Red Hot June 2013 | Page 59

The birthday party for one of South Africa’s biggest millionaires happened two days after the Queen Mary 2 dinner in the Rear Courtyard at The Castle of Goodhope. It was quite a dramatic transformation from an opulent dinner to an amazing birthday bash! Firstly two Bedouin tents had to been brought in to extend the clear span marquee to accommodate the 500 guests; three fully stock bars and portable restrooms to fit the queen! The guests were entertained by CODA, an electric string trio with a vocalist, on the DeKat Balcony in the Front Courtyard. The theme was a satire from the movie 007, which was ‘Barely Bond’. In the tunnel were heavy draped curtains which revealed the Rear Courtyard in all its glory!! And were the guests in awe? Two Aston Martin’s paved the way to the marquee…in the middle of the marquee was a black and white checker dance floor and décor was inspired by the places he had travelled which added personal touches. Next to the dance floor was the buffet maze where people walk around and through the food stations. The highlight of the evening was the private performance by Prime Circle! 58