A woman recounts her experience throwing a lavish party for herself on her 50th birthday, feeling fulfilled and happy despite never having found lasting love.
Standing on the stage, beside my five-tiered cake, I looked out at all my guests and felt a surge of happiness. My hair and make-up were perfect, my dress fitted like a glove and all the people I loved were there. It had taken 15 months of planning and cost £100,000 but it was worth it – the evening was perfect in every way. I imagine it’s how brides feel on their special days – and though there was no Mr Right beside me, this was like a wedding to myself. A party to celebrate me.
He wasn’t one for romance either – the only present he ever bought me was a jar of garlic mayonnaise! And he was the last man I went on a date with. While Mia has brought me enormous joy, and is absolutely wonderful, my life has, in many ways, been quite boring and ordinary. Over the years, I’d saved money in various funds and knew I could afford to spend £100,000. I know it’s a lot to spend on one day – but then again brides can easily spend that and more, so it didn’t feel excessive for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And it’s not as if the rest of my life is extravagant – Mia goes to the state school near our home in Bedford and I shop in Tesco and Morrisons and don’t blow my money on designer clothes.
My actual birthday was on 17 July 2024 and I had a normal day, pottering to the shops and going to the gym. But the 20th was the big day. I arrived at the venue and checked in at 11am – I’d booked out the whole site so my friends and family could stay over too, without worrying about driving home late at night. I was so excited as Mia and I had our hair and make-up professionally done.
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