Michelle & Neal - Leaving Party

A couple of weeks back one of my closest friends emigrated to Philadelphia for a few years.

Sad as I will be not to have her close at hand, I wanted to be a big part of her leaving party - well, of course I did.

We held the event at the lovely marquee behind Boxmoor Lodge http://www.boxmoorlodge.co.uk/ .

Michelle & Neal were keen to give their friends a great time, but with all the expenses ahead it was important to keep to a sensible budget.

These beautiful crystal trees were an inspiration - inexpensive to hire, yet sophisticated and a wonderful way to enhance an already delightful backdrop. http://www.essentialweddinghire.com/  delivered and placed them, then collected them the following day ... a great service.

I decided that having one on every other table made for a lovely look.

Needless to say I, and many others, will miss Michelle enormously, but even though she hasn't yet (10 days in) got a PC or TV,  she has discovered the local, apparently largest in the world, shopping mall - go Michelle - enjoy!