Ros celebrated her 60th birthday in style over the weekend. Ros had planned her party for a while, and along with just over 30 of her closest friends and family, headed to the incredible Peats Bite on the Hawkesbury River for an elegant evening. Unfortunately the newest addition to the family was feeling a little [...]
Ros celebrated her 60th birthday in style over the weekend.
Ros had planned her party for a while, and along with just over 30 of her closest friends and family, headed to the incredible Peats Bite on the Hawkesbury River for an elegant evening.
Unfortunately the newest addition to the family was feeling a little under the weather, and her Daddy had to stay at home with her. It didn’t stop this little one from dressing up in her little ruffle skirt though…
After a short water taxi ride to the venue, all the guests enjoyed cocktail hour and each other’s company as well as walk down memory lane with a photographic story board the family had put together. The photos on these boards sparked some great conversations as everyone recalled their memories and shared times with Ros and her family.
I took the opportunity to capture the details that Ros had so meticulously planned. She’d hand-painted the name of each guest on a little pebble. Ros also gave each guest a book that she wanted to share. “A thousand splendid suns” by Khaled Hosseini and she’d designed a bookmark to remember the occasion which my good friend Jodie Vass helped her create.
After a welcoming speech, Ros’s guests sat down to an sumptuous meal. Rod, Tania and Tammy, of Peat’s Bite are amazing hosts, and had put together an amazing menu.
Ros had an inkling the family might be up to something in the entertainment department so when we were treated to a song from her incredibly talented daughter Zoe she jumped up to thank her only to be told to sit back down again. What she hadn’t counted on was a group performance by her husband Phillip, along with Zoe and her husband Troy, and her equally talented daughter Amy. It truly was “unforgettable“, and everyone enjoyed the sentimental tribute to Ros.
Ros, I’m so pleased to have been introduced to you, your family and friends…. Happy Birthday, Mel xox
Beautiful photos Mel. The atmosphere captured in them feels full of warmth.
Ros, you have touched my heart and obviously everyone’s around you. Thank you for sharing these priceless memories with me. Safe flying, love Lia x