Tish Bolton “Princess for a Day”

The following is the story of Tish, a remarkable young lady whose touched the hearts of everyone she’s been in contact with. Her lifelong Dream, to be and feel like a Princess for the day, just like in Disney. Please read her story and comments from Tish

When Tish had a breast cancer recurrence at 27 the Chatsfield Suite, Doncaster Royal Infirmary suggested she think of a dream that the Eve Merton Dreams Trust could bring to life. Following deterioration after a period of stability and the commencement of weekly chemotherapy to prolong her life further with few guarantees, on her 29th birthday she was asked again and expressed her dream of being a Princess for a day: feeling beautiful in a gown and tiara somewhere lovely with the people she loves having tasty food and capturing it all in photographs.

The Eve Merton Dreams Trust, in particular Baileigh, working hard with the nurses at the Chatsfield Suite magicked the dream into reality in three weeks. A couple of beautiful, panelled rooms at the stunning Wentworth House were transformed with bows and decorations in purple and yellow, the colours of Tish’s favourite Disney Princess Rapunzel for a royal afternoon tea. The day started with professional nails by Alex Harvey and makeup for her and her mum by Saskia Booth, before dressing in beautiful gowns and tiaras. A stunning matching bouquet and buttonhole for her stepfather were the icing on the cake (never mind the fantastic Rapunzel cupcakes for later by “Els kitchen”!) Her and her parents arrived in style in a beautiful white Rolls Royce supplied by Helen and “Roy at Tyson’s limousines” to a waiting crowd of friends and family outside the stately house. Evestrust’s photographer Andy captured every moment just as Tish had hoped. Arrival in the rooms was accompanied by a cellist playing beautiful music and welcoming drinks. Guests wrote in a guestbook and left their fingerprints on a memory tree. Place settings in the next room were decorated stunningly and guests sat and listened to a wonderful vocalist singing Disney Princess songs. Afternoon tea was served with finger sandwiches, savouries, scones and desserts on beautiful tableware. Speeches were made and tears were shed. A second singer then entertained with more Disney before the guests danced their way to the end of the day, throwing rose petals outside the house. Beautiful professional photos of the day were sent, and a canvas made of her favourite as a cherished reminder of such a magical day.

Tish personally shared, “I’ve found the Eve Merton trust to be a truly magical charity. When things are darkest, they take a dream that, in my case I was a little embarrassed about, and with this kind professionalism and absolute enthusiasm make it into a reality. The Princess Day Baileigh created for me was everything I could have dreamt of and so so much more! Those memories will stay with me and my family friends, making us smile forever. I’m ever so grateful.”

Special thanks to Katie Horgan at House Of Hair Doncaster and Alex Harvey for offering their services. Also, Saskia Booth for makeup! Tyson’s limousines for the rolls Royce. Andy for photography and Wentworth woodhouse for their stunning room and food.