The wedding started off with a cozy ceremony in the hotel chapel. We sang a few songs, or rather hummed along because the lyrics were in Japanese. :) When Hide kissed Noko, there were countless camera flashes and applause, expressing our sincere joy for the newlywed.
the chapel
THE moment we have been waiting for
The wedding banquet was like a Michelin 3-star meal. From the starter to the main course to the dessert, every dish was carefully chosen to play with our taste buds. If you have watched the TV show "Iron Chef", you would know the reaction from the tasting panel when they taste the creative dishes from the contestants. It was the same reaction from our table. "Oishii-ne" (delicious in Japanese) echoed all around us. It was a meal to die for. Just as we were enjoying the heavenly meal, the MC announced our names. I thought we were up for a surprise speech. Fortunately Hide and Noko wanted to give us her bridal flowers to thank us for coming to the wedding. We were deeply touched by their gesture.
caught a glimpse from Hide and Noko from the head table
Hide and Noko offering us the bridal flower
Katy with the bridal flower
The banquet was accompanied by speeches and presentations. Hide's ex-colleagues from Mitsubishi gave an excellent presentation on Hide's past performance and future projection. It was hilarious. Not the stereotypical Mitsubishi men in suits. Hide and Noko also prepared their own presentations detailing significant events in their lives and how they met. Noko's "thank-you" letter to her parents was very moving. There were tears and sniffing (even from the Mitsubishi table – all men in their 30's and 40's). Katy was no exception. All puffy eyes by the end of the banquet.
Katy with the bridal flower
The banquet was accompanied by speeches and presentations. Hide's ex-colleagues from Mitsubishi gave an excellent presentation on Hide's past performance and future projection. It was hilarious. Not the stereotypical Mitsubishi men in suits. Hide and Noko also prepared their own presentations detailing significant events in their lives and how they met. Noko's "thank-you" letter to her parents was very moving. There were tears and sniffing (even from the Mitsubishi table – all men in their 30's and 40's). Katy was no exception. All puffy eyes by the end of the banquet.Noko offering her grandmother a bouquet of flowers
Noko's last class of kindergarten students offering their congratulations by songs and roses
two handsome chaps - the fathers of Hide (left) and Noko (right) 
Noko's father toasted with Coca-cola bottles (he is chairman of Coca-cola Japan). Very cool
Katy and Hide's mom
We were very happy for Hide and Noko, and were honored to be at their wedding. Now we pronounce them: Mr. And Mrs. Amita!
two handsome chaps - the fathers of Hide (left) and Noko (right) 
Noko's father toasted with Coca-cola bottles (he is chairman of Coca-cola Japan). Very cool
Katy and Hide's mom
at the evening party
another intimate moment - check out Hide's smile
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