Faridah's 50th!

My aunt had a wonderful surprise party for her 50th birthday. My cousins and I had planned the party since a year ago! We wanted it to be small and intimate, a party only for family and close friends. The theme was Hot Pink and Orange.

On top of the surprise party, we had another surprise for her: My cousin, Faheem who was supposed to come home from London on July 20th, came back early to specially surprise his mom on her birthday. Double surprise for her! Faheem who was working as a chef in London, cooked a three course meal for the dinner guests. We hope that everyone had enjoyed themselves that night and may it be a birthday to remember for years, and years to come!


* The Birthday Group


The order of the day:
(1) Preparing the party area


(2) Boys will be boys!!.. Still have time to play..


(3) I made one centerpiece for the coffee table and six flower posies in white pots consisting of roses, carnations and mums in shades of hot pink and orange



(4) Setting up table I see.. Good!..


(5) Chef at work! Favorite phrase: Out of my kitchen!!


(6) Everything ready, just waiting for the Birthday Girl

* The special birthday tiara and sash. The themed confetti are flowers in hot pink and orange and numerical 50s cut-outs


* The delicious birthday cake from Just Heavenly


* The party table setting. Just a simple one because the Chef did 'plating' meaning the three course meal came straight from the kitchen to the guests. It was still a buffet style sitting due to a shortage of tables and chairs :P

(7) Finally, the surprise... :P

* Her first surprise!


* Her second surprise!!

(8) Cake time..

* Make a wish!


*Yeay..Happy Birthday Mak Farid!

(9) The birthday showcase

* Notice the LCD screen: We played a video celebrating the 50 years in my aunty's life. Saw the tears in her eyes.. We are happy that she enjoyed her party :)

(10) Birthday girl with friends





(11) Today's Menu


* Beef and Lamb Roast Dinner


* Smoked Chicken Salad with Mango Chilli


* Beef lasagne piping hot


* Mini cupcakes in theme colors