Eileen And Richard

Those of us in the wedding industry sometimes get jaded after having attended one too many a wedding. More often than not, attending a wedding also means working the event. It is therefore a welcome change when we get to be present as guests, more so when it is the wedding of a good friend and fellow industry colleague.

Love, respect, hope and the power of friendship are what I came away with from Eileen and Richard’s wedding last evening at Kayumanis Nusa Dua, Bali. The love that brought both these individuals together as one, the respect they devoted to their parents, the hope that we all get to experience love of this magnitude in our lifetime, the mutually affectionate friendships that all of us share with the bride and groom, these were the affirmative vibes that permeated the atmosphere of the casual yet poignant wedding.

As I reflect on last night’s celebration, one particular thought stands out, and that is, those of us who are wedding practitioners are very much enthusiastic guests. We revel in the joyful mood, we make it a point to dress in accordance to the theme, we are game and participate when a good-natured situation arises. In short, we embrace the celebration, having as much fun as both the bride and groom have, being catalysts to a successful fete that both the newlyweds have planned so hard for. Here’s to the both of you, Eileen and Richard!

Photo shot on the beach at Kayumanis Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia.