Magic at the Wedding of Stephanie and Ben Hyland – Hawkins

The temperatures didn’t quite reach the highs of two days ago, where the thermometer on the centre court at Wimbledon recorded a high of 41.7 degrees – yes they were playing Tennis in that heat….. at the Reid Rooms today it was only in the middle 30′s, but somehow my bride and groom for today managed to look elegant, cool and totally unflustered by the heat. Husband Ben, a magic fan, did not know I was entertaining during the drinks reception, held outside in the venue’s courtyard, so I had
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Back at the Reid Rooms for Chonnor and Fayes Wedding

It was great to be back at the Reid Rooms, one of my favourite venues for the wedding reception of Chonnor Dowd and Faye Gibbens. Having had such lovely sunshine for the past few weeks, unfortunately it decided to turn today, and their was a little rain this afternoon, but not enough to dampen the spirits of Faye, Chonnor and their guests, some of which had flown over from Ireland. However, as the afternoon went on the weather improved and the photographer was able to take the photos outside in
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Magic at Jane Shepherd’s 60th Birthday Party in Maidstone

A trip down to Kent last weekend, on yet another sunny day to entertain at Jane’s 60th Birthday party, and as the roads were really clear I arrived even earlier that expected, so I sat outside and listened to the Women’s Tennis Final of the French Open. Jane had invited just over 35 guests to celebrate with her, a few days before her actual birthday which was on the 9th. One of best things about entertaining at peoples houses is the hospitality that is shown, and Jane’s first words to
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Entertaining Martin and Rachel and their wedding guests in Hatfield Heath

I have known Martin for a number of years and we met up at a wedding fair at the Reid Rooms and I was delighted to be asked to entertain at the drinks reception at his wedding to Rachel King. After having their wedding ceremony in a local church the couple was driven by horse and cart to a farm in Hatfield Heath owned by Rachel’s relatives. The weather couldn’t have been better as guests gathered outside the marquee which had been erected in the grounds, enjoying a drink or
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Magic at Dave’s 50th in Colchester

Its not all weddings and corporate events that i perform at and 24th May saw me travelling up the A12 to entertain guests at Dave’s 50th Birthday party, under a marquee in the back garden, complete with  bar and star studded dance floor. It was aslo Dave and Laruen’s son Luke’s communion. I was a really great night, everyone was relaxed and out to have a good night, the weather was perfect and everyone was up for a laugh, which meant that performing everyone was even more fun.for me I
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