Despite protestations that this is a low-key family affair the images of the huge undertaking betray the true scale of Obama’s party.
A sprung dancefloor was being laid next to the main house and leading onto a vast marquee. Inside long tables at which guests will dine were visible along with shabby chic dining-chairs of bleached wood and woven oval backs.
Macramé rocking chairs and canvas outdoors chairs was stacked in preparation to create different moods and areas in which guests can lounge.
A large raised stage at the far end of the marquee showed speakers and technical equipment unpacked and ready to set up and a multi-screen display. Segments of what appeared to be a wall of pictures of Obama through the years lay as yet unmounted.
Despite protestations that this is a low-key family affair the images of the huge undertaking betray the true scale of Obama’s party.
A sprung dancefloor was being laid next to the main house and leading onto a vast marquee. Inside long tables at which guests will dine were visible along with shabby chic dining-chairs of bleached wood and woven oval backs.
Macramé rocking chairs and canvas outdoors chairs was stacked in preparation to create different moods and areas in which guests can lounge.
A large raised stage at the far end of the marquee showed speakers and technical equipment unpacked and ready to set up and a multi-screen display. Segments of what appeared to be a wall of pictures of Obama through the years lay as yet unmounted.