Our Little History: July 2011

Queen Anne's Royal Ball

The fairy tale anticipation of Anne's first baby girl simply had to be celebrated appropriately...

Her Majesty, Queen Anne has requested the honor of your presence at a Royal Ball in anticipation of the February arrival of her noble babe, the Princess.
Come to shower Her Highness in gold gilded pink and welcome the heir to Her throne in Grand Fashion.

You are summoned: Monday, the tenth of January, the year twenty and eleven.
The Castle Hutchings, Court festivities to begin promptly at eight o clock.

Royal attire encouraged, ball gowns welcome, your tiara awaits.
Hosted by the Regal Court...Baroness Emily, Duchess Mary, Dame Angie, The Benevolent Ana, Countess Andy, and Lady Kati

And thus Queen Anne's Royal Ball commenced with the coronation of our Queen, a royal crier (Logan) performing the titled, formal introduction of each royal guest, passed Hors d'œuvres, music brought by visiting minstrels, dance cards brimming with mothering advice, a cake cutting ceremony, and of course the opening of many pink packages.

The Queen, her ladies in waiting, and one very happy four-year-old Princess Eva who (no matter how late the hour beyond bedtime) simply couldn't miss the ball.

Queen Anne's Royal Ball

To all the ladies of the Court,
Trembling with anticipation for the arrival of the Princess,
We are thrilled to don our fineries and welcome each honored guest.
Please let us know if you will join us in showering Her with royal pinks and gilded gold,
The Royal ball will certainly be a night elegant to behold.
Respond, if you please, so we can have your tiara on hand.
And prepare to enjoy an evening magical and grand.

Pastry chef Emily created the most spectacular and sparkling gold dusted cake in pale pink flowers.

Our good sport husbands in top hats and tails (on the night of the national championship no less) came to serve prosciutto wrapped asparagus, skewered insalata caprese, bruschetta, petite three cheese macaroni bites, brie and sour cherry pastries, smoked salmon crisps with creme fresh & chive, flutes of pomegranate berried sparkling cider and of course the royal cake.