So proud being the Assistant Program Manager

the wedding working committee

For the past 2 months, I had never been so busy in my life, being appointed as the asst. program manager for my GM, Adrian's wedding on 5th May 2007. Finally, the night came and passed..everything had been so perfectly arranged! so proud of myself..

Jesslyn (MD's secretary) and I were being appointed by MD, himself, as the person in charged of his son's wedding. Initially, I was kinda furious..I had no chance to express my opinion..moreover, I am having an exam on 7th May, just 2 days after the wedding..this was too much and heavy for me to handle..so I was complaining throughout the whole process of coordinating and planning..

I was in charged of coordinating the ushering/registration and guest list, especially dealing with oversea guests (logistics and accommodation)..There were about 90 tables, inviting their family members, relatives, staffs, customers, suppliers, bankers etc..It's no longer a family wedding banquet, but became a corporate dinner already..so imagine the crowd we were expecting, can't afford to make a single mistakes..tension..moreover, MD called for meeting everyday..and his mind changed everytime..we had amended the wedding program and guest list for so many times until we lost count! even up to the very last minute, 30min before the wedding banquet dinner, MD was still amending his guest list..gosh!

Usher cum registration

I managed to invite 15 of my colleagues to help me with this, 12 ushers and 4 registration..Adrian requested all of us to wear white color apparel..and on that night, all of us did a great job..I am sure all the guests felt welcomed..

Guest list

This is very hectic job, especially MD is amending the list every now and then..I think I wasted tonnes of A4 paper for printing..Jesslyn and I were working till almost 9pm on 4/5, trying to finalise on the number of guests attending the dinner tomorrow..By right, I should have been on leave on 3/5-7/5 to study, but due to this wedding thingy, I had to cancel my leave..so, my mood was actually quite worried and pressured..this exam is very very important and crucial for me, my last paper to complete CPA program..I am so sick of exam already..just want to end it for once..But, really thank God for a bunch of good friends who were there to support and encourage me..esp my bf, Mark..thanks

Logistics cum accommodation

Mainly, I am dealing with Adrian's oversea guests..emailing them to request for their flight itinerary, so that I could arrange for airport pick up and also accommodation..That was one day I personally went to KLIA to pick up a guest from Taiwan..and she was so sweet to give me an appreciation gift, a 100% silk scarf..

On 5/5, I helped Adrian to hire a bus to pick up his guests from the hotel to the church for the wedding holy matrimony..So had to wake up early in the morning, follow the bus to the hotel, gather all the guests..I was proud of myself, being able to communicate and be friends with them...I think being a Dale Carnegie graduates, it does help a lot!

Wedding banquet night

After sending the guests to the church, I went for a hairdo before leaving for the hotel at 1pm..Both Jesslyn and I were doing the last minute preparation, ensuring everything (the PA system, table seating, decoration etc) is in good control..

Finally, the night had started...guests starting to flood the banquet hall..cocktail session at 645pm..I was walking from one corner to the other, ensuring all guests were being attended to..730pm, the main entrance to the hall was open, and all ushers had to standby to lead them to their respective table seating..After that, I had to go to the VIP room for the counting of angpow money..Adrian actually borrowed a cash counting machine from his friend , cool isnt it! We took about 1.5 hours to count the money, and thank God, the physical amount tally with the book amount..phew..

Then, I quickly joined the dinner..Jesslyn was telling me that I missed the best part of the night, Adrian's speech, for he specially thank both of us for tonight..mentioned our names! Felt so appreciated..

Overall, I would rate the wedding dinner 9/10, and it was a mission accomplished task! Reached home at about 1230am..so tired..but at least one storm had over, another awaiting for me on 7/5..Gambateh!