Tatler Tips: How To Throw A Royal Wedding Viewing Party
1/13 Invitations
Create some invitations, hard copy if you’re feeling up to it. You can craft some classy and funny invites by using various websites on the internet, Adobe Photoshop or even on PowerPoint. Have fun with it!
2/13 Tea
An afternoon viewing party without any tea? Nonsense! Serve your classics, some English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chamomile, Peppermint and then perhaps some contemporary blends.
3/13 Scones
Do not forget the double clotted cream and jam – nothing goes better with scones!
4/13 Light bites
A very traditional British finger sandwich is the cucumber sandwich, or some smoked salmon and cream cheese. However, feel free to experiment and throw in some wild cards…. As long as they are still dainty and finger sandwich sized, of course.
5/13 Crumpet
Serve some crumpets! What are they?: A thick, flat, savory cake with a soft, porous texture, made from a yeast mixture cooked on a griddle and eaten toasted and buttered. (New Oxford American Dicitonary)
6/13 Trifles
Your spread could include a trifle, which is refreshing and delicious dessert. They typically contain sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream (New Oxford American Dicitonary).
7/13 Bangers and mash
You can treat this occacion as a heavy merienda, and eat enough to carry you through the night by serving some hearty savories like the classic English dish, bangers and mash.
8/13 Cake
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be serving a lemon and elderflower wedding cake tomorrow, so why not try to prepare up some cakes, cupcakes and goodies with a similar flavor profile to stay in theme!
9/13 Booze
Wine, champagne, beer, Pimm’s Cup, gin & tonics are classics that you should serve! What is a Pimm’s Cup?: It is a refreshing, fruity, summer concoction. You can find berries, lemon, ginger beer, herbs and some mint in this delightful cocktail but make sure to find a variation that best tickles your fancy.
10/13 Costumes
Go to the party store and purchase some tiaras, crowns and masks with the faces of the Royals themselves.
11/13 Hats
Pick up some themed hats with playful and whimsical quotes. Or, don your best fascinators to show off your true English spirit. What are fascinators?: Well, they are an extremely British accessory – quite posh actually! They are miniature headpieces that can be clipped onto a lady’s hair or worn like a headband.
12/13 Themed décor
Throw up some streamed, confetti, use plates and napkins that are all the colours of the flag! Even try hanging photos of British monuments and iconic images. You could also pop on dessert décor or table fixtures and miniatures of the actual flag!
13/13 Corgi balloons
To honour her majesty, try to find some balloons in the shape of her favourite pet, the corgi!