Wedding Blog

Hi, Everyone! Wowsers! I can’t believe that I’m actually a Bee! I had been diligently working on my wedding blog, but I was on the fence about applying (all the bees are sooo awesome, it’s a little intimidating!). Thanks to a gentle push from a bee blogger, I decided to go for it – and boy, am I happy with the outcome!

Why Miss Hamster? First of all, that icon is just so darn cute. Secondly, I identify with that little gal – goofy, a little roly-poly, awkward at times, occasionally stuffing her face with food (I am ALL about that). And let’s face it, in the wedding planning process, sometimes you feel like you’re running but going nowhere fast!

Mr. Hamster and I met in grad school – we are both major foodies, and after he claimed that he could eat 30 dumplings at a single go, how could I resist? Despite valiant efforts (he surrendered after 15), he lost the bet. Instead, he won me. We now spend our days traipsing around NYC, looking for the newest hole-in-the-wall restaurants, testing our stomachs with street food, and stopping in for a dumpling or two (or 15), just for old times’ sake.

Yep, this photo pretty much sums up our level of goofiness.

We are now in the midst of planning a swanky, elegant wedding in New York City! Ironically, neither of us is exceedingly swanky nor elegant, though we do have a great appreciation for such things. While we will be incorporating some cultural aspects, the culture that will be most prevalent is that of NYC! Our wedding will feature taxicabs, black & white cookies, and Central Park - all the things we love and hope that our friends and family will love as well. Once this fun-filled bash is over, we will be having a second reception in Singapore, where much of Mr. Hamster’s family still lives. From one city that never sleeps to another - I can’t imagine a more exciting ride!

Won’t you join me?