This afternoon, I sang for a friend's cousin's wedding. It also happened to be the couple's ninth year anniversary. Yes, they've been together for 9 years, seven of which was spent raising a child. The ceremony was short and simple. Highlight of the rite were the priest's lack of "ch" (like church as tsurts) and his signal for the groom to kiss the bride (You may now give eats other the sign of peace).
It was a wedding reception like no other I've attended. First and foremost, the oldies were separated from the 40 and below crowd. They were seated at the Jade Hall while the younger ones were situated in the Banyan Hall. They were given plated dinners, while we feasted on cocktails. The connecting room was used by the couple for cake-cutting, toasting and speeches.
Secondly, they didn't have the usual entertainment like a string quartet or a wedding singer. Instead, they had several performers to entertain their guests. When we first came in, 3rd Avenue was already on stage. They rendered around ten songs while we're having dinner. This act was followed by MYMP who sang three songs. After which, Akafellas showcased their talent. I can not begin to imagine how much they spent to pull off such a major production.
It was a pleasure to see such a happy couple. The groom was so full of energy. He serenaded his wife with the Akafellas. He danced to the beatbox also. These numbers were not part of the program. He was so loud when he's with friends yet so gentle when he's with his bride. The bride, on the other hand, was happy in a quiet sort-of-way. She had tears of joy when they danced. It was quite evident that they are happy to have their friends and family with them on the day God blessed their union. One thing's obvious to everyone, they are still very clingy even after all these years. They still can't get their hands off each other.
What I remember most vividly were the pieces of advice from the fathers of the newlyweds. One said, "don't argue with your wife. You will never win."
The other said, "do what your wife tells you and she'll let you do what you want." Those men are very wise indeed.
It was a wedding reception like no other I've attended. First and foremost, the oldies were separated from the 40 and below crowd. They were seated at the Jade Hall while the younger ones were situated in the Banyan Hall. They were given plated dinners, while we feasted on cocktails. The connecting room was used by the couple for cake-cutting, toasting and speeches.
Secondly, they didn't have the usual entertainment like a string quartet or a wedding singer. Instead, they had several performers to entertain their guests. When we first came in, 3rd Avenue was already on stage. They rendered around ten songs while we're having dinner. This act was followed by MYMP who sang three songs. After which, Akafellas showcased their talent. I can not begin to imagine how much they spent to pull off such a major production.
It was a pleasure to see such a happy couple. The groom was so full of energy. He serenaded his wife with the Akafellas. He danced to the beatbox also. These numbers were not part of the program. He was so loud when he's with friends yet so gentle when he's with his bride. The bride, on the other hand, was happy in a quiet sort-of-way. She had tears of joy when they danced. It was quite evident that they are happy to have their friends and family with them on the day God blessed their union. One thing's obvious to everyone, they are still very clingy even after all these years. They still can't get their hands off each other.
What I remember most vividly were the pieces of advice from the fathers of the newlyweds. One said, "don't argue with your wife. You will never win."
The other said, "do what your wife tells you and she'll let you do what you want." Those men are very wise indeed.
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