Lizzie’s Steampunk Assassin 30th birthday

After much deliberation, Lizzie decided on a “steampunk assassin” theme for her thirtieth birthday party.  Once the theme was announced, construction of costumes and decorations began.  Lizzie got very excited when she ordered a bespoke cake from Glitter and Sparkle Cakes with a steampunk theme.

Dave and Ellie Piper’s wedding – part 2

After I realised that my last post covering this wedding was getting far too long, I decided the “official” photographs would be a good break point.  This post covers the group pictures taken just before the reception, the meal, the speeches and the dancing afterwards.  Enjoy!

Dave and Ellie Piper’s wedding

David Piper and Ellie Shardlow were married in a Humanist ceremony at The Priest’s House, Barden Tower, Yorkshire.  I was lucky enough to be invited.

William Foulston’s Baptism

William Thomas James Foulston was baptised at St Mary’s Church Melton Mowbray on 13/05/12

Hello Cupcake!

For her birthday in 2010, Lizzie planned a cupcake party.  Everyone who came was to bring some cupcakes and then everyone could share them.  Unfortunately with so many guests, we ended up with at least 20 cupcakes each to eat.  Most of us didn’t manage it!

Kevin’s 30th birthday

Kevin’s 30th was a very posh affair.  We were all instructed to dress smart and to come prepared to talk about grown up things such as children, schools and mortgages.

Lizzie’s Silly Birthday

Lizzie decided to celebrate her birthday this year by also celebrating all things silly. There were obstacle courses, a den, silly games, a poop chart and of course jelly.  We were told that “anything goes as long as it is silly!” Sillyness was expected in dress, food, behaviour, games and every other aspect of the evening.

Liz and Richard’s Wedding

Liz and Richard were married in Liz’s local church by her father, the local vicar.  After the lovely ceremony, we all walked just down the road to have the reception in the pub where Liz used to work as a barmaid.  The pub put on an excellent reception with a whole roast pig out the back and plenty of other food and drink. Later we found our way out of the marquee into the playground and picnic area at the back of the pub for some fooling around and dancing.

Jim’s Pirate Birthday Party

Jim decided to celebrate his twenty-*****th birthday with a pirate extravaganza.