Ailsa’s travel theme this week, is ‘Romance’, and on Valentine’s evening, love and romance were definitely in the air at the dinner dance we attended. The red carpet was out to welcome us.
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- The Red Carpet was rolled out.
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- Beautiful flowers and a red rose for each lady.
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- A cocktail reception with stunning orchid arrangements
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- Lovely pink and red decor in the dining room.
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- Elaborate table decorations
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- More orchids
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- There were so many flowers.
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- Our delicious meal ended with a pretty cheese cake and macaroon dessert.
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- There was also a healthier option. Which do you think I chose?
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- Our hearts were full of love as we danced the night away, to a great band.
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There were many elderly couples there, and I was happy to note that no matter how old we may be, or how many years we’ve been married, that exciting partner ‘Romance’ is really happy to tag along. My sweet neighbours across the street are both 90 years old, and yet there she was, petite and lovely, in her bright red dress, dancing up close with her husband of almost seventy years, and the look of love was so evident in their eyes, as the band played this song, which in my opinion is one of the most romantic songs of all time. It brought tears of joy to my eyes, just watching them.
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Fantastic!
Thanks, MaryLou. 🙂
What a great way and place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. And you and that dress were just perfect for the occasion. 🙂
Thanks so much, John. It was a wonderful evening. 🙂
Just like I remember the song ‘a long legged woman in a red dress’ 🙂 When I checked though it’s actually ‘a long cool woman in a black dress’ 😦 Prefer my memories 🙂
Hehehe. Love your comment, Chris. 😳
The story on the elderly is the best picture of all the Valentine blogposts I’ve seen this month.
Thanks so much, Rommel. I’m happy that you enjoyed my story. 🙂
Not a Valentine Day fan … but I really enjoyed yours … love your dress. You look stunning, matching your day.
Thanks, Viveka. 🙂 xx
Picture perfect romance!!! And you look gorgeous in that lovely red dress!
Thanks so much. I did my best. 🙂
Sylvia – you have captured Romance with a capital *R* with your pictures and story there 🙂
PS You look terrific …
Thanks so much, dear Poppy. 🙂
Totally sweet. We went to Round Table Pizza. What’s up with that anyway? 🙂
Also sounds like a good way to celebrate, Marsha. 🙂
It was, but not the picture opportunity that you had in your beautiful red dress! 🙂
Don’t you just love seeing the “elderly” dancing up a storm! I think they are the ones that really know how to dance, know how to be romantic and for sure know how to have a fun time. It looks like you had a fantastic evening!
Yes, you’re so right, Sheila. They really do know how to dance, and have such a capacity for enjoying themselves on a night out. It’s great to see them. 🙂
Looks like a beautiful evening! Romance never dies … Sadly I was away on Valentines Day, so missed out … but I did see my new grandson and got my cuddles there … 😀
Thanks, Christine. Sounds like you had a great trade-off. Grandson cuddles are the best. 🙂
You look hot in that dress, AD and setting is perfect. What a lovely and romantic way to celebrate romance;-)
Thanks, Cocoa. Yes it was a perfect evening. 🙂 xx
Really beautiful and romantic @Sylvia
Thanks so much. 🙂
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Such a romantic setting and you look lovely in your red dress Sylvia. 🙂
Thanks, LuAnn. The club here always puts on a great show for special celebrations. 🙂
decisamente molta eleganza e raffinatezza in questo tuo San Valentino! deve avere passato una splendida serata
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Thanks so much, dear Ventis. 🙂
It must have been a wonderful evening…I love that song, fitting for the occasion…I enjoyed hearing about your neighbours, such an awesome thing to hear about!
Thanks, Heather. Glad you enjoyed the song. 🙂
So very romantic!
🙂 x
It all sounds wonderful – a perfect evening!
Thanks, Mag. Yes it was a very memorable occasion. 🙂
Lovely pictures and that is very good old song that I like.
Thanks, YC. Glad you also like it. 🙂
So sweet…… ♥ ♥ ♥
Thanks, Gunta. (How do you do this heart sign?)
I’m sure there’s an easier way to do it, but I found the hearts (and other symbols) when adding a new post in the “custom character” option. Then I kept those heart symbols in a utilities widget from whence I copy and paste into replies. It’s a whole lot easier than I’ve made it sound.
Hahaha. I do things like that too. Thanks. 🙂 ♥ ♥ ♥
This is so beautiful and romantic, Sylvia. It’s wonderful to see older people still in love and romantic after all those years together. Fantastic 😀
Thanks, Dianne. Yes, it was a lovely sight to see. 🙂
Lovely images and a lovely story about the elderly couple. Looks like a perfect evening.
Thanks so much for your visit and comment, Otto. 🙂
Perfect setting and perfect you! Lovely story about the old couple – something to wish for!
