Super Pass!

Thanks for viewing our news! You are cerified to be our good friends because you are still with us here reading our news (after we married for 105 days now).

A good news for u.....Both of us passed our Probation on 1 Nov with satisfactory performance! There's still room for improvement but it's a very good start. Thanks god for all this!

I think I'm lucky because I don't need to work after married - though only the first few months(simply because i don't have work permit in U.S and I have a plan to return to work, not because I'm rich nor I'm lazy), we have more time to get together. It could be very stressful if a couple need to work all the time and don't have enough time to talk.

In this three months, I can really set all the trouble aside and only play my role as a good wife. Cooking all the time and cleaning the house. This is a good experience because I could never imagine to 'stop working for months!!" ...I thought I would be bored to death....but the truth is I enjoy being a housewife... I have all my time to do things I like...going to library and explore new books...and just online and online without any time constraints...

After around 2 weeks time, I'll need to return to Hong Kong. I am a bit worried because I already get used to this relaxed mode. I must start to heat up myself and resume my passionate to work! The most challenging thing is I need to leave my husband for a long while....that could be tough......

Find yourself in our wedding photo albums!

Friends,

We've finally completed uploading all the selected photos.
Visit our web album and share our happy memories!
http://photos.carinnahugo.com
You can also find our recent photos there.

So, how's our life in U.S?
10 out of 10. You know, we enjoy our married life so far and there's nothing better than seeing your loved one everyday. In fact, both of us are very busy all the time. (Okay, I made myself busy...)

Our typical weekdays: Wake up late...(coz we stay up late working on computers...Hugo conducts his research work and I always facebooking or chatting with my friends) Then I will cook at home and deliver my 'products' to Hugo. I am a very good chef! You can find some of my masterpiece in the photo album.
In the afternoon, I will read newspaper and do housework and start cooking again around 5.

On every Monday & Wednesday, I attend classess and walk around downtown till 4 and take the shuttle bus home. We'll also hang out with our friends occasionally. We also have fun parties and gatherings from time to time.

This is just a kind of dream life and we treasure every moments...Very soon..I'll return to Hong Kong......so I am now trying to cool down.....that would be a great challenge to both of us.

Wedding Day Photos Released (Part 1)

Thanks for your patience. I know you've been long waiting for our wedding day photos.
Check out here http://photos.carinnahugo.com

At this moment, we have uploaded only, the big morning ceremony's photos. Others are coming on its way very soon. So, do visit the website again and spot your beautiful/handsome face : )

......Can't find yourself Yet?...Don't worry.........More photos are coming.... stay tuned.

"Connected: Gut!"

We have successfully installed the broadband network at home! GUT!

So I have arrived New Haven for a-week time. What have I done this week?
I was busy buying basic household items here and there. Thanks to Siegfried and Cheryl (S's sister) who drove us to different super stores and gave us lots of useful advice, so that we can picked up all the neccessities in 1-2 days.

I have also joined a 3-day long orientation for international spouses and partners (organised by Yale university). That was quite good. I met around 10 friends from different countries: Japan, Korea, Russia, France, Middle East, Holland...etc..) We went through some ice-breaking games on the first day then visited some "must-see" spots in town.

- Pea-body Museum http://www.yale.edu/peabody/
- Yale centre of British art http://ycba.yale.edu/index.asp
- Public Lib
- Hall of Grad students

From the orientation, I learnt that there's chance for spouses to audit courses and we can be volunteers in Library & Museum. You can engaged yourself in different activities and won't feel bored.

Greeting from U.S

Miss us, folks?

You know, I can't get assess to the internet for more than 2 weeks time. We've been travelled around U.S east coast and finally reached our destination at New Haven 2 days ago.

So far things are going quite smooth except one thing...My parcel sent from California get LOST! I put so many things inside (costs several thousand hk$$!!!) The post office made a mistake and they said they'll investigate the case and give us a reply next week. Pray for my poor parcel......

We will be able to get online at home on this coming Friday(U.S time) if nothing goes wrong. I shall update you about my trip and news soon!

Miss you all!

