Ku Kwa Ku Kwa Ku Kwa Ku Kwa 小青蛙

Finally, the frog prince and princess 1 (the original one, heh heh), have married one another. Though he is far from rich, he's got himself a most priceless treasure in Ellen.

Froggy motifs are everywhere: from a pair of frogs adorning the bridal car (the frog bride with a strand of pearls no less!) to frogs on invite cards, and sitting on Andrew's home-made lily pads to the (gasp!) green of the bridesmaids' dresses - Ellen's fav color and frogs were the order of the day.

Woke up at 4.30 am to run over to Ellen's house (never even woke up that early for Northstar!). It's a hot and humid day at Action Theatre for the ceremony, with bridesmaids and bride and bride's mother breaking down at the end of the simple yet beautiful ceremony for the sacrifices that the mother had made to get the wedding going. And this despite initial objection, growing love for Andrew, little money but lots of creativity.

I think the best part of the whole wedding was that while it was simply done and many things home made, it was the love that was poured in by all of Ellen and Andrew's friends and relatives that made the day so special.

1. Poor Erik and Zach, as the good "heng dais" that they are, hula-ed, sang songs and painted their nails to get Andrew through the bridesmaids' ragging.
2. Little cakes (yummy strawberry, kaya slices and chocolate and fruit tartlets) were gaily arranged in dim sum baskets for a Fusion effect. Pink lemonade was served, while the guests mingled about to view their wedding photos hung up on cable ties on wooden frames. All baked, mixed, and hung up by friends and family.
3. Mart and Eliz's heartfelt worship session always brought tears to my eyes.
4. Ellen's gown was such a dream - the train was beautiful!!!
5. Food was good at hotel. Room was lovely too.

Overall, quite a memorable wedding. Truly a lesson of being far more blessed to give than to receive. Seeing the joy on their faces is really a reward in itself.