Not only do the Italians know how to cook, make luxurious leather goods and build exotic sports cars, they also know how to throw a real wedding party. For one night Adrian & Natalie transformed a little corner of Sentosa into Little Sicily. Their wedding was a delicious fusion of Chinese and Italian cuisine, traditions and customs. Think of Adrian’s parents partaking in the tea ceremony and of Natalie’s parents dancing the infamous tarantella.
Wedding date: Saturday, 9 January 2010
Church: Church of St Teresa
Solemniser: Rev Fr Michael Arro, MEP
Dinner: Waterfront Lawn, Rasa Sentosa Resort
Adrian’s entire, and huge, wedding entourage flew in from Australia. He was definitely well represented with family and his best mates! Not an easy feat considering many of them had babies and toddlers in tow. Given the church’s commanding hill-top location and the Anglo-Italian accents ringing in the air, I could have very well been in a church in a quaint European city.
Adian & Natalie named their tables after the surrounding islands of Sicily.
I witnessed the incredibly strong bond between Adrian and his sister. She broke down in tears during the tea ceremony.
And now for three things you won’t find at a typical wedding in Singapore.
Number one is the garter toss. Adrian slid the garter down Natalie’s thigh and off her leg in one fell swoop! And, like a men’s version of the bouquet toss, Adrian threw the garter to the eligible bachelors who leapt for it.
Number two is the tarantella, a traditional Sicilian folk dance. Holding hands, you dance to a fast tempo to mimic the delirium one feels after being bitten by a tarantula spider. Let’s say the balmy evening weather was enough to work up a sweat.
Number three is a groom who can belt out hits from the likes of Queen, UB40 and ABBA. The night went on. The professional singers begged to go home. And Adrian was still singing when I left. Sorprendente!
Congratulazioni Adrian & Natalie. What a wedding celebration! It was truly a beautiful day in every aspect and your wedding really highlighted the importance of Family wherever you are in the world.
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What gorgeous pictures!! Truly magical!
I love the pictures you have captured. Indeed picture speaks a thousand words. And if i may add well-captured picture speaks a million words as it captures the heart of the moment! Well done! i am truly impressed by the photography
fabulous album