A very belated birthday party

A few weeks ago we had the privilege of making a young man's dream come true in his own back garden. This party was held for J's 25th birthday but has been in the planning for around five years. For his 21st, J was due to have a birthday party in the grounds of his family home. Unfortunately covid came along and ruined all his plans.

Fast forward to September 2024 and J's dreams came true. Rudd Marquees set up a beautiful tent on the lawn beside the house. The day before the party myself and Ryan arrived to set up the kitchen, lay the tables and stock the bar. J had made lots of wonderful, helpful and funny signs to hang around the marquee - lists of do's and don'ts, restricted area signs and bar signs. He took great pleasure in showing us his work, laughing his infectious laugh.

While Ryan set up the kitchen and the bar, J helped me lay the tables. He told me all about his love of aeroplanes and his plans for his next birthday party. He even brought his pet tortoise in to have a stroll around the marquee!

On the day of the party we served a hog roast with stuffing, homemade apple sauce and brioche buns, alongside buttery new potatoes, pasta salad, fresh salad and coleslaw. For dessert we laid the buffet table with whole (sliced) salted caramel cheesecakes for guests to help themselves.

When the food service was finished J's father did a speech, followed by a speech by J himself which absolutely stole the show and the hearts of everybody there. I've already made plans with him for his 30th and I for one cannot wait! I'm looking forward to 2029 already. Soph x