Hansley Beard

A Sea of Purple in the 1940s!

On 8th May 1940, a little baby girl was born called “Dorothy Charlotte”. 70 years on and Dorothy had something to celebrate ...

We recently organised Dot’s 70th Birthday party celebration at Grange Park Golf Club in Rotherham. As Dot was born in 1940 and loves all things vintage she chose a 1940s theme. Here’s what Dot had to say about it:

“Jennie organised all aspects of the party such as liaising with the venue and helping me develop our 1940s theme.

“We had a 1940s themed quiz, a 1940s sing-along, a presentation of my life from 8th May 1940 up to 8th May 2010, and we also encouraged guests to come in 1940s dress.

“When guests arrived they all received a ration ticket which we made out of an original we had in our own family history box.

“For the invite, Jennie used old photos of me at different ages:

“My favourite colours are purples and lilacs, and anything that glitters, so our 4 main colours were purple, lilac, black and silver. We had bunting, table decor, sweets, chocolates, cupcakes and trifles on the dessert bar, all in these colours. The only thing that didn`t fit in with the colour scheme was the scrumptious pie and peas, which went down a treat!!!

“Jennie has a very artistic flair for matching colours and designs together. The tables were decorated beautifully, and the dessert bar that Jennie had designed and created looked very pretty and was scrumptious, tasty and definitely morish!!!! Everyone remarked how lovely it was, and were impressed at how it was all set out.

“The night was rounded off by entertainment from the Vernon Sisters, dressed in 1940s style clothes, and singing many 1940s songs.

“The activities throughout the evening kept our attention all night, and some said it was the best party they had ever been to and a very different party to what parties are sometimes like (i.e. disco with loud head banging music, flashing lights, and people throwing their bodies around on the dance floor!).

“Two of our friends, Carol-Anne and Craig won the best dressed man and woman competition! Carol-Anne came as an American GI and Craig came dressed as a Kamikaze pilot, complete with leather flying jacket and hat, with a mouth full of sticky out teeth and small glassed bottom specs plus soot on his face”.

“My party was unforgettable and I really couldn’t fault it!”

For more info on The Vernon Sisters see their website at www.thevernonsisters.com
Mini Violet Cupcakes, Blueberry Cupcakes and Macarons by Blush Cupcakes
Blackcurrant trifles by Grange Park Golf Club

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Posted Fri, 14 May, by Jennie Beard
Categories: Dessert Bars, Purple, Themes
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