This is the 2nd generation of my maternal cousins. Nana is the first to get married. Had always thought that she would be the first anyway. Heh. On such a happy occasion, think this 2nd generation of cousins has started to be pressurised. Cause when 1 goes, when is the next ?

Relatives far and near that I met, those that I recognised and those I did not as well, all asked the same question over & over again. "Ridak...bila pulak?" Aiyoh, Luckily my mum (of all people) saved my day on numerous occasions. She easily passed the phrase, "Kalau lum ada matair macam mana nak kawin."

Oh well, the show still went on. It started, for me, on friday afternoon making a cameo appearance. Busybody you may say. Just showing face at the bride's house. As most of the deco & area was worked on that night, I was lazing at work. Haha.

Saturday came and I have to make an apology for I was supposed to have attended a friends wedding midday but only rose from my sleep at 3+pm. Sorry to Hisna and the gang, that I didnt turn up. Congrats to siti noraini on her wedding.

As soon as I arrived at 4+ my tasks had suddenly been piling up. The designated driver for all things extra. So I was off sending and collectiing materials around the island, ensuring that things would go smoothly. A surprise popped up beside my van in Tampines, literally. What a priceless look. siGh.

The evening solemnization proceeded smoothly. Yours truly was suddenly given the task of the family videoman. The unofficial video of the wedding. Heh. Look who's caught on camera in the far end. Haha. Alhamdulillah all was smooth sailing.

After the night's procession, again I was driving around, this time sending people home. My driving license is really exploited, heh, as the family doesnt seem to trust others who have licences ;p. Haha. Ending the drive, I detoured to pay a visit to Farbs sister ceremony. Met familiar faces and we chatted for a while before I made my exit. Had to drop sotong off at hougang first.

That part ended, it started my night watch. The security guard on duty. Somehow all the relatives had gone home, leaving me to guard the dias sleepily. (-_-) The night went slow, of course. The sun finally rose and I managed to catch an hours nap before I headed home to change and rush back as my driving skills were in demand again. I drove the 20 seater bus to pick up the marhaban group in the morning. Sent that back as well 2 hours later. It was only midday, but my legs and eyes were already very2 heavy. Oh the nasi minyak was finger licking good, courtesy of Hassan Rabit Co.

The groom's entrouge finally arrived. What a sight. 5 Blackbirds escorted the wedding car from the front! Wow what a bikers dream. I havent even mentioned the bikes behind the car. There were at least 20 of them, mostly Blackbirds. Strangely my sister holding the camera didnt even take 1 shot of that glorious scene. Wasted.

The arrival of the groom made me $10 richer. Haha. The male cousins had formed a blockade to the reception. We were the 2nd line after my still bachelor uncle formed the 'front line.' Wonder how much he got. Haha.

Thats as much as it got. From there the reception was just all about picture snapping and more eating. This is one weekend that I really ate. Of course when all was over, I was back to my driving, sending the band instruments to their home, as well as the band members home. I arrived back to Bedok Nth, finding only the dias still up. Phew what a tiring day.

It doesnt really matter who is the bride or groom, as long as they are family, think i'll give my best to help them. As long as I'm invited of course. Haha. The bride's mum remark at the end of the day is worth blogging it up. Think it goes something like,

"Thanks eh Ridak, InsyaAllah nanti bila ko kawin, kalau cik tak tua sangat, cik tolong ka majlis ko."

Wonder when that'll be. So thats the line of the day for Sunday 4th June. Enjoy the best pics that I have... (Oh I got to say this after browsing through the pics. My sister is lousy with the camera.)

when darkness turns to light @ 6:33 pm