Gym Wedding Cum Musical......

Let's face it. Attending a GXI's wedding, in FF, and prob in most other gyms, is a RARE occasion..... if you get my drift.

So yes, finally the speculation ended, ....Teoh (FSI) remarked, "I warned him you know, there's no turning back".... and Shades finally took the plunge. Yup, with Karynn. Actually, I think no one was surprised to find the wedding a semi full fledged musical. So the venue had a horrendous sound system, so the guests lost 80% of the lyrics, so 60% of the guests couldn't see their song and dance....but as long as the bride and groom had a good time, that's the most important thing.

So yeah, its also kinda strange to see all the GXI's (females) dolled up, and with clothes...as in, non gym attire. My my, what a visual feast. Even Macho Nippon Lady Instructor looked so lady, that the Macho moniker sooo does not apply. Jakarta Jan was stunning, as were Cindy and Swee.... it's also nice to see everyone so smiley and happy. Scenes like this always remind me of Louis Armstrong's It's A Wonderful World.

I've always known the couple to love singing. They're both heavily involved in their church's choir and music ministries, so as I said, I wouldn't have expected anything less. Heck, even Terence, no 1 in Tianjin, sang at his wedding. What more Shades, who probably harbors secret dreams of cutting his own album. I know the kind.

The entrance, he at the stage, she at the door, belting out a WHOLE NEW WORLD, from Aladdin. The sound system was a real let down. So we could only hear bits and pieces of the Jasmine and Aladdin duet. But it was a sweet concept.

The next number, after we were somewhat satiated with food, was a re-written PART OF YOUR WORLD, from Little Mermaid. Actually, it was rather touching, and funny, but again, the lyrics were lost coz of the bad sound system. As I was wandering around taking pics, I heard most of it, and thought it a pity that such effort did not reach the audience 100%.

Then there was a Grease number, YOU BETTER SHAPE UP..... hahaha, soooooo SHADES!!!!

The finale was definitely the brain child of Body Jammers, and I have to say, exceedingly well choreographed. It was to the Greast song, WE GO TOGETHER.... very entertaining dance moves. Wife commented she never seen a bride and groom do so much work on their wedding night. Was there enough energy for the other conjugal duties, I wonder?

For more pics of the event, you can go to these links. Part 1 & Part 2.

Anyway, congratulations, to the newly weds, and May God bless you both as you embark on this journey together.

No 1 In Tianjin Ties the Knot

Tis the season for weddings, obviously. In the other end of the the Klang Valley, Leon Lai was playing Made of Honor to another gym wedding. Gym luminaries like yhsmom get invited to all these weddings, and are thrown into a dilemma. But me, I was rather happy to be invited to the just one, that of No 1 in Tianjin and his gorgeous bride, Jacquelin.

I get an sms from Shades at 7pm, saying "YOU ARE LATE". Sheesh, who shows up for a Chinese wedding at 7pm. Anyway, FCI very kindly offered me a ride, thankfully, as I was already inebriated from a Champagne Brunch that ended at 5pm. I had met the 2nd best man at a different party the night before, so there was at least one familiar non gym face.

Actually, it's my first Gym Wedding. So No 1 in Tianjin has the dubious honor of being the one to pop my cherry for First Gym Wedding.

The venue, Prince Hotel. Anyway, suffice to say, I had a great time. Food surprisingly surpassed expectations, and the entertainment was great. They had a great band, and a brilliant violinist. In fact, if anyone wants a live band, you should check out the band they hired. The duet between the violinist and saxophonist was EXCELLENT.

Bridal couple listening to the briefing about married life,
before taking their vows.

She's looking really good huh, the Queen of Pain

Shades, very emotive.

FCI and Wanie, whom I haven't seen in AGES!

The Bridal Couple performing No Matter What, from Boyzone.

No 1 in Tianjin with that overflowing fluid in his hands.

Wishing you both Congratulations, and May God Bless you both as you take this journey of matrimony together.