Austen that is. BFF Gail and I are huge Jane Austen fans. It seemed only fitting that I find a way to weave that into a luncheon theme. Pride and Prejudice is our all time favorite ( the classic A&E version with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, of course) Colin Firth is the quintessential Darcy. And NO ONE else has come close.
So we're off to Pemberly for lunch.
The invitation sets the tone
"Don't let your Pride or Prejudice
Keep you from attending the annual luncheon"
The tablescape colors were all creams and golds.
Including the menu card where each course was named after a P& P character
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As you can see Jane joined us for lunch, quill in hand. No doubt eavesdropping on our conversation and taking copious notes for her next novel of characters.
The centerpiece was a large cake platter with a ring of white roses and some faux picks mixed in. The pride of place in the centerpiece was a beautiful paper lantern that looked like a Regency Ballroom lit up with candlelight from within. You half expect to see Darcy and Miss Bennett swirling to the music when you peek through the windows.
Soup served in gold goblets.
Lots of laughter over a leisurely lunch, with a best friend. Life doesn't get much better.
After lunch we enjoyed testing our P&P knowledge with this charming game. The object of the game is to survive all the roadblocks thrown at you and ....get married of course!!
I think Jane would find it amusing.
Please feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think. It's nice to know I'm not just whistling in the dark.
The invitation sets the tone
"Don't let your Pride or Prejudice
Keep you from attending the annual luncheon"
The tablescape colors were all creams and golds.
Including the menu card where each course was named after a P& P character
.jpg)
As you can see Jane joined us for lunch, quill in hand. No doubt eavesdropping on our conversation and taking copious notes for her next novel of characters.
The centerpiece was a large cake platter with a ring of white roses and some faux picks mixed in. The pride of place in the centerpiece was a beautiful paper lantern that looked like a Regency Ballroom lit up with candlelight from within. You half expect to see Darcy and Miss Bennett swirling to the music when you peek through the windows.
Soup served in gold goblets.
Lots of laughter over a leisurely lunch, with a best friend. Life doesn't get much better.
After lunch we enjoyed testing our P&P knowledge with this charming game. The object of the game is to survive all the roadblocks thrown at you and ....get married of course!!
I think Jane would find it amusing.
Please feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think. It's nice to know I'm not just whistling in the dark.
