My Best Friend's Wedding

SO MUCH FUN BUT SO TIRING TOO. When my wedding comes along, I'm giving my husband an ultimatum: Either cater or no reception in America. I have a feeling that my future husband will actually choose the "no reception" option... base on what my guy friends say.

The Wedding in a Nutshell (version according to Keshia)

Jay got out of the car, and we had to "shoo" him back in (it's bad luck Jay!). Ray (Su's youngest brother) made him answer 12 questions before he would open the door for the poor groom to get out.

Then he had to overcome the Bridesmaids/ 阿姨s Challenge 

The *cough* demure *cough* posse of Bridesmaids

Starting Price: $88,888.

For every challenge he and his groomsmen won, we would knock down one digit.

I have to say I was impressed with Jay's stamina. Here is the long list of challenges he had to overcome. Note that most of the challenges were designed by the bride herself, so don't blame me for all the "torture":

• Catchphrase- Jay and his groomsmen lost
• Riddle- After being merciful and giving them a hint, they "solved" it. One digit down.
• D.D.R.- The groomsmen trounced us! Or at least, Jay's best man trounced me by  80,000 points. And I practiced for an entire week!  Another digit down
• Pineapple Cutting Contest- Jay lost to Fan
• Recited Shouted a sign pledging to take care of Su for the rest of eternity (it was more embarrassing than that) through the door. One more digit down
• Bargaining with the Bridesmaids/阿姨s. It was really funny because the price was $88, but Jay said, "Be merciful, how about $XX?" and named a price higher than $88! *tiong* Sure. Thought that since they are newlyweds shouldn't demand too much, but hey! 
• Surprise challenge from bride- he and his men had to find her shoes

Tea Ceremony for Su's family. It was very touching, and it was so cute when he youngest brother started tearing up! 

Off to the temple. HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY- the guests were in for a treat because none other than Elder D. Todd Christofferson performed the sealing! It was very special, and the Spirit was very strong during the ceremony. 

Picture taking after the sealing. 

The newlyweds- after a 9 month long engagement, HOORAY!

How cute is that?!

It always awes me

Her gorgeous bouquet consisting of her favorite flowers

 Ashlynn with her Mom. She is adorable! And the other is Lincoln, her brother with his grandfather. Isn't his chubby cheeks just so darn CUUUUUTE?! 

"One day Ashlynn, you too..."

After picking up my license plate from the dealership (my car is official-official now!), we drove back down to  Orem for the reception at the chapel of the Liu's. The caterers did a great job with the decoration and the food. Su's brother, Han, composed a music piece called "Journey" and performed it along with her other brothers and cousin for the wedding. Good job Han!  

Come to think of it, they remind of the jellyfish in Finding Nemo... 

The Wedding Cake!

Then the reception. While the bride and groom entertained at the receiving line, the rest of the wedding party "re-stocked" food and some of us decorated the car. 

Once over, the bride and groom drove off but not before the bridesmaids, ok, I had another "bargaining" with the groom for his car keys. Didn't want to bankrupt them and they were really tired, so it didn't take long. Only a few more dollars each. 

Then...

Most original idea for party favors, and a great hit with the guest. 

Phew! What a day. But so happy for them. HOORAY!