Friday 7 July 2017

Fantasy Medieval Birthday Party































Welcome, one and all, to ye olde 30th birthday partie!

Theme: medieval/fantasy

We will let the pictures speak for themselves. Enjoy!

Everyone received scrolls as invitations

A Jolly Dragon Tavern sign welcomed gypsies, monks, messengers, elves and barbarians to the festivities

Entrance to the House of Nell / Jolly Dragon Tavern

Party set-up: bunting, candles, and shields everywhere

Some details on the main table

Chocolate coins for ambience and dessert

A useful bin to store your weapons while you feast

Entrance to the rest of the house

The interior of the Jolly Dragon Tavern

Various fantasy-themed shields

What is a tavern without a fireplace?

A glorious feast awaits weary travellers at the Jolly Dragon Tavern

Some more food. The pancakes were based on an actual medieval recipe.

Marius tapping into his inner barbarian

Action shot of the vicious barbarian

Annalene as the elven ranger showing off her throwing dagger

Elven huntress ready for action

Some details on Annalene's costume

The elven quiver

Elvish makeup

A happy monk showed up at the Tavern

An emissary from afar stopped by the Tavern on his travels

Playing around in costume

The barbarian clashes with some other tavern-goers

The Elf tries to teach the barbarian a lesson

Having fun as an elven maiden and a barbarian

The Tavern patrons seem to be getting along

Marius shaved his head for the party. It is the barbarian way.

Intimidating the knight at the entrance

Robin Hood showed up with his Gypsy lady 

A well-travelled and dangerous Assassin also stopped by

Christoffius the Brave brought his war hammer

A messenger from a faraway kingdom brought a message for the Elf

The gentlemen work up an appetite outside the Tavern

Group photo

The fantasy band of merrymakers pose for a magical picture

Action shot - two groups facing off

Looking epic

And finally... the feast!