As you ALL know, April 29 was a HUGE day at my house! My friend Brooke came to visit for the weekend so that we could watch the Royal Wedding. Brooke is my travel companion (we've been everywhere from San Antonio to New York City, and we lived in London for a semester), high school companion, college roommate, and MORE! She's the source of SO MUCH laughter. Seriously, I laugh so hard my sides hurt when we're together. And she's not even trying to be funny! I love people like that. Anyway, it was a given that Brooke would join me for this Most Important of Days.
I'm going to do this recap in two segments. The first will show you my decorations for our Viewing Party, and then I'll do my actual wedding recap.
This was my table! I already had the crowns, and I bought the official wedding tea towel (it wasn't expensive at all!). I added a few Union Jack flags and baubles from Party City.
I made a "wedding cake" and put William and Catherine's initials on the top. It was a layered Funfetti cake, and SO LOPSIDED. But it was yummy and festive!
Probably my favorite decoration in my house. This is Phoebe the Cherub (Brooke and I named her), and I decked her out with a bow and flag. I thought it was funny and cheeky (as my homestay dad in London would say).
This is the basket I made for Brooke. I got us matching t-shirts (also not expensive at all), a matching tea towel to mine, a glittery crown I already had, and some Walkers shortbread.
Here's the mantle! I added flags to my coffee filter wreath, put Big Ben up there, and used one of those "create your own banner" kits from Party City!
I put up my "Keep Calm and Carry On" sign, and I've left it up! For those that don't know, this was the slogan coined in England during the second World War.
I put a crown on my entry table (and I also left it there because I liked it so much!).
I had been wanting a Union Jack throw for forever, and this was the perfect opportunity. I already had the crown pillow, which was perfect!
The whole set up!
I subscribe to Realm magazine (all about Britain) and I made sure it was out. I LOVE this magazine!
BROOKE IS HERE!
Ready to start a festive, fun weekend!
Tomorrow: My recap of WEDDING DAY!
