Baseball Club 25th Anniversary. Held at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse and offers spectacular views over the racecourse and city skyline. 190 members and guests gathered to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Baseball Club. There were only minimal formalities and it really was a social night for everybody to enjoy each others company away from the field and competition.
Following Dinner, drawing of door prizes and a fund raising auction, the “Zen Men” ( Contact Andrew 0408 026 693) a band consisting of a member or two from the club played their first of two sets. Following this I played my first set. An enjoyable evening was had by all and a fitting way to celebrate 25 fantastic years – with one big party!!!
The Balmoral Ball was a black tie affair enabling family and friends of some of our Australian Army personnel who were recently in Timor and Afghanistan to celebrate their safe return. Held at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel in the Grand Ballroom, 440 guests enjoyed a lovely evening with very minimal formalities and lots of fun. Guests were also entertained through dinner by a seven piece army band.
Following Dinner everybody was ready to party. It was a great evening with everybody enjoying themselves.
Jenny and Guy are a lovely couple who celebrated their wedding with 60 invited guests at Castlereagh Hall . Castlereagh Hall offers a rural outlook and is located at the base of the Blue Mountains. Whilst rain threatened to ruin their day, it held out and they were able to proceed with their ceremony and photographs exactly as planned.
It was a very intimate and relaxed reception with family and friends treated to a great buffet and a wonderful evening. Jenny’s sister Allison acted as Master of Ceremonies which added a very personal touch to the evening. A popular feature at the reception was the extensive “Candy Buffet” which was available throughout the evening and was continually being replenished – guests were certainly able to share in the sweetness of their love.Following speeches by both the fathers, the Matron of Honour – Cate, Best Man – Alan and finally Guy, Jenny and Guy performed the cake cutting ceremony. They then took to the dance floor for their first dance in what was a very special moment – you could feel the mutual dedication this couple have for each other throughout the venue. The moment was enhanced by the simplicity and genuineness of their chosen song, I Want to Grow Old With You by Adam Sandler. This was followed by the father daughter dance. Half way through this dance, other fathers & daughters and mothers & sons were invited to join Jenny and her dad, Brian on the dancefloor.
The rest of the evening was filled with much dancing. Certainly a fun and enjoyable evening that I am sure Jenny and Guy will remember forever. As always it was an absolute privilege to have been able to take part in their special day and to meet such a delightful couple.
(Below) Jenny and Guy’s First Dance
(Below) Jenny dancing with her Dad and Guy with his Mum
Songs selected by Bride and Groom;
Bridal Party Entry Song: “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
Bride & Groom Entry Song: “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
Cake Cutting Song: “Throw Your Arms Around Me” by Hunters & Collectors
Bridal Waltz/First Dance: “I Want To Grow Old With You” by Adam Sandler
Father /Daughter Dance: “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle
Bouquet Toss: “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper
Farewell Circle: “I’ve Had The Time Of My Life” by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
Final Farewell Song: “I’ll Be There For You” by Bon Jovi
