Prince William And Kate Middleton Visit Darwen

Grab your fellow royal worshipers and throw a Royal Wedding viewing party to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Here are a few party ideas to help get you in the royal spirit.

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Something Blue Cocktail

Absolut Blue Souvenir
Recipe courtesy of: absolutdrinks.com

Ingredients:
1 Part ABSOLUT VODKA
1 Part Blue Curacao
1 Part Cinnamon Schnapps Liqueur
1 Part Champagne
1 Whole Maraschino Berry

Directions:
Add ABSOLUT Vodka, blue curacao and cinnamon schnapps liqueur into a chilled champagne glass. Topup with champagne. Garnish with a maraschino berry.
Bottoms up Royal Wedding watchers!

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Red Velvet Cupcakes

For a quick and and easy themed dessert, look no further than your handy Duncan Hines boxed cake. Red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and blue sprinkles are not only the colors of the British flag, but also a sweet tribute to the big day.

Filling:
• 1 Can Duncan Hines® Cream Cheese Frosting
Batter:
• 1 box Duncan Hines® Red Velvet Cake Mix
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
Optional Garnish:
• Blue sprinkles

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cups in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
2. Make Batter – Prepare cake mix as described on box using the water, oil and eggs. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with batter.
3. Bake in center of oven 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Place on wire rack; cool completely.
4. Store covered in refrigerator or set on the counter to cool.
5. Spread cream cheese frosting and blue sprinkles as desired.

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A Table Fit For Royalty

Keep the party going by carrying your colors through to your table settings. Partycity.com has all the red and blue plates, napkins and cups you could need.

Red Napkins: Partycity.com – 75ct – $6.99

Feeling crafty? Take a pack of plain red paper napkins and turn up the royal ante with a crown rubber stamp from your local craft store.

Don’t forget the bloody party favors!

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Ring Pops
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What girl wouldn’t want Kate Middleton’s stunning blue sapphire engagement ring? For a more practical party favor, opt for a Blue Rasberry Ring Pop for your guests.

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Tiara
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Because every princess needs a crown, treat your guests like royalty with tiara party favors. Partycity.com offers a package of 6 Princess Tiaras for only $5.99. Do you think Kate Middleton’s tiara will cost about the same?

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