Host a Royal Wedding Viewing Party

Kate Middleton - Prince William - Viewing Party - Jonathan Adler
Photo: Courtesy Jonathan Adler

Host a Royal Wedding Viewing Party

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Host a Royal Wedding Viewing Party

Kate Middleton - Prince William - Viewing Party
Mario Testino, Courtesy Sur La Table, Courtesy Jonathan Adler

Set your alarm clock-the party starts at 6 A.M. EST! Pick your party style-a sophisticated English tea or a bold British bash!

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Decor: Chic Cups

Kate Middleton - Prince William - Viewing Party - Marchesa
Courtesy Bloomingdales

A refined palette of pastels and metallics set the scene for a prim and proper gathering.

Decor: Chic Cups
Sip your Earl Grey fashionably from china as elegant as Marchesa's runway designs. Or use your daintiest cup and pop in fresh blossoms for a pretty centerpiece.

Tea cup, Marchesa by Lenox, $49;

bloomingdales.com.

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Drink: Fresh-Brewed Tea

Kate Middleton - Prince William - Viewing Party - Simplex
Time Inc. Digital Studio; Courtesy Sur La Table

Water comes to a speedy boil in a coiled pot-a time-saver you'll appreciate at the crack of dawn.

Black tea, The Tea Set, $10;

the-tea-set.com.
Copper teakettle, Simplex, $140; surlatable.com.

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Food: Citrus Biscuits

Kate Middleton - Prince William - Viewing Party
Time Inc Digital Studio

Nibble on handmade spice cookies adorned with an appropriately regal crown.

Biscuits, SweetAmbs, $48/six;

etsy.com.

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Food: Cute Cakes

Kate Middleton - Prince William - Viewing Party
Courtesy Macy's

A single batch of orange tea cakes bakes up quickly and is plenty for a crowd.

Tea cake pan, Martha Stewart Collection, $32;

macys.com.

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Detail: Aromatic Sugars

Kate Middleton - Prince William - Viewing Party
Courtesy Time Inc. Digital Studio

All three flavors are perfect for dusting over fruit or spooning into tea.

Sugar, Allstar Organics, $36/three;

allstarorganics.com.

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Decor: Witty Ceramics

Kate Middleton - Prince William - Viewing Party
Time Inc Digital Studio

Bright pops of color and a healthy dose of humor create a lively setting for reality TV at its best!

Decor: Witty Ceramics
Embrace your jealousy with a dish that pretty much says it all. Hey, Harry's still on the market.

Platter, KK Outlet, $32;

kkoutlet.com.

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Drink: Scottish Coffee

Kate Middleton - Prince William - viewing party
Courtesy British Museum

Spike your joe with a shot of Drambuie, courtesy of the UK.

Mug, The British Museum Shop, $15;

britishmuseumshoponline.org.

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Food: Sweet and Savory Bites

Kate Middleton - Prince William - viewing party
Time Inc Digital Studio

Spread a thick layer of Jamie Oliver's preserves over these hearty pastries. Add a dollop of cream if you're feeling indulgent!

Crumpets, Wolferman's, $22;

harryanddavid.com.
Jam, Jme, $15; williams-sonoma.com.

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Detail: Bold Coasters

Kate Middleton - Prince William - Viewing Party - Jonathan Adler
Courtesy Jonathan Adler

Keep your table protected and on-point with these stitched designs.

British coaster set, Jonathan Adler, $48/set of four;

jonathanadler.com.

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