Now that we had settled the location, it was time to appoint the bridal party *gosh I almost typed "birdy party*.
ANTH'S GROOMSMEN [Contributing editor: Anthony]
Tony Le
To me, a.k.a Habib - a nick that was born from a very drunken night on holiday together with the boys.
I first met Tony at Saturday morning language school when we were around 11 or 12 years old, where I'd used to try to copy his extremely illegible homework. We were in the same class for a year until he left for another school. We met again when we started at the same high school, both with little or no friends who joined us from primary...sob. Over those early years, we'd somehow always end up in the same class, where I'd continue to slack and rely on his work. But more importantly, fall into the same group of friends and finding that we both have very similar aspirations and personalities. After a few halarious trips together with some of the boys and a healthy and friendly competition for marks throughout school and uni (I always won :P), Habib and I still practically mirror each other in view of life, career choices and humour. If there's ever a time I need a serious man to man consultation, he'd be the go to person and vice versa.
Tony has a quality that I look up to - he delivers. If the fella sets his mind on something, you can bet your hard earned dollar that he will show the tenacity and discipline to achieve his goals. E.g. he didn't evolve from a festively plump kid into an athletic runner he is today by just reading Men's Fitness.
From all the life learning's we've shared, to some of the biggest and memorable laughs together, our friendship has always been natural and real, which is the reason why I've asked Tony to be my Best man.
Matt Burfitt
I first met Tony at Saturday morning language school when we were around 11 or 12 years old, where I'd used to try to copy his extremely illegible homework. We were in the same class for a year until he left for another school. We met again when we started at the same high school, both with little or no friends who joined us from primary...sob. Over those early years, we'd somehow always end up in the same class, where I'd continue to slack and rely on his work. But more importantly, fall into the same group of friends and finding that we both have very similar aspirations and personalities. After a few halarious trips together with some of the boys and a healthy and friendly competition for marks throughout school and uni (I always won :P), Habib and I still practically mirror each other in view of life, career choices and humour. If there's ever a time I need a serious man to man consultation, he'd be the go to person and vice versa.
Tony has a quality that I look up to - he delivers. If the fella sets his mind on something, you can bet your hard earned dollar that he will show the tenacity and discipline to achieve his goals. E.g. he didn't evolve from a festively plump kid into an athletic runner he is today by just reading Men's Fitness.
From all the life learning's we've shared, to some of the biggest and memorable laughs together, our friendship has always been natural and real, which is the reason why I've asked Tony to be my Best man.
Matt Burfitt
This little man in the little hole is like a white brother I never had. I met Burf in early high school long before he budded into the oozing hunk of a male you see here...lol. With his bowl haircut and oversized 'Gangsta G' clothing, I admit I never expected for him and I to be mates for this long. But the test of time proved me wrong, as Burf has wholeheartedly and has never failed to keep our friendship alive over the years, as we transitioned from high school, parted to different tertiary studies, then career paths we're on now.
The honesty in his friendship could not be more appreciated. From the random calls and sms's periodically in tune of 'miss ya bro, its been too long..' that reminds me of the fun times we had as kids, to the alert one day last year that he booked a trip out to Singapore so that we could catch up (on the way to a hop scotch holiday around Asia of course!). An absolute true friend, not just to me, but to the group of us boys. Burf has always been the one person that I believe with all of one's possible effort, to be the glue of our high school group's friendship.
The honesty in his friendship could not be more appreciated. From the random calls and sms's periodically in tune of 'miss ya bro, its been too long..' that reminds me of the fun times we had as kids, to the alert one day last year that he booked a trip out to Singapore so that we could catch up (on the way to a hop scotch holiday around Asia of course!). An absolute true friend, not just to me, but to the group of us boys. Burf has always been the one person that I believe with all of one's possible effort, to be the glue of our high school group's friendship.
Nam Nguyen
Although after high school "Nambo" moved to practically around the corner from my house in Australian terms (anything within 5 minutes), I know it's definitely not the convenience that has kept our friendship constant throughout the years. Nam and I met when he moved school and ended up in my class in year 7. After one late and halarious night working on a group assignment that year, I knew we were meant to be friends.
Growing up, he'd help me format my computer what seems like a hundred times and spend weekends out getting up to mischief during our early teenage years.
Always having a common interest of gizmos and gadgets, I have fond memories of how many days and nights we'd spend in my parents' garage installing sounds systems into our cars, ripping it out and doing it all over again to the next.
I see Nam now as sort of like the acting son of my family while I'm in Singapore, every now and then popping over to help my mum and dad with any technical problems and occasionally sit in at dinner.
One stand out moment that I really never thanked Nambo was NYE of 2008 when Viv returned home to Singapore first without me. The one and only person that burnt the night away with me playing video games to take my mind off that extremely sad day. Thanks mate.
Growing up, he'd help me format my computer what seems like a hundred times and spend weekends out getting up to mischief during our early teenage years.
Always having a common interest of gizmos and gadgets, I have fond memories of how many days and nights we'd spend in my parents' garage installing sounds systems into our cars, ripping it out and doing it all over again to the next.
I see Nam now as sort of like the acting son of my family while I'm in Singapore, every now and then popping over to help my mum and dad with any technical problems and occasionally sit in at dinner.
