Celebrate Wills and Kate getting hitched with the Ultimate Royal Wedding Party Guide!
Announcement posted by Perception Partners 08 Apr 2011
Celebrate Wills and Kate getting hitched with the Ultimate Royal Wedding Party Guide!
8th April 2011
It’s the wedding of the century (well at least up until 2011) and all eyes will be glued on the telly screens when Kate Middleton ‘seals the deal’ with Prince William in Westminster Abbey 3 weeks away on 29 April.
That means the clock is ticking to plan and execute the perfect Royal Wedding Bash to commemorate this once in a lifetime Cinderella event.
“If you’re thinking of throwing a party to celebrate Kate landing the ‘Catch of the Millennium’, then you really have to aim high just like the ‘Bride to Be’ did”, said leading Sydney Party Planner, Allison Barrett.
“This is no place for a ‘Don’s Party’ - with footy franks and a bath tub full of beer - so turn your mind to all things Royal be it Gin, Corgis or misbehaving relatives!
“Some of the essentials are:
Invitation
Go for gold and replicate the actual Royal Wedding Invite from none other than our Head of State, Queen Elizabeth. “Lord Chamberlain is commanded by the Queen to invite xxx to celebrate the marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton” – you get the drift!
Themes
There are countless themes appropriate for the festivities, including a Fancy Dress where guests come as their favourite royal persona (the possibilities are endless from Fergie to our own Princess Mary or even a Frog for Princesses in Waiting to Kiss) through to a luxury sit down dinner a la Buckingham Palace.
Other themes include:
The Fox Hunt – Wills must have felt like the hapless fox during this longer than Ben Hur courtship.
Gypsy Rose – The story of the ultimate stage mother (Carole Middleton gets what she wants!).
Princess Bride – Everyone loves a happy ending.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – Let’s face it, no one does royalty like Aussies!
Guests
What would a Royal Wedding be without the Royal Family itself?
Queen Elizabeth II is the world’s favourite Grandmother, so make sure you have a family Matriarch in attendance at the festivities. Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, is the stepmother the world loves to hate so a Second Wife is a must! The Royal Family invented the concept of skeletons in the closet - so make sure there are some Black Sheep on the List (Think Fergie – or better still, invite her as she won’t be getting a look in at the real event!)
Games
There’s no better place to start looking for games than the online party supply shop owned and operated by Kate’s own Mother, Carole Middleton. PartyPieces.co.uk transformed this onetime flight attendant into the Mother of All Brides, literally!
Go straight to their dedicated section “Princess Parties” to find everything you need to channel the Inner Princess!
And in honour of the Mother of the Bride, why not play “Doors to Automatic and Cross Check” – a tongue in cheek nod to Carole’s past as a flight attendant. Get your guests to do their best inflight safety demonstration to win prizes.
And in a game aimed at reminding us all as to the real purpose of this wedding, why not open a betting book as to when the first royal baby will be born. You’ll need to keep a record of betting in order to pay out nine months down the track.
Cocktails
You can have so much fun with the cocktails at an event like this:
The Princess and the Frog – think Midori with a dash of something fizzy!
The Social Climber – Cointreau on a mountain of ice!
Misbehaving Relatives– Reinvent the Long island Ice Tea by adding a 6th liqueur!
Classic Posh Brit - A refreshing Pimms cocktail, including lots of ice, lemonade and fruit
Food
Cucumber ribbon sandwiches
Scones, jam and cream
Or a gourmet dining experience with platters of game meats, such as venison
The Television
This is critical. If you think the 30cm old cathode tube television is going to cut the mustard, then think again! Time now to splash out on the biggest plasma your lounge room can fit!
“With a lot of imagination and enthusiasm, these tips are a sure way to ensure your Perfect Royal Wedding Party is also your party of the century for you and your guests,” said Allison.
For more contact Allison Barrett:
Mobile: 0414 373 709
Email: allison@myperfectparty.com.au
www.myperfectparty.com.au