C.W. & Vivienne

C.W. and Vivienne had the sweetest ROM ever. Pared down to the essentials it was about sharing their moment of commitment with their best gal and guy friends who lent their unwavering support. There were light-hearted moments when the groom’s buddies were introduced to the bride’s girlfriends.

Date: 2 August 2009
Venue: Botanic Gardens and Sheraton Towers
Solemniser: Dr Kwoh Chee Keong, PBM

We started the Sunday morning with an early photoshoot at the Botanic Gardens. As you know finding a patch of greenery without distracting strangers in the background is like attempting to park in VivoCity on a Saturday night.

Sheraton Towers has a lovely waterfall feature that’s ideal for ROMs. You need to symbolically cross a wooden bridge to reach the concrete island that seats your closest friends and family.

Dr Kwoh is a down-to-earth and friendly chap. He introduced himself to me while I was busy pottering around the solemnisation table before the event. He shared warm anecdotes about his own courtship and marriage. His final parting advice: plan (nice) surprises for your other half and put in the effort to make your marriage interesting.

Dr Kwoh really wanted to hear from the couple, in their own words, what one will promise the other. C.W. and Vivienne came well-prepared with their own vows.

Vivienne’s best friends were moved by her simple and sincere vow penned for C.W.

Ring envy.

C.W.’s best friend generously provided not one but two Champagne bottles.

I caught Vivienne’s little brother quietly downing a glass of Champagne. I think his face says it all!

C.W. and his band of brothers.

Vivienne’s mother, whom I easily mistook for her eldest sister, was finally overwhelmed with everything.

Congratulations C.W. and Vivienne!