One stand out moment that I really never thanked Nambo was NYE of 2008 when Viv returned home to Singapore first without me. The one and only person that burnt the night away with me playing video games to take my mind off that extremely sad day. Thanks mate.
MY BRIDESMAIDS
Edrea Teo
It was the first day of Primary school (Year 1/ Primary 1) when Edrea and I first met. We were both only 7 years old and I vividly recall her putting both legs up on the desk and letting out a tired yawn. "Er, ok," I thought to myself.
We always ended up in the same class (bottom class) throughout the six years. Unfortunately (for me anyway), we ended up in different high schools and hence lost contact with each other.
Fate brought us back together when we met up again in Melbourne. Though at different unis, we frequently caught up and became even closer than ever! She's always filled with thoughtfulness - She would surprise me by putting a bag of my favourite jellybeans (green lime) in my mailbox. We share the same lame sense of humour and would text each other random jokes even when we're in different countries. The best thing we have in common? Eggplant dip. We'll eat it everyday with anything.
We always ended up in the same class (bottom class) throughout the six years. Unfortunately (for me anyway), we ended up in different high schools and hence lost contact with each other.
Fate brought us back together when we met up again in Melbourne. Though at different unis, we frequently caught up and became even closer than ever! She's always filled with thoughtfulness - She would surprise me by putting a bag of my favourite jellybeans (green lime) in my mailbox. We share the same lame sense of humour and would text each other random jokes even when we're in different countries. The best thing we have in common? Eggplant dip. We'll eat it everyday with anything.
Ng Ying Zi
Ying ZI and I both met when we were in Primary 5. She was a newcomer in my primary school and the teacher made her sat next to me. She wore a different uniform which made me turn to look at her. "Er, ok", I thought to myself. (I guess that was my favourite phrase as a kid).
We discovered that we lived a few streets away from each other. This sparked off afternoons of roller-skating, roller-blading, playing in the park, hanging out at her house etc. Best of all, this girl taught me how to ride a bicycle. Method: Get to the top of the hill (we literally lived in "the hills"), mount yourself on the bike, push yourself off and ride along with the speed. "Eventually," she claimed, "the momentum would give you the balance you need". I managed with a number of crashes into her gate, her dad's car and a few trees.
Another fond memory was that I used to doodle in her Chinese textbook during class, to the point where her Mum rang me and gave me a good scolding. I still think her Mum dislikes me until now.
Just like Edrea and I, we went to different high schools but with Ying Zi, we kept in contact with our pagers (pagers!!). She's someone I'd turn to mostly to do sports although I'll never give up persuading her to wear high heels and go shopping with. We've never ridden a bicycle together since primary school but she's the first one I'll call to go for a run with.
We discovered that we lived a few streets away from each other. This sparked off afternoons of roller-skating, roller-blading, playing in the park, hanging out at her house etc. Best of all, this girl taught me how to ride a bicycle. Method: Get to the top of the hill (we literally lived in "the hills"), mount yourself on the bike, push yourself off and ride along with the speed. "Eventually," she claimed, "the momentum would give you the balance you need". I managed with a number of crashes into her gate, her dad's car and a few trees.
Another fond memory was that I used to doodle in her Chinese textbook during class, to the point where her Mum rang me and gave me a good scolding. I still think her Mum dislikes me until now.
Just like Edrea and I, we went to different high schools but with Ying Zi, we kept in contact with our pagers (pagers!!). She's someone I'd turn to mostly to do sports although I'll never give up persuading her to wear high heels and go shopping with. We've never ridden a bicycle together since primary school but she's the first one I'll call to go for a run with.
Tina Le (My soon-to-be sister-in-law)
I was honestly scared when I first met Tina. She's Anthony's sister and sisters can get pretty nasty to their brother's girlfriend. I really hoped she'd like me and I guess since I'm still standing here today, I've done well? :)
Tina and I got closer as I visited Anth's family during weekends when we were living in Melbourne. I felt very honoured when she started trusting me with her secrets, of which I've kept until today. (Some of these secrets are no longer valid thought because she got herself busted).
I started loving Tina heaps when I realised she's like a younger sister I've never had. She'd turn to me for advice and it'll remind me of advice I would ask my own older sister. Like Edrea and me, we've got a very lame sense of humour as well, sometimes we even forget why we laughed in the first place, then we'd laugh at that. One awesome thing we share in common: Gorgeous hair extensions!!!
Tina and I got closer as I visited Anth's family during weekends when we were living in Melbourne. I felt very honoured when she started trusting me with her secrets, of which I've kept until today. (Some of these secrets are no longer valid thought because she got herself busted).
I started loving Tina heaps when I realised she's like a younger sister I've never had. She'd turn to me for advice and it'll remind me of advice I would ask my own older sister. Like Edrea and me, we've got a very lame sense of humour as well, sometimes we even forget why we laughed in the first place, then we'd laugh at that. One awesome thing we share in common: Gorgeous hair extensions!!!
Wenona Lok (Maid of Honor)
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AND MORE...
Master of Ceremony(s)
Garry Sien & Jeremy Lee
Red Packet Box Bearer
Alistair An
Flower Girl
Anne Le (My other soon-to-be sister-in-law)
Page Boy
To be confirmed