Honeymoon

Sorry sorry....yes...we're lazy and yet really too busy to update our blog...
Promise you that I will be a frequent writer after our honeymoon trip...(By Carinna)

We have collected those official photos from the vendor! We're satisfied with the quality and helped us to recall all those sweet scences..I know I know you're long for it...

I'll try to put up some highlights before our honeymoon!

Married for 9 days already!

My married life......

Day 1 Return all the costume & pack all the gifts
Day 2 ~ Day 4 Poor me..........Sick and stayed at home....dizzy and not sure what I was doing;
It's a pity that we missed the "Camp for Couple"
Day 6 Counting all the gifts and money we received from relatives and friends and
started to make thank-you phone calls
Day 7 ~ Day 9 Started to enjoy my married life.....resume all the "friends-meeting" activities

Stand by me

THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH!!! WE LOVE YOU ALL!

The wedding was finally ended beautifully and we had a wonderful happy night. Though there's some little chaos and Hugo was quite sick after a non-sleep night, we managed to get it through with all our beloved B&G 's help!

We'd also like to give big hugs and big thanks to our relatives and friends who're patient and caring. They're all happy about us and gave us great support!!

It's a pity that the bride always need to step back to change clothes and did not have much time to chat with friends and we did miss out some prepared sharings....coz both of us are just too tensed and exhausted.

All the things are so unforgettable. The pictures and films are now under processing and the producer said those should be ready around two weeks after. So stay tuned.

Keep on sharing.


Stand by me
When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No, I won't be afraid No, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me
(ChorusSo darling, darling,stand by me,oh, stand by meoh, stand,stand by mestand by meIf the sky that we look upon should tumble and fallor the mountains should crumble in the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry,No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand Stand by me

The day before

Time flies and now we're on the day before!!!

Don't blame me for so long-winding. I'd like to say "Thank you" to each of you who contributed to the "making of Carinna & Hugo's wedding". Yes, today I'm still busying for all seating plans, name list, contacts...but I am happy about all this little bits....Coz you're supporting me at the back!

Both of us are not in our excellent mode after all these late night prepartions...Maybe we'll too excited about it. As Hugo said, it's a once-a-life-time event, so we have tried our best to put it in a nice way. Tomorrow, we will enjoy the day and share our fruitful results with you all.

Looking forward to it & yet treasuring my last "single" moment....

Coach Arrival Time

COACH ARRANGEMENT

On board Time: 1330 Tsim Sha Tsui East - Outside Kowloon Shang-ri-la Hotel
Carplate no.: LV 6021

Please call 9250 6366 on the event day if you can't locate the coach.

Smart tips: The coach can't stop for long so remember to be there sharp.

Expected arrival time: Around 1415 at church
The ceremony will start at 1500 and you will have enough time to take beautiful pictures with us.

Church Rehearsal

We did the church rehearsal last Tuesday. Paster Lee is indeed a quite serious person. He explained every details to all of us. Thanks for Heidi who will be PIC of the church event, we will need to reply on you for those "easily-forgotten" procedures. We're still fixing some little details.

Hope everything will run smooth on that day.

Transportation Arrangement

To all friends & relatives who are coming to our church ceremony,


We will arrange a 50-seat coach to run from Tsim Sha Tsui (MTR station) to Sai Kung (the wedding venue).


Details will be finalised & announced very shortly.


To all friends & relatives who are coming to our wedding banquet, you can find the transportation details via the hotel website: http://dalian.shangri-la.com/en/property/hongkong/kowloonshangrila/infocard





The closest MTR Entrance : Tsim Sha Tsui: P1 & P2

Only two weeks left

Wow...both of us are busy for sending our invitations in the past two weeks. Now 80% were done and still have to hurry up for the rest.



I have never been so worry about one project. Every night before I go sleeping, I will count to myself..how many oustanding urgent items..it's like a never-ending list. Yes, I should calm down and relax....but sometimes just can't help myself...





"Pass big gift" is a Chinese tradition, the groom will send fruit basket, dried seafood, coconuts & some others petits to the bride's family as a formal request to ask the bride to marry him. It is a important process in Chinese marriage.

It's fun!

For more pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/carinnahugo/PassBigGift

Wedding Gift from Yun

Thanks very much, Yun! You know it makes me feel like winning an Oscar! The sculpture is v. nice & I like the hand-made card so much.

