The day that Stanley got married. In the typical Chinese way.
I woke up late at four in the morning. Stanley said that he would be leaving for the bride's place at five.
I was still groggy and sleepy when I reached his place, which was packed with his family and friends. Even at the wee hour of the morning, the house was bustling with people getting ready to welcome the bride.
I had some breakfast at Stan's place before departing. Stan's mother gave some milo, and I added Nescafe powder to it. That would keep me up for a few more hours later. ;P
There were five cars forming the bride-receiving procession. We rode in a line, and it was quite a scene on the quiet morning road.
We finally reached the bride's place, and the whole lot of us packed the door to the bride's family flat.
I woke up late at four in the morning. Stanley said that he would be leaving for the bride's place at five.
I was still groggy and sleepy when I reached his place, which was packed with his family and friends. Even at the wee hour of the morning, the house was bustling with people getting ready to welcome the bride.
I had some breakfast at Stan's place before departing. Stan's mother gave some milo, and I added Nescafe powder to it. That would keep me up for a few more hours later. ;P
There were five cars forming the bride-receiving procession. We rode in a line, and it was quite a scene on the quiet morning road.
We finally reached the bride's place, and the whole lot of us packed the door to the bride's family flat.
Stan looking extremely please and happy on his big day :)The day had not broken when we were at the bride's door.
Stan had to wait until the family of the bride allowed him to enter the house for the bride.
The "Brothers"The band of "Brothers" was supposed to be there to support the groom in winning his bride over from the bride's family.
Stan, and his bride, after going through the "Sister's" obstacleStan got through the door without much difficulty.
The only thing was that his brothers would have to suffer on his behalf in order to get him into the door. ;P
Stan escorting his bride from her placeWhen the bride was ready, Stan took Ling's hand and walked her out of her house. Ling bowed to her parents before leaving the house, a sign of respect and gratitute from the child to the parents for all the years and effort in raising her up and caring for her.
Finally, at Stan's placeStan had brought his bride home.
Stan wrote this calligraphy.
It meant, "Chi Ling and Phoenix reside here"
Chi Ling is a Chinese lucky mascot that represented the male or husband, and Phoenix was the lucky mascot that represented the female or wife.
The new room
The Wedding LampsTwo red wedding lamps that represented the well wishing of "Forever One Heart".
The lamp was supposed to be light the whole day, or for a couple of days, depending on which culture.
Stan and Ling, Husband and Wife.Congratulations, Stan. :)
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