Bridal Shower

Hello September!!!  I can't believe you are here already!  The summer flew by with loads of fun activities, and the best activity is yet to come: our wedding!  A lot of time has been spent planning and crafting, and the big day is drawing closer.  A few snafus have come and gone, but we've never lost sight of the fact that at the end of the day, on September 27, we will be husband and wife.  

In August, my mama and sister put together a beautiful wedding shower.  It was overwhelming (in a good way!) to be surrounded by so many amazing women, many of whom have had such a large impact in our lives.  We are so grateful to know you, and look forward to many more years surrounded by loved ones.

High Tea

For my bridal shower, my sister has come up with the lovely idea of having a Downton Abbey themed high tea!  This tickles me beyond words, since my love for Downton (and all things British) runs very deep.  

 

Lindsey and I are avid podcast listeners, and she recently turned me on to Rick Steve's travel podcast (not to mention Up Yours, Downstairs, which is a hilarious Downton recap podcast).  On January 19, Rick did a podcast featuring English high tea- you can listen to the podcast here.  The podcast features what to expect at high tea versus regular tea time in Britain, as well as high tea etiquette and some excellent recommendations for where to take in a proper (and elegant) high tea.

 

Okay, I admit it- I envision myself as Lady Mary at least once a day.  I mean, look at that dress!

 

Here are a few places in the U.S. that serve up high tea: would you want to go?

 

~ The Hilton at Easton, Columbus, OH (yes please!)

 

~ Blakeslee Inn and Restaurant, Blakeslee, PA

 

~ The Ritz-Carlton, New York, NY

 

~ High Tea Cottage, Woodland Hills, CA 

Also, you can read about the 10 best places to take Afternoon Tea in North America here.

Enjoy!

1. Blakeslee Inn  2. Downton Abbey Pics  3. Lady Mary Crawley