16 January  1999,
7.30pm, Saturday
The wedding
dinner in
Penang

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Venue: Laguna Ballroom,
Paradise Sandy Bay Hotel,
Penang

My wonderful nieces and nephews
leading the way as we enter the ballroom
to the cheers of those present .

Making our grand entrance.

Suzanne singing "My heart will go on", the Titanic movie love ballad
as we enter the ballroom.

When members of the main table were seated they were treated to an elegant
fan dance by the "Golden Girls".

From left: Rosie, Suan See, Lillian and Pauline (close friends of my mum) clad in traditional Nyonya attire performing "Inang Cina" with poise and grace.

A dramatic dinner presentation to suit the occasion – dinner is served.

. . . but first a moment of thanks
as Rev. Father Too said a prayer
and blessed the food
.

Dr. Leong checking with the sound technician to ensure that his quirky list of songs were played in correct sequence.

The "Golden Girls" and friends enjoying their dinner. Thank you ladies for
the fan-tastic performance.

Cutting the 5-tier mock wedding cake before taking leave for Yvonne
to slip into something more comfortable.

Yvonne and the flower girls
back at the changing room.

We were back during the fourth course and were rewarded with a stunning performance by Auck Seng on stage.

Auck Seng in his element as he sings, "Can you feel the love tonight"
– Yes we can!

Suzanne and Auck Seng duet
for a sultry rendition of
"Tonight I celebrate my love for you".

Have some aphrodisiac my dear!
Peeling prawns to fuel my lovely bride
for a long night ahead.

Auntie Suan See takes her turn
at the mike with "Born Free".

Champagne pouring. A strawberry
was placed in every glass
– a nice touch which I appreciated. 

"Yam Seng!", the kids trying rally
the crowd to bring the house down.

A cross section of guests
drinking to the toast.

My youthful mum
takes to the dance floor.

A little waltz
with my mother-in-law.

. . . as Yvonne charms my dad.

Boogie Night: Friends and relatives letting their hair down
and having fun on the dance floor.

Delivering a short speech, thanking my parents for all their love and support and also to the wonderful people who had come to join me in this celebration

Saying farewell to our guests.

Close friends of mine
who have travelled from as far as
Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

A group photograph
with my parents and in-laws.