A Preview: My Royal Wedding Watch Party

I don't know about you, but my vacation request for April 29th has been approved for weeks.


Yes, I am taking time off work to watch The Wedding. You aren't?

I got a little pushback on this, initially, from Dan. Then I quickly reminded him of all the times he has scheduled leave for: a latenight at the Ravens game, opening day for the O's, or (as you'd find him today) for watching March Madness with friends. Now he gets it.

In my world, The Wedding is equally important.


Yes, there will be a party, co-hosted by my friend Her Lady Mary D of The Kentlands. I think you can guess the inspiriation for our invitation....


Celebrating will begin on the eve of the nupts so that those who are most interested can gather together for a rehearsal dinner of English treats and a formal viewing (via VHS - something old!!) of Princess Diana's wedding followed by Bridget Jones' Diary...unless the fancy foods leave us feeling quite proper, then instead we'll likely opt Pride and Prejudice. Afer, we'll grab a quick nap before rising to watch Wills + Catherine in real time. Maybe wearing Union Jack pajamas...


I have questioned, many times, my excitement for this. It seems a tad silly, I know, seeing as I'm a grown woman who has had her own wedding and isn't even British, but I'm firmly putting those doubts behind me as Mary + I formalize this wedding watch party.

Knowing I'm not alone has helped. I've already declined one invite to another watch party, and learned that a fellow Tennesseean I don't even know in D.C. sent out invites not unlike ours. The Donald is in on this action, as is The Ritz.


Now that I've embraced my sophomoric ways, it goes without sayig that napkins have been ordered. They may be tacky, with hearts intertwined and William and Catherine printed in metallic gold. And the date. YES!!!!

There might be a drinking game - for the pre-wedding coverage only. The ceremony is far too official and sacred to mar with silly mockery, but a mimosa sip for every time someone says "future princess", the slamming of one's Pimms should Kate's mom be chewing gum pre-wedding, why....that will make getting up before the sun all the more tolerable. 

The menu has not been finalized, though there will be mini Beef Willingtons and probably also some Tea Cakes Kates...perhaps shipped from my favorite Knoxville bakery and adorned with crowns. Over-the-top, yes, but how many times do grown women have slumber parties on a Thursday night?

Finally, I'm envisioning strands of faux jeweled necklackes in bowls for guests to grab for pajama adornment....


...like Mardi Gras, only more regal.


I am looking still for Royal Wedding printables, but so far, haven't found much on the webs. If you see anything, please let me know. Also, I'd love to hear some of your plans to make an occasision out of this Occassion....