MALAY WEDDING!!!

Amy with me and her littlest one.

 I was invited to a Malay wedding!! By the one an only KaAmy (sister Amy) the woman that runs my canteen and is a mother of 4 little girls! I planned on going to the wedding a month ago but it was for only the ceremony. Last minute, Amy invited me to the reception, which is usually just close family members. Literally she invited me last minute, I ran home threw on a baju and she was there to pick me up. I had no make up, didn't do my hair or anything. Frankly, I was a little smelly.

At the wedding ceremony

I arrived and the bride and groom were sitting in separate rooms. The bride was in a room filled with presents that the groom had bought her.

Bride's presents from the groom

 The bride was thoroughly dolled up. Her skin was painted porcelain white in make-up, she was wearing colored contacts and the rest of her make up was beautifully done. She had the most vibrant delicate henna on her hands and feet.

Husband and Wife sitting across from each other after the ceremony

The bride and groom joined each other near the end of the ceremony and read vows to each other with tears in their eyes. It was so sweet. Then the ceremony was complete and the bride took pictures with the guests and hugged her family members.

After the ceremony there was Malay food and I did not see silverware so I began to eat with my hands and this was a HUGE shock to the ceremony guests. They took pictures of me eating with my hands! Amy's husband even took a video of me! They were shocked a Westerner could eat with their hands. Yes, I got those hand eating skillz. haha!

Malay bride. I was so honored!

I didn't know what the deal was with presents for a Malay wedding so I did this one up real fast! Thank you Dana for the travel sized water color set it's coming in handy for those last minute wedding cards!

The next day was the reception. I was shocked to see the bride in a whole other dress! I can't believe she gets to wear two dresses for her wedding! Once again she was GORGEOUS!

Bride and Groom

Put on make up for the ceremony this time!

Family photos

As the VIP at the wedding, I got to bring home gifts and leftover wedding food! They also required of me that a sing karaoke. I sang Celine Dion's, "My Heart Will Go On" not by my musical choice, but I know my dad is a fan of this song...  The guests at the wedding loved it and wanted me to sing more but I reassured them I was happy with my one single.