The day began with a spattering of rain but it didn't damper spirits of those attending the Royal Wedding Tea. Approximately 65 came to the tea bedecked in their finery. Laura Buckley and her crew outdid themselves as usual with enough sweets and sandwiches to feed three times the people.
Portions of the Royal Wedding were played throughout the tea on a wide screen TV and while we had countesses, duchess and ladies, not many counts, dukes or lords made an appearance but those that did certainly enjoyed themselves.
The hats came in all shapes, sizes and colours and while flowers dominated, butterflies, fish, dories and resplendent fabrics made appearances. But it didn't stop with hats, fancy dresses, shoes and gloves also finished the look.
Take away packages were available and several containers of cupcakes were taken to the Grand Manan Nursing Home after the tea.
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| Anticipating the Royal Tea. Tables and television set up. |
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| Some of the people attending the tea in Covert Hall. |
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Hats came in all shapes, sizes and colours -
Dawn, Janie, Elaine and Ginny. |
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| Laura, Hallie and Bessie |
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| Mary and Sandra |
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| Evelyn, Kaye and James |
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| Megan, Sidney, Taylor, Annie, Harley, Haven |
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| Emmy |
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| During the tea with the Royal Wedding playing in the background |
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| Laura |
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| Cleaning up after the tea. |
Everyone went away feeling they had a wonderful afternoon and we were able to raise some money to continue the restoration work at Swallowtail. Many thanks to Laura Buckley, Emmy, Jana and Megan Greenlaw, Harley Bass, Diane Jaillet, Fredonna Dean, Marilyn Cronk and Bryant Eaton for serving and/or cleanup; Ken Ingersoll, Lloyd MacFarland and Bryant Eaton for setting up the tables; Clare Toyer, Cecelia Bowden, Marilyn Cronk, Diane Jaillet, Pam Cronk and Pam Charters for additional cooking.
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| Back view of the Countess of Pettes Cove's hat. |
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