Bride's Diary 2: Tea Ceremony and Luncheon

The tea ceremony, as in the case of a (mostly) secular Chinese wedding like ours, is one of the remaining traditions preserved and possibly the more significant part of the event. Much of the motion was expectedly routine, but I generally looked forward to it as
1) I saw some of my new relatives for the first time
2) Both the hb and I greeted our new parents-in-law as 'Ma' and 'Pa' for the first time
3) The pretty tea set I chose from my dad's vintage teapot collection is finally in action, haha!


I really love the colour and the shape of the teapot (= No wedding motif, didn't even bother with the 'xi' stickers, but who cares!


I thought the set belonging to my parents in law is really pretty too. Here's my father-in-law savouring the moment.

I don't know the appropriate terminology, but my mum wanted the 'facilitator' of the ceremony to be a fortunate woman who enjoys a happy and blissful life. Didn't need to think of the perfect candidate - who else but her best friend, Aunt Yusheng, to fit the role!



Aunt Yusheng was great at her job - with creative use of auspicious idioms at each relative's turn. As usual she looked great in her signature pink wardrobe and radiant cheeks.


Off we went to Orchard Hotel, home to the much acclaimed Hua Ting delicacies. My sis-in-law Susan and my bridesmaids formed one of the most meticulous reception team ever. Thanks Angie for the colourful stationery!