Honeymoon

The honeymoon planning was way easier than the wedding, and much more fun too. We were initially debating heading to Hawaii but dropped the plan as we got increasingly exhausted with the wedding plan and didn't want to travel the distance. With the wedding approaching and the stress mounting, we were pretty set on a place to just relax and chill out post-wedding. And what better place than the beautiful island of Maldives.

We were spoilt for choice in terms or resorts I had to take a couple of days to read up before deciding, which is a pretty long time in PuiSan's world. I normally decide at the snap of the fingers. The hubs was indifferent as long as we don't overspend. So we finally chose Cocoa Island by Como Hotel. It's a quaint little boutique resort consisting of 30 over-the-water dhoni-style villas. Very secluded, quiet and no screaming kids running around - perfect. It's also featured in Mr. And Mrs. Smith travel website, check it out HERE for more info --> 

As we flew across the Indian Ocean, we were astonished by the beauty. Patches of aqua green, clean sea water are scattered all over, It's amazing just watching from above, even more amazing when you're on the ground. God's work of art never ceases to amaze me.

We arrived at the resort by boat ( hubs was disappointed it was not a sea plane) and were greeted with the usual welcome drinks and introduction of the island. It's a pretty self sufficient little resort with a restaurant, bar, infinity pool, diving/scuba school, library and most importantly a spa! Having a massage facing the Indian Ocean was unforgettable! Too bad the hubs doesn't do massages.

We spent 5 days there, not doing much. We wake up, have brekkie, swim, make babies, eat, sleep, scuba, get a little bit of tan, watch the stars at night, sleep. Perfect! Well,would be better if its not so hot but otherwise can't ask for more. Here are some pictures.

Hot and Cold

Are the colors of my toes

The Dinner in Ipoh

2012 is almost nearing the end but I am still not done documenting my entire wedding story. Gosh, I am such a procrastinator and very disorganised. Hence the next few wedding posts will be done in a random order. This one will be about the dinner in Ipoh. 

It was held on 4th August, 2 weeks after our first wedding dinner in Singapore. Comparatively to Singapore, this was stress-free as most of the logistics were taken care of by daddy dearest. And my dad throws a mean party when he wants to. It was a strong 300 crowd, consisting mostly of my relatives, dad's business friends and mom's school colleagues. I say it's an excuse for my parents to throw a party! It certainly felt more like their party than ours. Ah, no matter as long as everyone has a good time. 

The venue: Oversea Restaurant, Ipoh. 

Dad busy on the phone

My sis, Jenny and mom - the 3 lovely ladies at the reception

My new dad and mom in law

The bride arrives in daddy's new car 

My hair was down this time

The very talented 2-piece band that my dad hired

It was great seeing all my relatives, some I haven't seen since I was a kid. Heck, I even met my old piano teacher who taught me the the scales of A Major and a D# Minor. She used to terrorise me when I forgot to practice, and I am forever grateful she instilled in me the love of music. 

There were also cousins I haven't met for ages, aunties and uncles who apparently used to cradle me when I was young. 

Tea Ceremony begins - we must have drank a thousand cups. 

Stolen moment - Waiting for our turn to walk into the ballroom

Enjoying being the centre of attention :)

So is Cayden the adorable

                                      

Aside from the fact that it was tiring being hauled around greeting relatives and friends, it was relatively stressed-free. It was evident from the way we were fooling around after everything was over.

Fooling around after everything was over - what the hell is a Dyson fan doing here anyway? 

Yay it's over! 

I remember feeling elated after the dinner was over, because it meant the start of our honeymoon!! We were headed to Maldives. More on that later.