:) Not more than 1 month's time from my wedding. However, I still haven't planned my banquet rundown now............

My uncle's new publication-Ongoing Journey of India

This is the new book written by my Uncle. He & his family stayed in India for many years to serve the needed.

Please pray for him & his family :

Pray as they lead the field to lead in love and vision and be able to give appropriate training when needed.

Pray for all things relating to relocating fall into place.

Pray for relevant visa & good weather. Also for their health & financial support.

Hugo is on his way back

I'm so excited now. Looking forward to seeing you at the airport!
..........................Tons of things awaiting for discussion with you :)

Checking Gold Price

Link to check the most updated gold price:
http://www.kitco.com/charts/livegold.html

Bridesmaid Meeting

On 21 June evening, all girls + Vicky gathered at a MK upstairs cafe to have our bridesmaid meeting. Hahah..thanks to Vicky that we managed to book a place at golden hours. Though, the food was really not at standard (as expected), the small place still provide a cosy atmosphere which nice enough to disucss wedding arrangement.



How good it is we've finally gone through the long long duties list. I named different posts and listed all the duties....you know total more than 70 items!! (trust me, i'm confident in organising big event...)



I really want to say thanks to all my pretty bridesmaid again. Each of you are GREAT!
http://family.webshots.com/album/559588044SzMVtr





<--- One of my bridemaid's cartoon icon.................okok...it's Ms. Wong (Heidi)

Guess Who: B&G

...."a humble chinaman struggling to find his way in the uk...."










..." know her for more than 13 years.."

Wedding Hairstyles

This websites got lots of Bridal Images. Personally, I like simple & elegant syles....Preferred to use flowers as Hair deco....Check this out..

http://www.fotop.net/LetsPlayWith/JP_Hair_Style?page=1

I'll meet my MUA again in mid Jul.

Wedding Gift Registry

Many friends asked "What kind of Gifts you two like?" In fact, we haven't got time to really think about this.



So for those who don't have any clues on gift...may go to this link & be sponsor for some of the registered items:


www.mydisneyhoneymoon.com/carinnahugo

You'll need to search by our names:
e.g. Bride:
First name: Ka Yan
Last name: Cheung
Wedding date: I bet you know it, rite?

My cousin's wedding

Just attended my cousin's wedding yesterday. They shared their feelings after exchanging vows & those words were really so touching. I hope they'll be together ever after with God's blessings.

http://picasaweb.google.com/carinna/Cousin/photo#5074470972426838034

Western Historical Traditions & Customs

REPRESENTATION OF EACH DAY OF THE WEEK

Monday - Health

Tuesday - Wealth

Wednesday - The Best Day

Thursday - Brings Crosses

Friday - Losses

Saturday - No Luck At All

HONEYMOON

Brides used to be captured and held hostage until her family called off the search. A friend of the groom had the job of fending off and stalling the bride's family until their escape, that's where the bestman started. The term "honeymoon" comes from the time that followed the capture. The bride and groom would hide for 30 days (one full moon) and drink mead. Mead is made from fermented honey and water, which is still used today to toast the happy couple.


HANDKERCHIEF

The tears of a bride are good luck and must be caught. Farmers used to think that if a bride cried, there would be rain to water the crops. Also, it is said that if you cry on your wedding day, you'll never have a reason to cry in your marriage.

The Elite team

Our Wedding ceremony committee members finally confirmed:

Bridesmaid:

• Cathy Lee
• Heidi Wong
• Joanne Yong
• Katie Cheung
• Mandy Chan
• Michelle Poon
• Monica Cheung
• Tracy Kwan
• Wing Lam
  

Groomsmen:

• CY Ng
• Donahue Sze
• Dennis Woo
• Eddie Cheung
• Felix Chiu
• Franco Lam
• Ken Yan
• Siegfried Leung
• Hiu Tung Lau

Now, I am sourcing the performance team.........It would be great if my colleagues can help...they are all talented! I don't think we'll arrange plenty of games on that night. Instead, I'd prefer to have more sharing and close-to-heart talks with my old friends.

