My youngest brother, Matin is officially married. The akad was done at Ayer Hitam with only the closest family members present in the hall. We are not a big family. Our core is made up of only four siblings with 2 of us already married with kids. So that kind of helped with the numbers. Our relatives are in Kuching. So, travelling cost is an issue. It would have been easier if I was a billionaire to fly them all out but I’m obviously not.

As an older sister, I naturally have concerns about how my brother is going to lead, feed and build his family. However, he is an adult and I’m sure he’d have to sort life out on his own and his significant other. I mean we have all been there at the start of a marriage, not knowing what to do and all. We all find our way. As a sibling, all we have to do is be there for support and guidance.

My father, brother and sister stayed at a homestay near the wedding hall. I on the other hand travelled from Melaka that same morning. Then, we had breakfast at the same homestay before going to the hall as a small entourage to witness the union.

I really like the couple’s outfit here. They look great. Matin’s hantaran for Hannan was a tower of Cadbury chocolates, cupcakes, a pair of shoes, a cute handbag and a beauty set. Matin received a few ‘man’ things in return. The hantaran was curated by my creative brother-in-law.

The reception on our part will be in the next two weeks. That will be the time when we get really busy. I need to get some extra stuff for our relatives who will be coming all the way from Kuching. At the same time, I need to make sure my assignments are submitted on the dot.

Congratulations, my brother. Welcome to the family Hannan.