FAIR enough, buying French wine online to celebrate the royal wedding may not seem like the most patriotic thing to do, but surely such a momentous occasion warrants only the best?
Widely regarded as the best in the world, French wines are the perfect way to toast the happy couple. It is simple to buy wine online, getting the best French wines delivered to your door for ultimate convenience.
When Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot at Westminster Abbey on April 29th, the whole world will be watching.
Every detail of the royal wedding, not least the closely guarded secret that is the dress, is eagerly awaited by not only fans of the royals, but fashion fans, gossip columnists and pretty much anyone who enjoys a good old-fashioned knees-up.
The well-timed wedding, which most of us will enjoy a day off to celebrate, is the best excuse for a party that the UK has seen since the Jubilee.
Here are a few ideas for your own royal wedding themed celebration:
A right royal tea party
A perfectly sophisticated affair, a royal style tea party can incorporate many aspects of the big day.
With details of the wedding cake having been released, why not emulate William and Kate’s cream and white traditional fruitcake? Simple enough to make at home, the cake, which will be made by British cake maker Fiona Cairns, will follow a traditional fruit cake recipe including dried fruits, walnuts, cherries, grated oranges and lemons, with a generous glug of French brandy.
Those with neither the time nor inclination to spend days baking can pick up their very own Fiona Cairns creation from the supermarket.
It seems, though, that fruit cake may not be Prince William’s tea time treat of choice, as he is reported to have requested a chocolate biscuit cake, which will be specially made by McVitie's.
The cake, which Wills is said to have enjoyed as a child, has been described by Paul Courtney, the firm’s cake design and development head chef, as being made up of broken up rich tea biscuits and dark chocolate.
Those who like their tea parties to be conducted in an elegant fashion may wish to splash out on the official commemorative china that is available. However, with prices starting at £20 for a mug and £40 for a plate, you may wish to keep the guest list on the light side.
Of course, there’s one thing that no self respecting tea party hostess should ever scrimp on, and that’s the champagne. Those who buy wine and enjoy French wines will be well aware of the exclusive origins of this prestigious tipple.
Those who prefer to buy wine online for convenience and value will find many wonderful varieties fit for a queen.
To toast the happy couple in style, there are many popular brands of champagne that offer exceptional value for money. Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot and Moet and Chandon are just three well-known brands that will impress your guests.
Those who wish to buy wine instead of champagne should still stick to French if they want to treat their guests to the very best. Beautifully presented cases of French wine from regions such as Bordeaux and Rhone can be bought online and would make a fantastic centrepiece for any party.
A right royal street party
Party animals who like their parties to be easy on the sophistication and heavy on the fun may prefer to vote for a traditional royal street party.
Fantastic for bringing together communities, something that Prince William is keen to do, street parties give everyone an excuse to get dressed up and get together.
Why not string up the Union Jack bunting, pull out the red, white and blue streamers, and let the street party begin?
Ideas for the food could be mini welsh rarebits as a tribute to the Prince of Wales, followed by Prince William’s favourite banana flan.
Mini bottles of champagne would be the perfect celebratory beverage, as there’s no need for glasses or fiddling about with pouring. Just add a straw to an individual champagne bottle and you’re ready to celebrate in style.
Pommery POP has released Union Jack editions of its popular mini bottles, which would fit in with the patriotic theme perfectly.
However you choose to celebrate the royal wedding, it’s sure to be a momentous occasion that will bring the country, and the world, together for a happy occasion.
That has to be something that is worth toasting with only the very best.
