"Oh, don't be so modest!" Twilight waved. "This dress you made is beautiful!"
Everywhere around the garden, ponies gasped. Everyone froze.
Rarity's other four friends gathered in behind Twilight. "We all think so!"
Fancy Pants leaned down to Rarity. "You know these ponies?"
"Yes. Yes I do know them. They are my friends, and they are, without a doubt, the most important ponies I know."
"Important ponies?" Jet Set shook his head. "These ruffians?"
At that moment, Princess Celestia entered the garden. After an obligatory bow from everyone present, she smiled at Twilight. "There you are, Twilight. I thought I might come in for a quick visit to your birthday party since it's in Canterlot this year." She looked around. "It looks like you've merged your birthday party with the Canterlot Garden Party. That's quite an honor for them."
The Canterlot nobles all stood staring at Celestia with their jaws hanging open.
"Well, don't mind me, ponies. This should be about Twilight and her friends." Celestia winked at Rarity. "Please do continue the festivities."