Sweet 16: In The Scenes Of A Surprise Birthday Bash

I've been procrastinating when to write about this event I witnessed late last month. It was an unplanned invite that I couldn't refuse and I was so glad I got to accept the invite. I went with a family friend and her family, the journey to the place is a story on it's own. It was so far away.

To make things worse, it rained heavily while we were on our way. It made me wonder if I should have rejected the offer but we were almost at the place so no turning back. Thankfully, we got to the venue and it turned out that we were among the first three persons who have showed up early.

The wait for the family's arrival was long but it got very lively when the mother came around and greeted her invitees. We all gathered in a room she had decorated for the surprise bash awaiting the arrival of the celebrant. We were told her grandmother took her out to buy us enough time.

Finally, Hadassah (the celebrant) arrived and was welcomed with a loud "Surprise!!!" and a beautiful saxophone play. I had never seen her before that moment except on pictures but I must say, she looked more beautiful than in the pictures. Her smiles and gratitude was massive.

This was the hall we were made to sit and wait for their arrival before the surprise bash. I and the family friend I went there with couldn't stay long enough to do the after surprise party but I thought the decorations were cool. We only got to take pictures and our gifts then we went home.

I think this was the first surprise birthday party I've attended. Even though it was a kinda low key, I saw the love and happiness in the faces of everyone who were there to celebrate the 16 year old girl. She couldn't stop smiling and embracing everyone who came to make a memory with her.

There were lots of gifts for her from family and friends. A beautiful cake, money cake, perfumes, Pam slippers, a doll, framed picture and a lot more. I think the most emotional part of the birthday bash was when she had a moment with her mother. From the story I heard, it's been a lot.

I'm sure she would remember that day for a long time and that was definitely the essence of throwing a party like that. I had fun watching in the scenes, taking shoots and singing birthday song to her. After the whole indoor celebrations, we didn't stay long to see the celebrant change for more activities to play out but it was all good.

_{Images used are mine}

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