Now, there're only 52 weeks in a year, hence, 104 (Saturdays & Sundays), if you count in Fridays, that would be 156. For Chinese, the lunar 7th month is out, some shy away from marrying in middle of the year, hence, the available dates are really limited. Not forgetting that if you're seeking for auspicious dates, it would be even more severely limited.
Other than the time factor, there's also the venue factor. Traditionally, couples take their oaths at the Registry of Marriages, a.k.a, ROM. Nowadays, venues outside ROM are well-liked as they are more personal and convenient.
It is interesting to find out from the ROM website that it is actually illegal to hold your customary marriage before your civil marriage!
Other than fighting with other couples for the perfect date and time, the process of inviting a solemniser is also daunting. Again, people seek out solemnisers via word of mouth or nowadays, the Internet.
The process of emailing and calling up only to find the solemniser unavailable for your special day is a
common story for couples. Horror stories of the solemniser failing to turn up on the big day are not unheard of too!
우리 선생님 had a bad experience as her solemniser kept pronouncing her name wrongly. Certainly adds on unnecessary stress to the bride!
Us, both being NTU Alumni, do have its benefits. And one of it that we're taking advantage of is to invite Mr Soon Min Yam, the Director of the Alumni Affairs Office, to solemnize for us. Mr Soon is a licensed Deputy Registrar of Marriages since 1992. This does indeed save us a lot of effort, and it is rather meaningful and special.
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wow photos! =D
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