婚禮前一晚的預演在教堂舉行，預演完在芝加哥著名的 “ Connie‘s Pizza" 晚餐。吃皮薩是新郎新娘的主意， 因爲他們認爲一來參加預演的有六，七十位雙方親戚， 幾乎都是從美國外州或外國特別趕來參加婚禮的，所以應該請他們嚐嚐芝加哥最有名的 Deep Dish Pizza。二來婚禮當天晚宴是吃中餐， 故前一天不該再請吃中國菜。 三來這家意大利城起家的皮薩店剛好和新娘同名，都叫 Connie ，所以特別有意義。

採用了愛美女兒婆婆的點子，我也寫了一封信加上手環，項鏈和戒指作為給媳婦的結婚禮物。使得婚禮前的預演晚餐格外溫馨感人， 謝謝愛美的好建議。

親愛的康妮，

我是從六個孩子的家庭中長大， 亞瑟的爸爸也是， 因此我們也很想有六個小孩在我們家中。今天，我以無比興奮的心情迎接我們的第四個小孩， 讓我代表全家歡迎你加入我們的陣容，能有你這麽優秀賢慧的女孩當我們家的媳婦，真令我有說不出的高興。

還記得每年孩子們的生日，是最讓我有成就感的時候， 在他們吹蠟燭的那霎那，我都會感謝上帝，謝謝祂幫助我又帶領他們平安的度過一年。對我而言，他們的快樂，健康和各方面的表現就像是我成績單上的分數， 我希望我每年都能交出一張漂亮的成績單。

今天， 我覺得我好像考完期末考。從今天起，我很高興你會開始接下我的棒子，好好照顧亞瑟。 我想你媽媽一定也和我感覺一樣， 從今天起， 亞瑟也會接下你媽媽的棒子，好好照顧你。

這個盒子裏有一個手環， 是亞瑟出生時他祖母送他的禮物。依照中國的傳統， 紅綫和金牌代表長壽和福氣。 我把這手環傳交給你， 希望也為你們帶來長壽和福氣。

綠色是我最愛的顔色之一，由於你的婚禮都以綠色爲主題，所以我相信你也非常喜歡綠色。因此，我選了這個綠寶石瓖鑽的項鏈和戒指送你， 但願這份心意和這份小禮物能夠承傳下去， 也讓你的小孩知道媽媽和祖母都是綠色的愛好者。

在你們婚禮的前夕,我滿心喜悅，也滿心感謝，感謝上帝讓亞瑟找到這麽好的另一半。虔誠的祝福你們兩個白首偕老，永遠幸福快樂。求神在你們所行的道路上都鋪上脂油， 求神引導帶領你們未來每一天的婚姻生活！

愛你們的

媽媽

Dear Connie,

When I was growing up, I had six siblings in my parent’s family and so did Arthur’s dad. So we always wished to have 6 kids in our own family.

Today, I’m so thrilled to have the 4th kid join our family. I can’t describe how excited I am to have a such a wonderful woman like you as my daughter-in-law. I would like to represent the H’s in welcoming you on board.

Ever since kids were little, their birthdays were the days I would feel most accomplished. I remember watching as they blew out the candles, I thanked God for helping me raise them through another year safely. I saw their happiness, health, performance and growth as grades on my report card.

Today, I feel like I’ve finished my final exam. From now on, I am glad you will take over my job. I think your mom might feel the same way too. From now on, Arthur will take over your mom’s job to take care of you.

This box contains a bracelet that Arthur’s grandmother gave me when he was born. In Chinese culture, the red string and gold charm signifies long life and good fortune. I would like to pass this on to you so it will bring you both long life and good fortune for your own lives.

Green is one of my favorite colors and since the theme of your wedding is also green, I’m guessing it’s your favorite too. Therefore, I am giving you this emerald necklace and ring as gifts from the bottom of my heart; with the hope that they will go on to your children so they will know their mom and grandma are both green lovers.

On the eve of your wedding day, I am so happy and thankful to God for finding Arthur such a wonderful better half. And I wish you both a life that is happily ever after! I pray that God will lead your marriage and lives together all the way !! God bless you both.

Love,

Mom