i'm gonna have a malay wedding

i went to my cousin's wedding on saturday and oh my it was such a boring affair (sorry). everyone mainly just sat and waited, providing polite applause while they did their thing and then waited while food was served and waited again for 10 minutes between each course.

even the yam seng, or toast to the couple was dreadfully hushed, with only their friends on stage being anywhere near enthusiastic about it.

the next day, there was a malay wedding under my block. from what i could hear from them, it seemed to be a whole lot more fun, with singing and laughter and everything else.

i think it's because chinese weddings focus more on the couple, with a "ME! ME!" attitude while malay weddings focus more on the family and guests (i believe).

another thing about weddings i've noticed is that the brides rarely look nice in their strange, unflattering dresses and make-up. they just look weird like they belong someplace else.

when i get married i hope my wife would be wearing a simple and elegant dress with minimal make-up, and still look pretty as hell. i wouldn't want to marry a stranger in a big dress and powdered face.