Congratulations to the both of you. First question, why did you choose this date?
He: We actually wanted 4th April 2008 – 04/04/08 but in Singapore, you can’t just walk into a church and say you want to get married. Yes. It’s NEVER like what you see in the movies. You actually need to inform Registry Of Marriages 21 days in advance!
She: The next available date for us was 18/04/08 which as you can see, doesn’t look too bad as a number combination. So we collected our cert on the 17th and got married on the 18th.
So how long have you known each other?
She: We met on the 21st of December 2007 during the Registration Day for Year 1 in SOTA.
Then when did the relationship start to blossom between the both of you?
He: We started as friends. I used to have a principle of not dating colleagues.
She: Yes. And I know about it. Which is why I didn’t even think anything was possible between us.
He: Being there for someone opens the gateway for true commitment and love I guess. What started as a bud of friendship slowly blossomed in the fragrant rose of a lifelong partnership.
So roughly when was that?
She: I believe it all started at the end of January.
January 2008? Isn’t that like barely 3 months ago?
She: And He proposed on Good Friday which was barely one month ago?
I’m shocked! Don’t you think you are rushing into an important decision?
He: Please don’t faint here. Although both of us are certified to do CPR, we rather not.
She: (laughs & kisses him) That’s a CPR kiss for you.
Erm (uncomfortable) … back to question? Don’t you think you two are impulsive?
She: I think it’s rare you find someone who’s similar to you in beliefs, principles and outlook of life. Not that there are no differences. He prefers coffee and I prefer tea. He hates cheese and I simply adore them. Yet we both feel we are God’s gift to each other.
He: She’s medication for my soul. I’ve never felt happier in my whole entire life. (kisses her)
She: He makes me believe in love again.
(Roll it’s eyes) But proposing in 2 months and getting married in 3 months?
He: Time is important for discovery. But we have had the privilege to see each at work and witness our work ethics.
She: We also met each other’s friends and family members. We saw how we treat other people. And we love to talk about life and the future. That gave us a very good idea of who we are as a person.
He: You can’t put a time frame to love and commitment. Some need 3 years, some 10 years and others less than a year. I knew I was ready to commit and that’s why I proposed. She was ready and that’s why she said yes.
Why did you not invite friends and relatives for the Holy Matrimony?
He: It’s back to basics for us. We believe marriage to be a very important commitment. But we also understand it’s important for us to fulfill all righteousness and seek the approval of our parents.
She: We did not want to constrain our marriage to the need to get a banquet hall, a wedding package and all the whole works.
He: We had our Pastor to solemnize our wedding and our parents were there. In the sight of God, the law and our parents, we exchanged our wedding vows and started on this lifelong commitment to each other. The message is clear: This is what marriage is all about.
Weren’t you both nervous holding the Matrimony at a public place like the Merlion?
She: Are you kidding? We loved the attention!
He: (laughs) It’s true. There were strangers taking pictures of us.
She: We should charge them a fee for that.
He: Seriously, you do not need ALOT to get married or wait for the perfect conditions to gain your heart’s desires. What’s more, it was a beautiful place with plenty of photo opportunities.
Are you saying that you two will not have a wedding ceremony? I’m sure your friends or relatives will be angry for not knowing about this important union.
She: There will be a ceremony next year. To us, the ceremony is an occasion for us to celebrate together with our friends and relatives. We want them to share our joy of having found the treasure in our lives.
He: We planned to have it in the new school building at Kirk Terrace. For that, we’ll invite all our relatives, friends, colleagues, ex-colleagues and ex-students for a splendid good time.
She: And perhaps our current SOTA students.
He: Yes. PERHAPS. Only problem is we do not know when the building will be ready.
She: Which is also why we agreed to this interview. Your article will tell the world that we are married right?
Of course. I’m KPT – KayPoh Teddy after all. But I’ll need your help to spread the word.
He & She: We will!
She: With pleasure.
