The Fleur De Lys Manor
Buckingham Estates
VICTORIAN HOLIDAY BALL EXTRAVAGANZA!
You and one guest are cordially invited, to the Fleur De Lys Manor Housewarming, Holiday party, and Paula's 40th Birthday Celebration. For Vendor/Owners include all names of staff who assisted at the Manor who will be attending with you. For all others please include your plus one guest's name.Commencing at the hour of 7pm on the nineteenth day of December, year two-thousand and fifteen. The Theme is Victorian party! Dress up optional or semi-formal. This will be an evening full of Regality, Splendor, Music, and tradition. Included Housewarming/naming ceremony, classical music concert, victorian food & drink, & dancing.
How to be a Victorian
The Victorian era of British history (and that of the British Empire) was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death, on 22 January 1901.
Typical Dress was Gowns and gloves for the Ladies and Men wore Hats, or Top Hats Jackets with Tails, Gloves, and walking sticks. Ladies & Gents wore thier gloves untill Dinner time.
Some sites to give you Ideas...
www.victoriaspast.com/DiningRoom/Diningetiquette.htm
www.blacktieguide.com/History/03-Victorian_Early,Mid.htm
Housewarming Ceremony
Housewarming/Naming Ceremony
Please Arrive at 6:45 for best seating
7pm-7:30pm: Cerermony in Front Courtyard
(Light Sweater or Jacket may be desired-avereage temperature 34-58 degrees).
At this time Officiate and Good Friend John Jones will lead the ceremony with a house blessing and official naming. Followed by Hostess Paula Sadler's housewarming speech.
Time Capsule Dedication
After Ceremony retreat to the Manor for a Musical Concert and Holiday Carols
7:30 Retreat to House for Artwork Unveilleing, Family Dedication in the Foyeur, and Musical Interlude.
Musical Concert
The Music
Be whisked away to a romantic period of beautiful sounds of the classics George Frideric Handel, by a Classical Guitartist,a magnificent trio- Picallo Trumpeter, Cellist, and Classical Pianist. Special Vocal tribute by classically trained jazz & Standards singer.
The Manor has adopted La Vi En Rose by Edith Piaff Also Born on December 19, 1915, The Same Day as our Beloved Hostess of course 60 years earlier, and whom share a french heritage, love of music and challenging and tumultuous life and times.
La Vie En Rose
Hold me close and hold me fast
The magic spell you cast
This is la vie en rose
When you kiss me, heaven sighs
And though I close my eyes
I see la vie en rose
When you press me to your heart
I'm in a world apart
A world where roses bloom
*And when you speak, angels, sing from above
Everyday words seem
To turn into love songs
Give your heart and soul to me
And life will always be
La vie en rose
La Vie en rose
Édith Piaf
Des yeux qui font baisser les miens,
Un rire qui se perd sur sa bouche,
Voilà le portrait sans retouche
De l'homme auquel j'appartiens
Quand il me prend dans ses bras
Il me parle tout bas,
Je vois la vie en rose.
Il me dit des mots d'amour,
Des mots de tous les jours,
Et ça me fait quelque chose.
Il est entré dans mon cœur
Une part de bonheur
Dont je connais la cause.
C'est lui pour moi, moi pour lui dans la vie,
Il me l'a dit, l'a juré pour la vie.
Et dès que je l'aperçois
Alors je sens en moi
Mon cœur qui bat
Des nuits d'amour à ne plus en finir
Un grand bonheur qui prend sa place
Des ennuis, des chagrins, s'effacent
Heureux, heureux à en mourir.
Quand il me prend dans ses bras
Il me parle tout bas,
Je vois la vie en rose.
Il me dit des mots d'amour,
Des mots…
Social Hour
& Dance
The Social Hour
7:30-8:30
Enjoy Victorian Style Hors d'oeuvres & Holiday Refreshments. Lively conversation and live classical music as you Tour the Manor
Menu:
Bacon wrapped Stuffed Dates
Beef Medallions
Cheese & Crackers
Crudite's
Fruits & Nuts
Cake
Drink Menu (non-alcoholic)
Sparkling Cider
Mulled Hot Cider
Coffee & Tea
Entertainment
Photographs Available, Holidy portraits, Psychic Readings and Sketch Artist Portraits
Dance Hour
8:30-9:30 p.m. Retreat to the Ballroom
Hostess Paula Sadler will lead the first Song in a Traditional Waltz followed by Dancing Hosted by Music with D.J. John Derosa
Party Ajourns
9:30-Last Dance. Party Ajourns. Thank you for attending this Gala Celebration.