There are seven time zones between St. Albert and Westminster Abbey, the site of Friday’s royal wedding between Prince William and Catherine Middleton. The nuptials take place at 10 a.m. London time so Terri Romaine will have to stay up very late to watch the televised broadcast at her St. Albert home at 3 a.m.
Instead, she’s having an after-work party and 40 of her best friends are coming along for the festivities.
“I am a very social person,” the 29-year-old admitted, saying she just loves any kind of party. “Everyone is very busy in their own lives with their own priorities and commitments, that we often do not take enough time out to get together and celebrate with friends and family.”
While her grandmother hails from England, she herself isn’t really a monarchist or even a royal watcher. She just can’t help herself though. This is a once in a lifetime event.
“I figured this would be a splendid opportunity to celebrate and host a gathering of my own. It’s the perfect excuse to socialize and entertain.
“It is just rare. A royal wedding doesn't happen every day, so why not celebrate it?”
It was 30 years ago in July when Diana Spencer married Prince Charles. Since the soon-to-be royal couple are close to Romaine’s age, she figures this is more like watching two of her friends tie the knot.
She added she also relishes the opportunity to wear her British fascinator, a hat-like headpiece, and dress up for the occasion. She even has some tasty British appetizers on the menu.
Speaking of menus, Michel Rey, executive chef at Vee Restaurant, has also put together a special dinner of strip loin with a Crown Royal reduction just for the occasion. Public relations representative Courtney Dyck said the meal would be fit for a king and queen.
“It’s just our way of celebrating this momentous event with St. Albert.”
