Saturday, 19 November 2016.
It has been a month since the big sister got hitched and I am still in attempt to accept it. All the preparations, dance practices, last hour rush, happiness and madness, it all ended way too fast.
Yes, I did mention dance practices. As much as I love to watch, admire and appreciate dance, I am terrible at doing it. However, I was left with no choice but to be involved in the surprise dance medly that the bride's side was going to do. I did get a little confident after weeks of practice but the butterflies in my tummy on the wedding day was just out of control.
I did not even enjoy the delicious food properly, it was that bad. Soon after dinner was served, it was our turn to perform and I did demonstrate so much of nervousness that I am sure no one would ask me to dance for their wedding after this but I was looking forward to one dance which the sisters were dedicating to her. That was one I was most expressive in but guess what? The audio has issues in the midst and there was awkward break. Well, that did not stop us, we enjoyed and finished it happily.
It seemed like they did appreciate and were touched especially my sister. I could not help myself but ran towards her and hugged her after the performance ended.
Below would be my bridesmaid speech and genuinely how I felt;
"As I warmly welcome a new family member, I want to extend my best wishes and love to a very special couple. I wish for this day to be the first of many years of happiness to come and may your marriage be everything you have dreamt of. May both your love be modern enough to survive the times but old fashioned enough to last forever. The both of you are so going to make the right team and you already have a supporter here. I just want to let the most beautiful of all brides know that I am so proud to be here and let everyone know that she is my sister. For someone who goes the distance to make her loved ones happy, no words can express how happy I am for her on this day and to see the smiles on her face. She has brought so much joy into our lives, I have watched her grow up and build a successful life. She has played many roles in my life and today I wish her only the best in this new role which she has signed up for forever. Our shelters might have changed along the way but the love remains. I want to thank you for being a responsible sister from wherever you are, trying to leave a clean trace behind and sharing life lessons. You heard my first cry, watched me take my first steps and ever since you were willing to carry my burden on your shoulders and guide me in whatever I take a step into. You were there to help me solve maths problems and whatever problems that arose subsequently. She has been Ms Independent inspiring me to swim through the bad times independently to remain a bold person. She has been blunt about the truths of growing up and does not sugarcoat only so I become a better person. Being an overprotective sister, you place barriers ahead of me to continuously protect me from whatever may be. You have taught me to not make the best decisions but to make a decision which would be right for me and today I know that this decision would only be right for you and nothing else could satisfy me.
It has been a month since the big sister got hitched and I am still in attempt to accept it. All the preparations, dance practices, last hour rush, happiness and madness, it all ended way too fast.
Yes, I did mention dance practices. As much as I love to watch, admire and appreciate dance, I am terrible at doing it. However, I was left with no choice but to be involved in the surprise dance medly that the bride's side was going to do. I did get a little confident after weeks of practice but the butterflies in my tummy on the wedding day was just out of control.
I did not even enjoy the delicious food properly, it was that bad. Soon after dinner was served, it was our turn to perform and I did demonstrate so much of nervousness that I am sure no one would ask me to dance for their wedding after this but I was looking forward to one dance which the sisters were dedicating to her. That was one I was most expressive in but guess what? The audio has issues in the midst and there was awkward break. Well, that did not stop us, we enjoyed and finished it happily.
It seemed like they did appreciate and were touched especially my sister. I could not help myself but ran towards her and hugged her after the performance ended.
Below would be my bridesmaid speech and genuinely how I felt;
"As I warmly welcome a new family member, I want to extend my best wishes and love to a very special couple. I wish for this day to be the first of many years of happiness to come and may your marriage be everything you have dreamt of. May both your love be modern enough to survive the times but old fashioned enough to last forever. The both of you are so going to make the right team and you already have a supporter here. I just want to let the most beautiful of all brides know that I am so proud to be here and let everyone know that she is my sister. For someone who goes the distance to make her loved ones happy, no words can express how happy I am for her on this day and to see the smiles on her face. She has brought so much joy into our lives, I have watched her grow up and build a successful life. She has played many roles in my life and today I wish her only the best in this new role which she has signed up for forever. Our shelters might have changed along the way but the love remains. I want to thank you for being a responsible sister from wherever you are, trying to leave a clean trace behind and sharing life lessons. You heard my first cry, watched me take my first steps and ever since you were willing to carry my burden on your shoulders and guide me in whatever I take a step into. You were there to help me solve maths problems and whatever problems that arose subsequently. She has been Ms Independent inspiring me to swim through the bad times independently to remain a bold person. She has been blunt about the truths of growing up and does not sugarcoat only so I become a better person. Being an overprotective sister, you place barriers ahead of me to continuously protect me from whatever may be. You have taught me to not make the best decisions but to make a decision which would be right for me and today I know that this decision would only be right for you and nothing else could satisfy me.
Congratulations once again, I love you, always have and always will."
I meant every single word and as I was holding my tears back, I am so happy for my sister because for where she is today and for her wedding to be this beautiful, she has worked very hard and handled so much. She worked her relationship through this many years only because of her strength and love and of course with Shawn's endless support and hand in this. She is like a psychotic boyfriend towards me but I'll never ask for anything different. She is like a sister and brother whom I only want the best for.
I have witnessed her downfalls and obstacles especially over the past one year but nothing stopped her from achieving and fighting through. This is why I am thankful that we are very much alike as I would definitely aspire to be as strong-willed and successful.
More than anything, it warms my heart to witness these two hearts unite as I have admired their relationship all along. It is one that is imperfect yet so beautiful. They accept each other as a whole, give each other the space and are just meant for each other. I knew him as a dancer in one of the teams that competed against my sister's dance group back in 2007 but who would have thought that he would be my brother-in-law today? Such a genuine and caring person whom I hope does not get bullied by my sister, hahaha. Jokes aside, I am happy for BOTH of them and just pray that whatever comes by after this only brings them closer.
I was overwhelmed by compliments received for myself and my outfit which I am glad I pulled off when I thought otherwise.
I must mention how dashing the bride and groom looked on the day. I could not take my eyes off them especially during their performances. The finale item was just so good that I found myself moving to it. There were few friendly people who returned a smile but there were a lot more who did not. How sad! It did not matter because I was my friendly self.
I had mixed feelings about the day coming to an end although I got to spend time with the newly wed, a few friends and cousins during the after-party. Next up: The traditional wedding!
Sending you love,
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