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She looked around and then walked around the stately ballroom. All of this place was magnificent.
It was royal in how it presented - gleaming white with gold trimmings.
Sitting on the main table, was a gold figurine. She looked at it and then called the manager over.
"What is this?"
"Actually - that is a Golden Artichoke. To symbolize the room here which has the same name."
She laughed. "The room is called "The Golden Artichoke"?"
He looked down his nose at her mirth.
"Madam - there is a lot of history and background to this. Many centuries past, Great crusaders sailed in a boat called the 'Golden Artichoke' to explore and conquer so that this country could become what it is today."
She felt a bit miffed and taken back by him. "Sorry - I was just thinking of the Artichokes in the garden."
"It is amazing to see what greatness can rise from the soil!"
He moved on - "So you believe that this function room is where you would like to have your wedding reception?"
She looked up to him "Absolutely! And you know what - I think that garden out the side would be a great place to hold the wedding! Out with the Artichokes..."