Congratulations to Ai Hoon & Aries

We attended Ai Hoon & Aries wedding on 5.10.08. It was held at the Nathania Springs in the Dandenongs Victoria Australia. Both Mei Lee and I were looking forward to attend their wedding as we have not been to a "aussie" style wedding. We know its going to be different from those we have attended so far.

We were there early to help both of them out with the front desk and to organise the arrival of guests before the Holy Matrimony at 2.30pm.

By 2.15pm, Ai Hoon arrives in their new shinny red car, given to them by their parents as their wedding gift, so I heard. All the photographers were rushing out trying to get a nice shot of the princess of the day. I wonder whether she felt like a superstar with all the photographers going crazy!

We all then took our seats in the gorgeous stained-glass chapel, with both the Aries and Pastor Jonathan waiting for Ai Hoon to walk down the aisle with her dad. Below are some of the snapshots of The Holy Matrimony.

Aries and Pastor Jonathan patiently waiting for Ai Hoon

Ai Hoon walking down the aisle with her dad

Pastor Jonathan giving his speech on "Intention of Marriage"

Aries happiest moment!

Ai Hoon and Aries lighting the unity candle

Newly wed couple walking down the aisle, embracing their future together

A group photo with the rest of our Melb friends

Then the pre-dinner drinks and finger food were served. Chatted with friends and guests and before we know it, it was reception at 6pm. Just in time as I was already getting hungry. Nice!

It was a 3 course dinner with a choice of chicken or salmon for main and 10 choices of desserts! Mei Lee was looking forward for desserts, good choice as I have more of her salmon. :D

Our allocated seats and hand written name cards

The menu for the evening

The newlyweds making their entrance during the reception

Entree: Risotto of smoked chicken, bacon, mushrooms and spinach with parmesan and tarragon

Main 1: Roast Atlantic Salmon on a green pea, prawn and herb risotto with a citrus hollandaise

Main 2: Chicken Breast Wellington based with camembert, mustard and onion in a golden pastry on a caramelized onion gravy

The newlyweds cutting their wedding cake

Desserts: The 10 choices. (I am too lazy to name all the 10)

The wedding ended around 9.30pm and both Mei Lee and myself enjoyed ourselves very much. The chapel wedding was very nice, Nathania Spring was filled with flowers blooming, the weather was good, the wedding was well planned, food was great, especially the desserts (according to Mei Lee), it was truly an experience for us as much as for the newlyweds.

Once again, Congratulations to Ai Hoon and Aries.