Residents and Colleagues surprised one of their own this week with an incredible bridal shower at HC-One’s Ailsa Craig care home in Cessnock.
When Colleague Amina broke the news of her upcoming wedding, everyone at the home knew they wanted to organise a special celebration, so Residents and Colleagues worked together to plan a secret bridal shower for her.
It was a great excuse for Colleagues to chat to the Residents about their spouses and reminisce over their wedding days. Between them, they pulled together a wonderful collection of vintage wedding photos to display around Ailsa Craig.
On entering the home, Amina was surprised with a table full of gifts and cakes. Everyone at the home clubbed together to buy Amina a lovely wedding album, a painting and some special custom cupcakes.
Berry Fraser, a Resident at the home, commented: “It was really lovely. I just love weddings and anything to do with them!”
On top of the tremendous surprise, Residents had made some special love hearts and written down their best marriage advice. Who better to ask than the Residents who have decades of experience and knowledge in the area of love?
Residents wrote down the lessons they had learned over the years on how to stay in love, including the importance of communication and patience.
Amina, the bride-to-be, said: “I was so touched and surprised! I have the best Colleagues and friends. It was great hearing what our wonderful Residents had to say on the subject of love and marriage!”