Rundown

I targeted to complete my big day rundown by the end of May. 24 hrs per day is not enough for me......The to-do list at office never ends and I just do not have enough energy to deal with my wedding tasks after work.

Had dinner with my ex-boss tonight and I really enjoy sharing with her. She's always nice and really a v. good listener.

She brought me the rundown of her own's wedding and lend me some jewelleries as well! Thanks so much , ym.....You are marvelous!

Babbler Poll: Top 10 things brides want their bridal party to know

Babbler Poll: Top 10 things brides want their bridal party to know:

Smile
Smile for the pictures. Whether it's hot or cold outside, these photos will be cherished for years to come. Look happy for your friend. You've been asked to be a part of a very speial day. Behave like it.

Don’t wait for the bride to ask for help, offer it
Some people have a hard time asking for help because they don't want to put anyone out. If the bride says that she's getting ready to send out her invitations, ask her if she needs any help.
If the bride asks for help, help

Be a good friend
To be a part of any wedding - on any level is very stressful. True friendships are made, and others are broken. I myself tried to back down from a wedding two weeks prior - but the bride would not let me, as it would make her BP look un-even. In the end, it killed our friendship of over 20 years. I remember standing up in front of everyone crying as I read my MOH speech. They were not tears of Joy for the Bride and Groom, but tears of sadness for the end of a friendship.

Be honest about what you can and cannot do, how the bride really looks, what you like and don’t like (before the wedding day)

Don’t complain about the cost.
You've been asked to spend some of your hard earned cash ... don't complain about it when the time comes to part with it. Be completely honest and upfront with the bride, especially about what you are willing to spend $$$. I had a bridesmaid that said that money was no problem and SHE picked a $250 BM dress and then continued to complain about how much it was costing and the cost for alterations, etc. It really ended up bumming me out. Keep in mind that you have other costs besides the dress - shoes, hair, makeup, alterations.

Don’t complain on the wedding day, to anyone about anything.
The only advice I can add would be for the BMs or MOH NOT to complain about decisions that the bride/groom have made that does not effect them, eg. don't complain about the photographer's style, the flowers, or the bride's gown. These are not decisions that need the blessing of the BM or the MOH so please think before you criticize something that does not affect you. Unless someone is being extremely difficult, disrespectful or rude PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE NO complaining on the wedding day!
You’ve offered to go with the bride to look for her gown, at least look excited
Help the bride in selecting your gown and accessories
Please let the bride know if you have any real needs (not preferences) when it comes to the dress and shoes, eg. I can’t wear heels, I need a gown that I can wear a proper bra with. If at all possible, accommodate the bride’s wishes.
Before you accept the role of maid of honour or bridesmaid ask the bride what she expects of you and let her know what you can and can’t do
Don’t talk about your up and coming wedding plans during meetings with your bride and/or her other bridesmaids
If a bride has her heart set on a bridesmaid dress for you, give your opinion and if she still wants it…buy it and wear it with a smile

Keep in contact with the bride
When the bride requests dress fittings, rehearsals, sizes, general info, get back to her in a timely manner. Regular contact - just to check up - is very much appreciated and valued. It is nice to not have to be the one to do the calling too

It’s the bride’s day!
Opinions during the planning stages are great but don’t push your ideas on the bride, she has the final say. The bride is the star of the show, so focus on her instead of worrying what you look like.

Be understanding

Take the high road (don't take it personally) and know that getting married is like being on some crazy emotional roller coaster for the bride. She may be having to juggle 10 other people (family, FI, etc.) as well as planning the BIG event, working, looking after a family, going to school, whatever. Cut her some slack. When the wedding is over, she will revert back to the friend you know and love.

If you don’t know, ask

If you aren’t sure of what to do, where to be, what’s going on…please ask the bride.

Don’t take advantage

“I am paying for the dress, makeup, manicure, pedicure, putting her up for the week, picking her up/returning her to the airport 2 hours away. For that I get "I don't want to send invites for your shower. Can't you just put them in with the wedding invites?" "I don't want to go to your mom's house to get measured for a dress, I don't like her" "Can't you take care of the shower details?" "FI can't stay at the house the night before - you can't see each other" ... hello?!?

