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It is only 40 days to go and the Invitations are sent

 

That’s right you should have the invitations in your hot little hands by now and if you haven’t then go check the letter box it is probably waiting for you. If you have told us that you’ll be coming or not let us know ASAP.

 

Mail us at
[email protected] or [email protected]

 

Now we have not exactly been inundate with responses for our blog regarding the section Help US. Ok, I will have to put on my best teachers voice and say that you have to step up and write a sentence or two, it is not difficult, that is it just type away and let the thoughts flow….

 

Ok! Let’s get typing, it will only take a minute……………

 

Help us....


We would like to hear a short story from you about Gladys & Philip as a couple or individuals (either written here or @ the blog). The story could be funny or heart warming


 

On the big day during the reception the MC will read your story....this will help entertain and bring that personal connection to the day. So put your thinking hat on and tell us your favorite story about the bride or groom or couple. Thanks for making our day memorable.....

 

Ok now that you have finished that task I thank you. You did do it right?

 

Now there are few people that are more organized then my sister Lil. I used to call her Aunty Lil on her insistence but that is another story.

 

She is very organized and she sent me her itinerary which was several pages long I have included her “must sees” (I added the Changi Museum) in Singapore are:


Singapore Botanic Gardens       

http://www.sbg.org.sg/

Chinatown                   
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown,_Singapore

Singapore City Gallery

http://www.ura.gov.sg/

Colonial District                                            

http://www.lifestylewiki.com/Colonial_District


Asian Civilizations Museum   

http://www.acm.org.sg/home/home.asp

Changi Museum         

http://www.changimuseum.com

 
 
Singapore a go go

We have just come back from Singapore and it was go go go.  We did the food tasting at Raffles and organized the bridesmaid dresses, met with Hannah the wedding planner and caught up with Gladys family and we all had a great time. Gladys was a busy bee. We did have time for a massage though….but no karaoke unfortunately


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Q: I am invited to a Chinese wedding, what gift should I bring for the newlyweds?

A: The most common Chinese wedding gift and the one we would prefer (due to travel) is cash wrapped in red envelope, also named  Li Shi money.  Check is acceptable, of course. 

Q. Why Red….It is all about good fortune

A: It is all about luck and good fortune, Gladys’ Dad helped us pick and the date, no you just can’t go and get married on any old day, it is all about….good fortune, we have already won prizes in two raffles this year and $90 in the lotto. With any marriage good fortune is important for sure….

There are no clear literary sources from which to trace the origin of the red envelope tradition. In China, during the Qing Dynasty, the elderly would thread coins with a red string. The money was called yāsuì qián (traditional Chinese: 压岁钱), meaning "money warding off evil spirits", and was believed to protect the elderly from sickness and death. The yāsuì qián was replaced by red envelopes when printing presses became more common. Red envelopes are also referred to as yāsuì qián.

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Red Packet


The red packet looks like this
with the Chinese character happy for our oversees guest you can buy them at all major book store or the gift shop at you hotel.  We don’t really mind you use some other money packet if you prefer to do so.


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Chinese Character (Happy)
 


Q: Can you teach me some auspicious words for congratulations to the newlyweds?


A: Bai Tou Xie Lao, meaning "may you two grow old together, and be each other's companion when your hair are white."  Bai Nian Hao Ho, meaning "may you happily together for a hundred years." 


Q: Any taboos at a Chinese wedding?


A: Certain people should not attend Chinese wedding, someone whose immediate family member just passed away... However, for the younger generations, these are not considered taboo anymore. 


The wedding will take on a western feel with plenty of dancing to complete the evening. So make sure you bring your dancing shoes, the big day is just around the corner.



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