Serene signed her life away on 26 Sept 2009

So after the bachorelette party comes the real deal. Serene signed her life away, AGAIN on 26 Sept 2009 to Kenny. That's right, you heard right, AGAIN. This is Serene's 2nd chance at love and I applaud her for her bravery and tenacity. Everyone deserves a 2nd chance and it's great that she has found someone whom she can spend the rest of her life with.

A small cluster of us were invited to her solemnization at the Marriott on this bright, cheerful day so I sacrificed some much needed sleep on a Saturday morning and got ready for Serene's big day.

Bought a new dress for the occasion! A slinky asymmetrical piece. Love my snake skin vintage purse.

This is the most Chinese Joan is ever gonna get, so yah, enjoy it while it lasts.

The bride makes an appearance in her moulin rouge inspired gown.

Sha is looking like she's ready to hit an island and sip on a mojito!

The couple sharin' a cuppa, to calm the nerves. Hehe...

The grand entrance, Kenny is all pimpin'.

The funniest thing I've ever witnessed at a wedding - right after the vows were exchanged, Kenny grabbed Serene's hand and shook it, like he just closed a business transaction! He was probably like, "sweet, that's a done deal! Now she's all mine!"

2nd funniest thing ever, the Justice of Peace urged Kenny to read out the numbers of their marriage certificate so that people in the audience could buy lottery with it!! We seriously almost died laughing. Joan, Sha, David and I decided to chip in for it but in the end no one bought coz none of us know how it works! For all we know it was one of the lucky numbers. Ah well...

Camwhoring with the bride.

Sha, who caught the bouquet was super happy. Then again, there was only Sha and Joan and David kept Joan busy by trying to tackle her down, yes, for the bouquet.

2 days later, we were back at the Marriott for the reception. Juliana, Joan and myself chilled out in Serene's suite while she got dolled up.

Juliana and Joan, one for the road...

...while I helped Serene get dressed for the evening.

On my way down to the ballroom.

BTW, I just found out that all wedding cakes in Singapore are fake! There's only a real slice in the whole cake that is designated for the couple to sink their knife into!! *Gasp* I would feel so cheated...

Having cocktails and waiting for the rest of the IJ girls to slowly filter in.

Grace and Ben are next. Wedding date has been set for June next year...26th or 28th...can someone confirm please?

Taking over for Ris Low, who's infamous for all the wrong reasons. Who will it be??

This is how silly we get when we're together. But, oh so much fun! Even though we have't seen some of us for about 20 years, we just seem to pick up where we left off. It was so special, talking about the past. There was a stack of old photos circulating among us and we had such a blast laughing at them. well...mostly laughing at my super big hair and super big glasses and Cherilyn's super big mouth! ;p We were such a riot that it felt like there was no one else there but us and we were totally in the moment. Serene said she heard us laughing and screaming all the way from her bridal table.

The thing that has not changed after all these years is this spirit that CHIJ girls posses. It's heartwarming to know that we haven't lost our bitchiness.

We carted Serene out for the finale.

Thanks for super yummy mango pudding, Serene! :) We love you lots!!

Grace is up next, or is it Juliana since she got a SIGN during the reception? While Kenny was popping the cork, it flew right across the room and landed in Juliana's tea cup and broke it! Talk about a sign. She's now convinced she's gonna be married next. It's a race to the alter...Grace or Juliana? Juliana or Grace?? Stay tuned.

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Singapore 238865
T. 65 6735 5800

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Lady Partay.