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Wanlyn's Fortieth Birthday

8 August 2026 · Thibaut & Wanlyn's Garden · Surprise Party

Moody Luxe

Dark tones · sculptural flowers · gold accents
Low-key, rich-bad-bitch energy

Guest List

Thibaut & Wanlyn (hosts) Heather & Stefan Molly & Koo Lynn & Mathieu Janina & Alex — unconfirmed Mathieu (2nd, different) — unconfirmed

Roles

Heather & Stefan — décor/theme & menu lead; drinks & cuisine consultant
Thibaut — birthday-girl liaison; informally in charge overall (guest list, logistics)
Molly — gimbap
Lynn — teaching Miles & Wes a surprise piano duet

Surprise Program

  • Lynn is teaching Miles & Wes an easy "Happy Birthday" piano duet, to perform for Wanlyn at the party
  • No rehearsing at home while Wanlyn's around — keep it under wraps

Action Items

Thibaut
  • Finalize the full guest list
  • Confirm with Heather whether to send a themed/mood invite
  • Check Wanlyn's dessert preference
  • Decide who's bringing kids; sort kids' dinner and whether a helper/babysitter is needed
  • Resolve Janina & Alex, and the 2nd Mathieu invite status
  • Sort mosquito control, extra table, finishing brandy/cognac
Heather
  • Decide themed invite yes/no (with Thibaut)
  • Share draft menu with Lynn
  • Finalize dessert direction, wine/bubbles quantities
  • Check fairy lights stock, gate arch idea
Stefan
  • Martini bar plan
  • Moussaka
Molly
  • Gimbap
Lynn
  • Weigh in on menu; dish TBC

Unassigned Items

  • Pregnant-guest drink option
  • Chair/ground stability in garden