...and weddings.

Yes, 5 July saw our family's first nephew tying the knot with his long time girlfriend.

It was a reunion of sorts albeit my late father wasnt there. We missed you, dad.

The tea-ceremony at noon started the wedding celebration for us.

Then it was dinner at Hotel Mutiara, Century Gardens, Johor Bahru.

The theme was Nyonya Kebaya, seeing that our late great-grandmother was a Grand Nyonya herself. We took some lovely pics, you can view them in Facebook.

It was a fun and different wedding of sorts. There was karaoke, song and dance by members of the family, kids and grown-ups..then believe it or not, yes, a PS competition between bride and groom, then best man and bridesmaid, then free for all. It was as usual a gathering of old friends and relatives from far and near. yes it would have been complete if my dad was there, but some things we can't change... anyway, ...

To Adrian and Serene here's wishing you some verses by Joanna Fuchus..

On your joyful wedding day,
You begin a brand new life.

Friends and family give their gifts

To joyful husband, blissful wife.
But the greatest gift you'll ever get,

A gift from heaven above,

Is love forever, ending never, Everlasting love.
You'll share life's joy and pleasure;

You'll have plenty of that, it's true.

But love is the real treasure.

For your new spouse and you.
And if life hands you challenges,

As it does to one and all,

Your love will hold you steady

And never let you fall.
Your wedding day is full of joy;
Among the finest things in life,

a good marriage is the most satisfying and rewarding,

the deepest and best of pleasures.

That blessed relationship uplifts, enriches, encourages and strengthens both husband and wife.

A loving marriage overcomes any obstacles the world may put in its way,

strengthening the special marital bond with every challenge conquered.

Your wedding is the start of something better than you can imagine.

May your marriage be all that you dream of and more.
A wedding is a door to happiness,

When two decide to share their lives as one.

Your marriage is an adventure bright and new;

The pleasures and delights have just begun.
I/We wish for you a lifetime full of love;

May you always keep that magical attraction.

Let your bond and your commitment grow with time,

So that all your days are filled with satisfaction.
Congratulations and God Bless you both.