Event Date : Saturday 11th February 2017
Not many people these days stay married, and not many people these days get married.
It’s a rare thing these days to hear anyone married for more than 50 years, most people tend to just be lifelong partners but what matters most is that you love the person you are with.
The good parts and the bad parts, this is true love not caring about the past just caring about the present and your future with them.
My Grandparents were 60 years married, and 60 years still happy not many can say this.
Tonight was the celebration event for my grandparent’s 60th wedding anniversary, and it was being held at the Glasgow Blysthwood Square Hotel.
Website : www.blythswoodsquare.com/partner/glasgow-blythswood-square/
11 Blythswood Square
Glasgow G2 4AD
On arrival, the event room was empty as I got here early, so it was a good time to get some good photos.
The cake was really lovely and elegantly decorated, we also had really pretty balloons.
The company used was Cloud Nine Cake Centre
Website : www.cloudninecakecentre.co.uk
At Cloud Nine Cake Centre we specialise in celebration cakes and everything you need to make your own if you prefer! We can create something amazing for your wedding or party and we supply cake decorating supplies to businesses and schools all over the country.
The room was decorated very nicely, there were anniversary balloons around the room. There was a nice white dance floor, which you can rent from the Hotel for any special occasion.
I took a video which is on my Instagram feel free to check it out : VIEW
As everyone turned up we all waited in the lower bar area, where a Saxophone player was playing in the background.
His name was Andy Weaver he was very good and the music created a nice welcoming atmosphere. Please check him out on his Facebook page below.
Facebook : facebook.com/andy.weaver.37
Once everyone had arrived we all went to our tables.
As you saw from the above photos and video, and the one above this text the table settings were really nice and very elegant. Everyone commented on this, and how lovely the room was.
Tonight’s table setting was done by the company Bespoke Touches
Website : www.bespoketouches.co.uk
We understand how important it is to create the right atmosphere at your venue and to achieve this we offer a range of bespoke wedding and event services tailored to your needs and wishes.
We can provide a full venue styling package including chair covers, centrepieces, accessories and favours or provide the finishing touch you need to complete your special day.We deliver a stunning setting suitable for any occasion. with our experience, contacts and high quality products we ensure that your event remains firmly in the minds of friends, family and guests for years to come.
A little thought can go a long way… with a little thought and a lot of planning any venue can take on a vibrant, beautiful almost magical appearance.
Since I am a food blogger I couldn’t not take photos of the food tonight.
We were given a menu and to be honest I didn’t really get a chance to study, as I was busy chatting with people.
I made a quick decision when ordering but it was a good one.
Starter :
Smooth chicken liver parfait, toasted brioche, Onion chutney and rocket
I am a big fan of Pate and this was full of flavour, having it on the brioche just set it off and was really good.
Again anywhere you go and order Pate they never give you enough whatever to spread it on, you always get a larger amount of Pate than the toast etc….I really wish I knew why they did this.
Main :
Seared supreme of Chicken with chive mashed potato, leek fondue, fine beans with shallots, Cherry tomatoes and red wine sauce
For me this was the only option on the menu that sounded ok, the other option I wasn’t really a fan of so this was my fallback.
I am glad it was a fallback, the chicken was cooked really nicely.
The leek fondue was my favourite as whatever they did to it, it was a really nice flavour and I could have had more.
Dessert :
Vanilla panna cotta, mango and kiwi salsa, passionfruit syrup and Chantilly cream
There is always room for dessert.
This was very light, very easy to eat and had a nice flavour.
To finish we had coffee or tea.
Through the meal and a little after the mean singer Henrick Solera.
Henrick Solera Facebook : www.facebook.com/henricksolera/
Twitter : @henricksolera
Website : www.rickysolera.com
I have now met Henrick a few times, as he has been at most of the events we have held at the Blysthwood Hotel.
My little cousin Danielle also sang a song with him, again a proud cousin here as that’s something I couldn’t do even if I could sing in tune. It’s only a short clip as the full video is 3mins long, and Instagram limit size.
Video : Watch
The evening went very well, and my grandparents had a lovely time.
This was a special moment for all the family, my grandparents and friends. Again I would like to wish them a Happy Anniversary
xxx
