Royal Wedding GIVEAWAY plus an authentic British menu for your Viewing Party
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 4:30PM | Jen @ SecondCitySoiree 
Sometimes, our British cousins confuse me...
On the one hand, they have a lock on all things proper and restrained. Stiff upper lips, and all that. On the other hand, walk past any souvenir shop in London and you'll see the Royal Family's face plastered on all manner of knick-knacks with gleeful abandon and no thought to good taste or propriety. So it stands to reason that the UK's tourist merchandisers (and graphic designers) have really gone to town for the Royal Wedding.
The above set was purchased this morning at London Heathrow airport. Pickings were slim (the happy occasion is only a few days away, after all) and it was either this or a needlepoint throw pillow sporting Wills & Kate. Didn't think anyone would want that. The shortbread tin, though, will be easy to reuse once the cookies are gone, and the mug has great kitsch value. I'm sure you can find a use for the tea towel, too. I purchased an identical one at the end of my study abroad term at Oxford and turned it into a scrapbook cover.
To enter...
1) Leave a comment below detailing an unlikely item you'd love to see graced by the happy couple.
2) Contest ends Wednesday 4/27 at 4pm Central. Depending on where you live, you could have your prize in time for the wedding!
3) You must be a US resident over 18, and you must provide your info in the email address field below, so I can contact you. Winner will be chosen randomly.
The contest is closed!
Viewing Party Menu
To eat
Since the wedding will be horribly early for us Americans, it's the perfect opportunity to serve an English fry-up. This traditional breakfast consists of toast, sauteed mushrooms, a fried tomato slice, baked beans, back bacon, and eggs. God save the Queen your cardiologist!
Or, you could go the afternoon tea route and arrange a selection of finger sandwiches and scones with clotted cream and jam.
To sip
It's not quite yet Pimm's Cup season, but let's dispense with tradition and mix a batch! If you can't bear to pour Pimm's so early in the day, a selection of tea would be lovely. Don't forget to pop the champagne for the Balcony Kiss!
To sweet
The wedding party won't be consuming cupcakes adorned with printables, so why should your guests? Instead, serve something that will be on their menu, and is really easy to make - William's chocolate biscuit Groom's Cake. A sweet ending, indeed!
Many happy years to the future King and Queen, and good luck winning the contest!
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Reader Comments (16)
Do I get extra points if I admit (rather shamefaced) that I watched the Lifetime movie. I don't just want that cookie tin . . . I need it!!!!!
Commemorative wedding paper? :)
I want Royal Wedding toilet paper! If it's good enough for Hello Kitty, it's good enough for the monarchy!
All this royal wedding business has brought on a major craving for clotted cream and ridiculous hats. Deviled Egg sandwiches sound so yummy! Now I know what to do with all those Easter eggs.
I think I would want to see their engagement portrait in the center of my replica sapphire engagement ring! :-)
How about a William & Kate doggie clean up bags? His & hers toolbrushes? Bedpans for a nice clean British time in the hospital? Or chopsticks - for a sassy Asian-fusian themed party...
Oooh, how about a snuggie blanket. That way you can cuddle up with them while watching their Lifetime movie and eating biscuits from their tin.
I'd like to see Wills & Kate on a commemorative puppy sweater! My pup's name is Kate, afterall!
Love this post! Totally rocking the b'fast
I'm afraid the tourist merchandisers and graphic designers have just about exhausted all the "unlikely" places to feature the royal couple. But love your wedding-watching breakfast ideas!
SNOWGLOBE!!!! Cute post ps. Sooo love the tin!!
I know that they have their picture on the front of a refrigerator. I wonder if they have the matching microwave, dishwasher, and stove to go with it? :) That would be over the top.
Got another one - Dooney and Bourke does special editons of their purses. They have special ones that they sell at Disney that have Mickey/Princess/Park themes. How about a Royal Wedding themed Dooney and Bourke purse!! Little Coats of Arms intermixed with little portraits of the couple. ;)
I am surprised that PAAS did not come out with the Royal Wedding version of the Easter Egg KIt. It would feature the happy couple and come with Egg Stands, Egg Arounds, Stickers, Silly Circles, the egg dipper, dye tablets, magic crayon, memory board, and drying tray. It could also come with a interior picture of the church with a pair of 3D glasses. So you can look at the church and "feel" like you are there. hahahahaha
Oh and to add to my previous post about PAAS .... maybe one of the holders could be shaped like a paper carriage with wheels that really turn. I know my daughter would LOVE to play Royal Wedding even if it is an Easter Egg.... They like to make them talk anyway.
how about a tin of the wedding fruit cake!! steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com
I love the mug!!...It would be pretty cool if some interesting footwear...for example, Kate in some bright colored heels and Prince William in some Vans...so cool..or maybe it's just a California thing..:)
Here's my comment - how distressed should we be that we're getting WAY too invested in the hoopla (and yes, I'm ashamed to admit...I'm knee deep in it myself). My friends and I will be watching, toasting, critiquing and drooling in our special wedding attire along with everyone else.
Name withheld to prevent embarrassment.
Oh, and can you forward some of those finger sandwich recipes?