A loving couple were treated to a Savoy-style afternoon tea as they celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary.
Phil and Jill Mason, aged 97 and 94 respectively, were delighted with the extravagant surprise on Friday, April 9.
The couple are both residents at The Depperhaugh in Hoxne, near Diss, just a few miles from the farm in Stowupland where they met and the village church were they said their vows in 1947.
Sarah Fox, manager at the care home, laid on elaborate plans for their big day, with a tasty menu served and staff transformed into smartly-dressed waiters.
Mr and Mrs Mason have a son and two daughters and, over the years have lived in Essex, Felixstowe and Halesworth.
The couple, who moved into The Depperhaugh last month, are also proud to have eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
One of their daughters, Nicky Kelly, said: "They feel truly blessed to have had such a happy 74 years together."
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