Bridezilla…7 months later!

‘Ello, ello, beloved netizens!

It’s been a busy, dreamy 7 months post-wedding, and yes, I have been guilty of not generating a single post in all that time. I figure most people would understand, new bride and all. Much as I am enjoying this new marriage thing, I feel just a teeny bit sad about no longer being that wide-eyed, slightly insane, fizzy bride-to-be anymore. Actually, Mr. Panda thinks I still am, and that’s pretty scary. Hehe.

In fact, I’ve taken bridezillaism to another level because I’ve been trying to gently and subtly introduce the idea of getting married again, to Mr. Panda. In my own inimitable way of course. ["Darling, would you like some ketchup with that? Do you want another drink? How about another wedding, this time outdoors? Wouldn't that be FUN, huh?"]

The last time I segued down that road he looked aghast and positively horror-struck. I can’t think why. It’s not like he put in any work at all for the last one anyway. *sniff*

So until I manage to soften up (I’m whispering wedding suggestions to him when he’s sleep-talking these days…will let you know if that works), I get my kicks from watching “Say YES to the Dress” on cable. I must confess I still stop by the magazine vendors and flip through the latest bridal magazines and usually have to force myself to walk away without buying one. I guess this means two things at least; that I had the most amazing time at my own wedding, thanks to the love of many, and I really, REALLy like weddings. Mr. Panda says if I like them, I should continue to blog about them as a hobby. So…here I am! Bridezilla is BACK!

I shall also pull in bits and pieces about life in general (married life will undoubtedly feature in many posts)…and thus this humble blog-space is reborn to take on the many facets of Princess (Mrs) Panda’s life.

But first, a post-mortem on everything wedding!

Let’s start with the absolutely DREAMY montage that Yang from Substance Films created for us. It took him 7 months to do it, but I reckon it’s worth it. Watch & weep, my friends. And note the gorgeous sunset we have in beautiful Sabah. You’ll see scenes with my vibrant traditional kwa and matching embroidered shoes, my vintage lace gown, my Maggie Sottero “Gatsby” dress, and my lovely vintage feathered headdress! *swoon*

And then we got the pictures back from our AD photographer, Louis Pang. And they still make me misty-eyed.

Here I am, goofing around with Nana-Bear, my gorgeous & brainy pal who flew all the way from Singapore with her boo to share our lovely day!

My lovely scarlet, embroidered shoes. And they’re really comfortable too.

My grandmother. She’s a fabulous 80 year old Shanghainese woman who was a real diva and beauty in her day. Lucky gene pool I’ve got!

My Maid of Honour Sarah, praying with me before the arrival of my groom.

My sisters made the guys “write” a love letter for me with a bunch of food on a plate. And these were the results.

Look at Sylvia’s look of greed!

Grandma made the baby shoes herself. A symbol of many kids to come.

I had the most fabulous time. I married a wonderful man, in the sight of God and all our beloved family and friends. Who could ask for more?

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