tying the knots

This could be the only wedding where I felt so worried coz I was supposed to have a big part on it but I wasn’t sure what kind of wedding it will be, the process and all. My sis seemed calm so I felt more relaxed as I knew things were going to go well.

My sister’s wedding was prepared 3 months in advance, I wished I could’ve done more, but she excused me from any committee preparation due to distance. God is good, she got all the help she needed from close friends, especially a lady by the name Lana who I knew took major part of the ceremony and reception. I was briefed on what I should do and took care of, no big task so I knew I could do it. I wish I was more involved, but I guess no need to regret anything.

The Immanuel church was nicely decorated, with tiny flowers on each rows of the seats lined with white lace. The ceremony was nicely arranged (tho I think the priest should’ve spoken louder). The solo singer female sang difficult tunes beautifully. The only minus thing was it was too damn hot. Most of us sat endured the ceremony sweating in our suits or kebayas (couldn’t wait to take it off and slip on something more comfy and cool).

Felt slightly relieved after the ceremony. It was now official, and I welcomed all the attending relatives of my new brother in law to the family. They’re more of a huggy family so that was nice, avoid hugging one guy tho.

I always knew that a gathering such as this reception is the best place to meet people and re-affirm relations. While everybody was busy eating and talking, as soon as the speech and prayers were over I started to mingle with every familiar faces I know. Relatives from my mom side, relatives from my dad side, old friends from church, practically everybody. It was a perfect time to catch up on what people are up to, of course to update them on what’s going on in my life also. Perhaps some close cousins felt neglected, but they should understand I don’t have much opportunities like this. I didn’t eat until I think I’ve greeted everybody I knew. Of course by that time most of the foods were gone.

I felt happy for my sis. After all the troubles and effort, she finally made it. Yep, most of us were a bit skeptical, not in a negative manner where we would persuade her to forget about marrying the guy, but being positive and encouraging yet in a tentative way. Confusing eh? You can only find out if you’re going to be part of the family. Nah..!

I didn’t get anything for the bride and groom, and I’m not going to use the same excuses of being distance away and busy. I know I should’ve. Maybe they will accept a belated gift? Hmm.. something new, something old and something blue.. (do I get it right?).