You know you're getting old when you start getting invited to weddings and full moon parties *groan* I'll have to admit, this wasn't my first wedding invitation, but the first that I actually looked forward to attending :) 2 big reasons:
i) The bride was absolutely sincere and had asked us to book the date for her since February, not someone who contacts you out of the blue just to tell you that they are getting married; and
ii) The venue of the wedding was Westin, KL, which is located right next to Starhill Gallery, and a 5* hotel no less! Im your neighbourhood 'jakun' (i.e. country bumpkin) who hasn't stepped foot into any 5* hotel since god knows when, so just had to jump at the chance to do so =)
My outfit.. a rare chance to dress up, but ruined by the huge bruise on my arm T.T
My chauffeur and me~
My chauffeur and me~
The backdrop at the stage area. I really loved the shimmering effects created by the strands of lights!
A closer look at the gorgeous cake.. I seriously thought cakes like this only appeared in dramas =)
my beloved fellow ex-Tricorians..
Wedding favours were chocolates from Westin KL and wedding photo bookmarks~
and the very crowded table settings.. I really didn't dare move much in case I knocked anything over and despite me trying to move as little as possible, i still had quite a few near misses with the wine glasses *groan*
Everybody went to get their hair set and looked so glamourous except me T.T
The menu was full of stuff that I'd never tried before and the dessert was completely unpronounceable -- fine dining~ :)
We were all pretty hungry already by the time the first dish appeared at 8pm++ This is The Westin Combination Platter. Clockwise from top: Spinach Mushroom Parfait~Calamansi Chilli Marinated Taiwanese Shell Abalone~Star Anise Ginger Marinated Salmon~Spicy Prawn Tartlet~ My favourite was the slightly smoked salmon followed by the pastry of the prawn tartlet, hahaha.. The abalone with the greenish coloured seaweed just tasted too fishy for me and the parfait was interesting without being especially yummy @.@~
Braised Shark's Fin. Dry Scallop, Shredded Seafood with Twin Melon Broth (which did nothing much to satiate our hunger, the waiter didn't even fill our bowls properly, as you can see, my bowl was only 2/3 full)
Steamed Red Grouper Hong Kong Style This was quite good, but I wished the portion could be a little bit bigger, I think I would need supper after having a dinner fine-dining style =.=
Esmei! I miss you immensely!!
Honey Mustard Glazed Spring Chicken with Braised Black Plum and Rosemary Juice. Quite nice, especially the plum which I had thought that I wouldn't fancy since its all mushy..
Braised Abalone with Hong Kong Kai Lan and Premium Abalone Sauce. I loved this, but strangely enough, not because of the abalone, but because of the kai lan, which I love =)
Roast Duck and Garlic Rice Cake with 5 Spice Duck Gravy. This I found rather weird,. Would have preferred the duck to be served alone, I couldn't finish the rice as glutinous rice has a way of sinking in your stomach and making you feel very full, especially when we were so far into the meal. I think I would have enjoyed this dish more if it was served earlier..
Gateau au Chocolat Chaud, Creme Glacee au Yaourt
Hot Chocolate Cake and Yoghurt Ice-cream. The completely unpronounceable dessert, hehehe..basically nice and warm moist chocolate cake and youghurt ice-cream, hehe..
The beautiful bride finally came round to take a group picture with us.. I don't know why but it felt like I was in the room with a super star... =) So proud of her... Congrats Mish!!!
This pic damn cute! ^^ I failed to get a picture of her in her first dress, which was even nicer than the green one.. but very hard to capture her while she was walking down the red carpet and with so many other tables in front of us.. T.T wasted..
The newlyweds cutting the cake~
Aww.. I'm so glad that I got to know you guys...
and the very crowded table settings.. I really didn't dare move much in case I knocked anything over and despite me trying to move as little as possible, i still had quite a few near misses with the wine glasses *groan*
Everybody went to get their hair set and looked so glamourous except me T.T
The menu was full of stuff that I'd never tried before and the dessert was completely unpronounceable -- fine dining~ :)
We were all pretty hungry already by the time the first dish appeared at 8pm++ This is The Westin Combination Platter. Clockwise from top: Spinach Mushroom Parfait~Calamansi Chilli Marinated Taiwanese Shell Abalone~Star Anise Ginger Marinated Salmon~Spicy Prawn Tartlet~ My favourite was the slightly smoked salmon followed by the pastry of the prawn tartlet, hahaha.. The abalone with the greenish coloured seaweed just tasted too fishy for me and the parfait was interesting without being especially yummy @.@~
Braised Shark's Fin. Dry Scallop, Shredded Seafood with Twin Melon Broth (which did nothing much to satiate our hunger, the waiter didn't even fill our bowls properly, as you can see, my bowl was only 2/3 full)
Steamed Red Grouper Hong Kong Style This was quite good, but I wished the portion could be a little bit bigger, I think I would need supper after having a dinner fine-dining style =.=
Esmei! I miss you immensely!!
Honey Mustard Glazed Spring Chicken with Braised Black Plum and Rosemary Juice. Quite nice, especially the plum which I had thought that I wouldn't fancy since its all mushy.. 
Braised Abalone with Hong Kong Kai Lan and Premium Abalone Sauce. I loved this, but strangely enough, not because of the abalone, but because of the kai lan, which I love =)
Roast Duck and Garlic Rice Cake with 5 Spice Duck Gravy. This I found rather weird,. Would have preferred the duck to be served alone, I couldn't finish the rice as glutinous rice has a way of sinking in your stomach and making you feel very full, especially when we were so far into the meal. I think I would have enjoyed this dish more if it was served earlier.. 
Gateau au Chocolat Chaud, Creme Glacee au YaourtHot Chocolate Cake and Yoghurt Ice-cream. The completely unpronounceable dessert, hehehe..basically nice and warm moist chocolate cake and youghurt ice-cream, hehe..
The beautiful bride finally came round to take a group picture with us.. I don't know why but it felt like I was in the room with a super star... =) So proud of her... Congrats Mish!!!
This pic damn cute! ^^ I failed to get a picture of her in her first dress, which was even nicer than the green one.. but very hard to capture her while she was walking down the red carpet and with so many other tables in front of us.. T.T wasted..
The newlyweds cutting the cake~ A very fun night marred a little by the service at The Westin, I'd expected better service at such a high-end place.. The waiter had to be told repeatedly to refill your glasses, until we were quite fed up at the end.. and they made us wait for quite long intervals between dishes, which made the dinner drag on for more than 4 hours.. argh... We only finished at around 12.30am... Furthermore, the servings that he dished out to us were so obviously different that we couldn't help complaining amongst ourselves.. i.e. some of us got a plate full of fish and some got a plateful of bones @.@~
Anyways, can't complain too much else it would seem like I was there more for the food than the celebration, which wasn't the case.. We still managed to have quite a nice little gathering :):)
Anyways, can't complain too much else it would seem like I was there more for the food than the celebration, which wasn't the case.. We still managed to have quite a nice little gathering :):)
Aww.. I'm so glad that I got to know you guys...