I guess most people are tired of hearing about the Royal Wedding, but I was thankfully spared over-indulgence in the whole affair until the very last moments, which made it really fun and exciting for me. I prepared with white roses, English breakfast tea (I would be waking up at 2am to watch everything, so I would need a little something to keep me awake), cucumber sandwiches, chocolate dipped shortbread cookies, chocolate praline cups, and, of course, champagne!
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White roses |
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English breakfast tea |
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Cucumber sandwiches |
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Chocolate praline cups |
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Chocolate praline cups, and chocolate dipped shortbread cookies |
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Champagne, ready for a toast! |
And, yes, I dressed up... which lasted until about 3am, when I decided pajama pants were really the better choice...
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No hat, but a very flowery headband, and white gloves |
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Around 10pm (three hour nap time) |
A toast, to the lovely couple!!
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Cheers! |
The English tea is the most important part, isn't it? Well, I would have gladly shared! :)
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