Thanks, Ann Christine. Yes, Indeed. 🙂
What a fun evening! I have to tell you, you look like the perfect valentine in that spiffy red dress. I love the image of your 90 year old neighbors with the spark of love still strong after 70 years. A wonderful post, Sylvia.
Thanks, Naomi. Yes, that precious couple of neighbours are amazing. Last year, she fell and broke her pelvis, but was soon up and about again, and with no after effects. 🙂 They are the sweetest pair.
Showcasing romance with beautiful photos of a gala evening Valentine celebration.
You look fabulous. The roses must have created fragrance all through the room. I see a dance floor – was there dancing? I hope so. A lovely way to celebrate is having your sweetie hold you on a dance floor.
Happy Valentine’s Day !!!!
Issy xo
Thanks, Issy. Yes, there was a great band, and everyone danced like there was no tomorrow. 🙂
Lovely Lady in Red – what a great way to celebrate romance. We don’t do anything like that over here. Well as my OH doesn’t dance it would be fairly pointless 😀
Oh, and I’m having that cheesecake please…
Jude xx
Thanks, Jude. You don’t have to dance. You could sit and eat cheese cake all night. 😀
What a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day and romance. 🙂
Yes, it was a great evening, and they pulled out all the stops to make it really special. 🙂
Looks wonderful. BFF would take the cheesecake . . . I would take the fruit. And then we’d SHARE. 😀
Sounds like a great idea, Nancy. I’m afraid we both took the cheese cake and didn’t share. 😀
You are so elegant 🙂 Fantastic legs, Sylvia 🙂
Thanks so much, Paula. 😳
No need to blush… I am sure you have heard it about zillion times 🙂
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It looks like a wonderful evening, and the flowers are so pretty. I think I would have chosen the dessert with the maccaroons in it!
Thanks, Elaine. The macaroons looked too good to resist. 🙂
You look stunning!
Thanks so much. 🙂
That looks like a perfect way to celebrate love and romance!
Yes, it was the perfect end to a perfect day. 🙂
It must have been a lovely night. I love this Stylistics piece. 🙂
Yes it was. Glad you like this song too. 🙂
Oh what a wonderful night Sylvia, loved reading about it! Love your red dress, you go girl 😉 How romantic too about your elderly neighbours, boy, that is what it’s all about isn’t it? I love this song too, it brought back many memories…
Thanks, Sherri. Yes, it’s a great song. Give me goosebumps every time I hear it. 🙂
lovely lady in red!!! so love the song, one of my favorites.
i’m catching up on reads; glad to be back!
Thanks, Lola. Good to see you back. 🙂
Hi Sylvia – you are one foxy lady in that red dress! Looks like you celebrated V-Day in great style.
Thanks, Annette. Yes we did celebrate in style. 🙂
Looks like a grand evening…
Thanks, bulldog. Yes it was. 🙂
Awwww…:))
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Sounds like a lovely evening 🙂
Thanks, Amy. Yes it was. 🙂
I love red and pink colors. These are gorgeous shots, especially the orchids in the bottle. Thanks for sharing with us. 🙂
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
You are most welcome, Adin. 🙂
What a beautiful time you had. It is wonderful to see how love can last forever. Cheers to you and your neighbor.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thanks, Francine. 🙂
A great take on theme and gorgeous photos. You look great!
Thanks so much, Sue. 🙂
Beautiful captures! Love, truly is timeless 🙂
Thanks, Andy. Yes, You’re right. Love can last for ever. 🙂
That it can! 🙂
Hi Sylvia,
It certainly looked liked the perfect setting and food looked so good as well, I am sure you did not go for the healthier option 🙂 I am sure you had a wonderful evening and nothing nicer than just sitting watching people – I can do that for hours!
Just come back from from a short break down your side in SA! Umhlanga/Ballito it was lovely and as always (or most times) the weather was hot and lovely.
Take care and regard
GAIL
Hi Gail. Yes you know me well; macaroons and cheese cake it was. 😀 Glad you had a great holiday by the sea. xx
You did it in style, Ad! Love the frock 🙂 (and the orchids)
Thanks, Jo. 🙂
What a lovely evening, Sylvia. And you look beautiful in your red glittery dress. I’m glad you found romance still alive; I still want to believe in it! Hugs to you. xxx
Thanks, Cathy. Never give up on romance. 🙂 xx
I’ll try not to. 🙂
That looks like the perfect setting, beautiful and of course you chose the cheese cake…. don’t need to choose the healthy option all the time….. 🙂 Glad you had a great evening! It is so beautiful to see the older generation so in love! It warms your heart to see their love !
Yes, you’re right, Ute. I can never resist cheese cake. 🙂 Yes, it was very heart warming to see how love and romance survives over many years. 🙂