful few days before the DAY arrived. I got more nervous this time but tried to hide them away. I planned to do it in a singing cafe which I spotted the night before. I didn't have a chance to really check it out. So as dinner time comes, its time for ACTION. I made her leave the room first while I get my STUFF, nicely hidden in my bag. As usual we went for dinner. We took some time looking at things and choosing place for dinner. By the end of the dinner, we walked back to the area around the targeted SPOT. They had a nice singer there, with everyone on the sofa listening and watching the man performs under the dim lights. We didn't walked in the cafe, but stroll around there as it was by the beach. We sat down nearby just close enough to listen to those soothing songs as we sat under the moonlight, trying to gaze some stars while we whisper among ourselves. I hesitated a little, as I decided to go in, it was a little too late. They were packing their instruments and equipments. So I guess I just slipped the chance away.

So I went to plan B. The beach. This is a more conservative plan as it would just be me and her and the other couple friend of ours. We saw this lucky hot air lantern that ppl were putting up for good luck. So, I took this chance to put one for ourselves. My friend played along by being the initiator to suggest us to put the lantern. Me, supporting the notion but she did NOT. It took a while before I manage to persuade her that we lit a lantern for ourselves. So we wrote on the lantern

JH ♥MY

was here in Krabi Aug 2010

So we headed towards the beach to lit the lantern and let if fly up to the sky. My friends put up theirs first while she was busy taking some photos I was getting ready and putting IT into my pocket. Then it was our turn to light ours and let it fly into the sky. We were each holding onside of the lantern. It was rather big so it manage to give me some coverage. While the lantern was being lit, it took a while before the hot air accumulates in it. So I took IT out and held it on my hand. As the lantern was ready to take off, we let go our hands and watch the lantern rose into the sky. I open it up and down on my knee. She was watching the lantern and when she looked down, I popped the question. " Will you marry me?" She looked clueless and a little surprised I guessed. She stood there and didn't know what to do. And finally she nodded her head and said YES. I put the ring into her little finger, gave her a kiss on the lips and we walked our way back to the room. I felt so relieved. Although it didn't go with my first plan, but I'm glad I still made it. Too bad it was dark on the beach.

♥ 14 Aug 2010 ♥