Marquees and saddle up Sunday part II

Now where were we......?

Oh now I remember.....

.

the other tents were filling up and eventually we could say

we are ready!!

The flowers were beautifully arranged by two lovely friends

last minute checks were made to make sure that everything was in place

and it was starting to look a bit like a garden party

The arch was completed with a bit of real and a bit of pretend ivy

 and I found a place for the

magnolia seeds!!!!

 the pink chairs looked outrageously over the top but were used all day by passers by keen to take the weight off their feet for a few moments!!!

(not quite sure why we put the apples on them but they looked fun!!!!)

eventually the guests arrived, the thank yous were said and the day got under way

the crowds started to build and the fashion was amazing but alas I didn't always

have the camera with me so missed quite a bit

but not this, this elegant lady looked gorgeous and was sweet enough to allow me to catch her on film but I do think I might need some lessons on shadows and lighting!!!!!

The most photographed pair all day were these two very pretty young ladies

individually they looked beautiful but together those hats just really made a wonderful statement

(The lass in the yellow hat made both hats...clever girl!)

but this is who the day really belonged to

these magnificent creatures

and their very clever and brave riders

as they raced for that finishing line

knowing they would have the luxury of a cooling shower afterwards

and at the end of a long day

 as the punters trudged home 

with full...or empty pockets...

this fine young gentleman had the

last laugh!!!!!

See you all here next year!!!!!!