Quote from: http://www.frugalbride.com/advicetomoh.html

Marriage Registry

I went to TsuiShaTsui Marriage Registry to apply the marriage notice yesterday.

It's quite busy and full of couples. They all looked excited. The application procedures are simple. Only takes around 40 minutes and by the end, you ought to say an oath to declare that all the information provided is true. Hugo will need to go to the Regstry in July to endorse the furnished notice and pass it to the church.

I walked around Cultural centre and saw a few couples taking photographs.......Wondering what a day it'll be on 1 Aug.....

Thanks for your blessings

It's really enjoyble to read all of your blessings in the guestbook! Thanks so much!

We did spend quite a time to create this website (...haha..more than 90% is completed by my dear half) coz we want to share our news with all our friends around the globe...now the website serves as a v. good platform to share our happiness effectively.......really COOL...

There is still a long to-do list about the wedding. We're lucky to have a group of honourable consultants to support us in different aspects............

My dear uncles........helped us to search for a nice wedding venue
My dear ex-boss, my first idol in the business world......gave me lots of useful information and constructive comments
My dear married friends...sent me their rundown, wedding tips..etc...
My dear friend...sent me SMS from time to time....a little note really made me feel relaxed and comforted
......................
There are lots of people helping us to organise the event....
In the coming days, I'll introduce our perfect groomsmen & bridesmaid team to you..........stay tuned......

Website Launched

Our website has been officially launched! Please visit our website and remember to sign our guestbook! Thanks :-)

Our Wedding Website is Coming Soon!

Been waiting to see our wedding website for a long time? and the photos? Having been working on this and that in the past few months, but finally our website is almost done :-) So when we will be lauching it? Stay tuned ;-)

King Huy Hall

Today is King Huy Hall's open day. I have taken some photos inside the church. Let's take a look.

Do you think I should have my wedding blessings here?

Wedding Etiquette

I received the book from you today! Sweet & Amazing...
Some interesting facts:

• Veils were thought to keep away evil spirits, who would be confused by not being able to see the bride

• Throwing confetti has its roots in the Roman period, when guests threw almonds at newlyweds to symbolize a fruitful marraige

• Cutting a cake at a wedding was once thought to ensure a fruitful marriage. Keeping a piece of cake is supposed to guarantee that your husband stayts faithful

籌備婚禮是一個前所未有的考驗

對於新人而言，籌備婚禮是一個前所未有的考驗．結了婚的人都知道，許多時候，一對新人甜甜蜜蜜準備結婚去，卻在籌備婚禮的過程中，每每因各種細節而發生爭拗，傷害到彼此間的感情．許多已婚的人亦會埋怨當日沒做好充足的準備而後悔莫及． 現在有機會作好準備的你，就幸福得多了 凡事感激 記著必須信任對方，緊記對方所做的事情都是為大家而作，無論結果是好是壞都應存感激之心．不要以為幸福是必然的事，應該對方知道你對他所做的一切均覺感謝 坦誠感受 籌辦婚禮事項，出現爭拗或不快是很平常的事．最好先分析原因並向伴侶傾吐，讓對方了解自己的處境和感受，然後一同尋求解決方法，不能把不快埋藏心底 勿亂發怒 兩人已經走到結婚之路，為了少許磨擦而大發脾氣，隨時會失言傷害了對方，所以無論如何也要三思而後言，免致後悔莫及 萬莫挑剔 不斷的挑剔，責備，埋怨，嚕囌只會惹人反感，產生反效果 忌翻舊帳 伴侶爭吵，容易把舊事翻出爭持，但其實這是相處大忌，會把問題升級，令事情更難解決 O 寬恕是很重要的，要寬容，給對方有充足的私人空間．

Quote from http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/eternity_wedding/article?mid=13

好多朋友結婚

和朋友聊天..大家都說今年很多人結婚....
仔細想想.....其實身邊多人結婚是因為已到適婚年齡...相信未來5年..仍然會每年都聽到"今年很多人結婚...."這句話..

恐怕真的要成立一個"喜"事基金了..

Count down 126 days

仲有126日...時間過得真係快....似乎仲有好多野未準備好...要加把勁!

目前最緊要的是開始告訴朋友...不知為什麼仍有些難為情...:)