This collection debuted on Amy Atlas yesterday and I'd just like to say a huge thanks to Amy Atlas and all her team for this fabulous feature! :)
Now, the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton soon approaches (29th April) and just like any high-profile televised event, we are certainly going to be glued to our TV screens no matter where we live, to watch the royal festivities - Any excuse for a party I say! So why not invite a few friends round for a fun and romantic Royal Wedding Viewing Party! :)
Now, the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton soon approaches (29th April) and just like any high-profile televised event, we are certainly going to be glued to our TV screens no matter where we live, to watch the royal festivities - Any excuse for a party I say! So why not invite a few friends round for a fun and romantic Royal Wedding Viewing Party! :)
I've designed the "Royal Love" printable party collection to reflect this special date, taking inspiration from Kate's wedding ring (said to be sapphire in color) as well as royal elements like the cute Corgis, golden crowns, vintage lace, the English rose and off course the Union-Jack - But all with a modern twist, a splash of pink and a dash of British eccentricity! :)
For this very English High-Tea Party table, I decided on a very relaxed look with Spring influence, and dashes of pink and lace to keep it feminine and romantic - I was going for a modern British take on the whole "Rule Britannia" style with a very strong "Cath Kidston" vibe! :)
For this dessert table I chose sweet treats you would normally associate with an English high-tea. So NO cupcakes (shock-horror!) here but rather traditional English sweets, which include homemade scones (recipe to come soon) filled with clotted cream and raspberry jam (jelly), cherry and almond slices, custard tarts, shortbread biscuits, meringues, pink sweets as well as fresh fruit served with cream (substituted by thick yogurt here).
Traditionally for a full English tea, you'd also have a selection of savory "snacks" like sandwiches with a variety of fillings such as salmon and cucumber, egg and cress, little cheese tarts and so on.
But off course no high-tea is complete without...TEA! So go for a selection of English blends served with milk or cream, but also offer a few extras like fruit teas, homemade lemonade, fruit squashes and Barley Water if you can get hold of some. For an adult only option add a dash of Pimm's! ;)
Hope you feel inspired to celebrate in style on April 29th! :)
Get the party started - Click here to get your complete Royal Love Printable Party collection for only $7!! It include: Invites, Party Tags ( 6 designs), Patterned sheets (2 designs), Party Toppers (hearts, Corgis, crowns), Bunting (4 designs), Heart Shaped Union-Jack (3 designs).
You never cease to amaze me! Stunning! Cheerio :)
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me! Stunning - Cheerio :)
ReplyDeleteOh this is so perfect! I love it! The corgis made me laugh!
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited in England!! xo
Love this! I am going to share this with my English in laws.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful and I love all the stationary. One BIG note: High Tea in the UK is actually dinner/supper. The meal with scones & tea sandwiches & little desserts is called Afternoon Tea. The tradition began in the 19th century to keep people from feeling hungry between lunchtime and dinner time, hence being called Afternoon Tea. People get confused and call it High Tea because they think it's a fancy name to go with a fancy meal, which isn't the case as High Tea (and Afternoon Tea) refers to the time of day (high being late in the day) the meal is eaten.
ReplyDeleteHey Anonymous, we're a house of Britons here, but I do appreciate the extra details! :)
ReplyDeleteActually, as I mentioned in the post, a "full or high tea" would contain more substantial items like tarts, sandwiches etc.
More trivia: According to Wikipedia, "The words 'low' and 'high' refer to the tables from which either tea meal was eaten. Low tea was served in a sitting room where low tables (like a coffee table) were placed near sofas or chairs generally.
The term "high tea" is also used in the United States to refer to afternoon tea or the "tea party," a very formal, ritualised gathering in which tea, thin sandwiches and little cakes are served on the best china. This usage is an analogical construction, the term "high" being associated with social formality (rather than a "high," or main, table).
And since this is a very British special occasion but 95% of my dear readers are US based, the term High-Tea seemed appropriate, don't you think? :)
Thanks for stopping by! How will you be celebrating on the 29th? High or Low Tea? hehe
Absolutely love what you did and could care less if it is high, low, or somewhere in between (haha!) :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and that your added the corgis!
Great job!
Kerri
very nice tea party!! loved eveything~
ReplyDeleteYou can take the Bird out of England, but you can't take England out of the Bird even if she lives in France and her readers are US based :)))) Now where is my cucumber sandwich, digestives, baked beans and Earl Grey party? :)
ReplyDeleteStunning as always - am I repeating myself too often here? :)))
Kerri, here , here sister!! :)
ReplyDeleteElvi, I struggle to fin decent baked beans here, and NO digestives!!! :(
So I totally appreciate your support!! hehe
Oh, and lovely compliments will get you everywhere with me!! ;D
Lots of LV
Def the cutest design in the universe. The Pug adores the Corgi. You are a rock star. xo
ReplyDeleteThe Bird adores the Pug! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks you for the incentive to make it happen! XOXO
I'm printing my set out right now and it all looks amazing!! Can't wait for the Big Day...my viewing party is going to look gorgeous, thanks to your fab printables xox
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! Great party theme! I've blogged about this on my site: www.papercharmed.blogspot.com
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