Mahem

My brother is getting married on 2 Dec 2007.

I don't talk about him much, if at all. We're not very close. For various reasons. But he IS doing the church wedding, tea ceremony and grand wedding dinner in about 30 days. So I cannot ignore that single huge fact.

Why do I bring that up now? Because my parents are in the midst of trying to feel out which relative is coming. Yup. The dreaded Wedding Invitations.

For those of you who aren't familiar with the Grand Wedding Dinner, it's a huge thingie, sometimes up to 50 - 70 tables of 10 pax each. Quite obviously, it's for the parents to bring in whatever guests they want. Sometimes, the wedding venue and dishes aren't so much to celebrate the happy occasion as it is a chance to flaunt the families wealth.

I think my brother is trying not to overindulge. Which is great! But I find it hilarious that my parents are trying to reach cousins and relatives they haven't seen in years. I overhear their conversations. Aunt Marge? Aunt Marge? It's me, Ashley Hogan, remember me? My mom's are in cantonese, so I can't translate hers.... but I am betting anything you want they're on the same lines.

Oh, and the relatives to leave out. Hilarious! :o

So I quipped to my Dad... See? If I ever get married? I am not doing to do the Grand Wedding Dinner. I might have a small reception after the ceremoney but that is about it! And as I walked away he came back with That's so anti-social Fiona!

Heh. Yeah. But I am. :D

I firmly hold that a wedding is to celebrate a wonderful love between two people. I want fuss free. I would want to share the joy, yes, but I'm thinking garden wedding, white marque, tea reception. See? Over in half a day! And then? The wedding night to be spent in rampant sex, not totally caught up in the tiredness of all the different locations and wondering if all the angpow money covered the cost.


Weddings!!