Surprise Anniversary Dinner!
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My parents sitting at their place in the middle of the tables.
It has been a busy summer for me this year, between family graduations, Father's Day, the 4th, and regularly scheduled vacations, I've had a hard time getting my blogging done. Another thing that has kept me so busy was the great surprise dinner I pulled off with my family and friends help a few weeks ago for my parents' 50th wedding anniversary. We had a beautiful elegant dinner for them at the Lone Eagle Grill on Lake Tahoe. The food was excellent as well as the service and view. I have to give credit to my brother for the venue as he suggested it, and it really was wonderful. I took care of the planning and decor elements of the evening. Mom loves silver and a little bling, so we decided to go with a silver and gold theme with a little sparkle. Here's how it all turned out.
The flower arrangements in raised silver glass pedestals.
Here is a picture of the table length view. The white silk table runners, mercury glass candles, and flower arrangements looked beautiful on the antique stained wood dining tables. I
Here is another view of one of the tables. I found antiqued silver metal letters for my parents names L & D. These sat in front of their place settings. I also sprinkled the table with small rhinestone frames filled with pictures from my parents wedding.
A close up of the rhinestone frames, mercury candles, and hydrangea with roses white flower arrangements. This picture really shows the beautiful ambiance created by the candles and the reflection of the silver glass. Just out the windows was a beautiful view of Lake Tahoe with the sun just beginning to set.
The maid of honor giving a champagne toast.
For dessert, chocolate ganache with hazelnut cream and fresh raspberries. It was rich and delicious!
Here's the happy couple with view of Lake Tahoe in the background.
I am so very proud of my parents, two people whose love has grown stronger and more tender over the years. Wishing them both many more years of happiness together!
