{"id":4070,"date":"2011-04-28T12:04:56","date_gmt":"2011-04-28T16:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itsnotaboutme.tv\/news\/?p=4070"},"modified":"2011-04-28T12:04:56","modified_gmt":"2011-04-28T16:04:56","slug":"miscellaneous-tips-on-watching-the-royal-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsnotaboutme.tv\/news\/miscellaneous-tips-on-watching-the-royal-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"MISCELLANEOUS: TIPS ON WATCHING THE ROYAL WEDDING"},"content":{"rendered":"

TIPS ON\u00a0WATCHING THE ROYAL WEDDING<\/h1>\n

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In case you\u2019ve been shunning all media, or media-savvy friends, for the past couple of months, I\u2019m here to remind you that the Royal Wedding, of Prince William to Kate Middleton, will be happening on what is officially tomorrow morning, but what\u2019s really very late tonight. (As they say, check you local listings.) For us on the West Coast, that means we have to get started at around midnight and go to about 6 or 7AM to catch every second of the festivities. Many stations will repeat it all tomorrow, but I\u2019m really hoping to watch it live.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>All I\u2019m hoping for, besides the post-wedding kiss on the balcony, is good weather and safety for all in attendance. I doubt that almost thirty years ago, when Princess Di married Prince Charles, anyone even gave a second\u2019s thought to what crazies might be planning. It\u2019s a shame how scary our world has gotten.<\/p>\n

But, maudlin thoughts aside, I\u2019m here to give you some clues of how to get the most enjoyment out of watching the nuptials and attending ceremony. I was hoping to be in New York already to watch with my little mo and some fun friends, but then I realized that none of my pals are that much fun, and want to get up that early even less than they want to have fun in general! (And some of them actually have jobs.) So, I\u2019m staying put and hoping that Mr. X will join me, which I think he will. At least until he falls asleep. But, since he can stay out krumping all night once a week, maybe all I\u2019ll have to do is put on some back beats. Fingers crossed.<\/p>\n

So, here are just a few suggestions for Royal Wedding watching in the comfort of your own home:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>ATTIRE<\/strong>: You absolutely must<\/em> wear gloves and a hat! It\u2019s mandatory. And not just an ordinary hat–it must be a milliners\u2019 dream. The half hats, that stick close to your head, with tasteful flowers, are the order of the day. The only problem I find for the actual attendees is that everyone\u2019s hat will obstruct another guest\u2019s view! Lucky thing that that won\u2019t be a problem in our own private homes, so go for it. And don\u2019t forget the skinny gloves. Even if the rest of your ensemble is pajamas and a bathrobe. (Don\u2019t forget to take pictures.)<\/p>\n

REPAST<\/strong>: As many of you know, my real<\/em> area of dining expertise is Afternoon Tea, and I\u2019m very serious about it. I was originally going to suggest doing one for the wedding, but could just not bring myself to suggest it at such an improper time. And then I remembered elevenses<\/em>. It\u2019s actually a meal that\u2019s akin to my precious afternoon tea, but eaten in the morning instead. (At 11-ish AM, to be exact. Hence the name \u201celevenses!\u201d Duh.)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>It can have several courses and varieties of food, but should always include cake\/biscuits and tea\/coffee. As with tea service, I recommend at least scones with clotted cream and jam (my mouth is actually watering as I write that,) and tea with milk and honey. Scones are very filling, so, with all the accoutrements, they should get you though at least the first few hours of coverage. You can supplement them with a basket of fresh strawberries and cream, in any form, and be happy that at least you\u2019re getting a fruit portion in early in the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And, for today\u2019s purposes, don\u2019t forget the champagne and wedding cake. And make sure\u00a0to pick-up your teacup with your pinky out to the side!<\/p>\n

EXTRAS<\/strong>: I suggest you have at least one big box of tissues handy, just in case. You may think you\u2019re above the emotion of it all, and are just watching for the history of it, but trust me, I think we\u2019ll all get a little teary-eyed.<\/p>\n

And, since this is England we\u2019re talking about, and we want to keep up their traditions for this special occasion, you don\u2019t even have to brush your teeth for the wedding! I\u2019m just saying.<\/p>\n

AFTERMATH<\/strong>: I assume that, after staying up overnight, hopefully, to watch the proceedings, I won\u2019t have strength to write a column tomorrow. But I\u2019ll do my best to review the all the pomp and circumstance, and the attending coverage, next week. But don\u2019t expect my humorous bon mots for sure–I take my royal weddings seriously!<\/p>\n

Whether you watch live, with me, or later on re-caps, have a fabulous Royal Wedding Day. Remember, they\u2019re few and far between, so enjoy. Ta-ta for now. Cheerio!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TIPS ON\u00a0WATCHING THE ROYAL WEDDING \u00a0 In case you\u2019ve been shunning all media, or media-savvy friends, for the past couple of months, I\u2019m here to remind you that the Royal Wedding, of Prince William to Kate Middleton, will be happening on what is officially tomorrow morning, but what\u2019s really very late tonight. (As they say,<\/p>\n

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