Being a Bank Holiday social butterfly this Diamond Jubilee weekend is harder than it sounds.
As the long awaited four day hangover approaches, everyone seems to be treble booking high teas, flotilla views and bunting clad street parties.
Naturally, we want to have the best Jubilee ever but unless everyone you hang out with lives down the same street you are going to have to prioritise your invites carefully.
See Le Blow’s tips on how to suss out the party deal before you RSVP to those Jubilee party invites…
Is it nearby?
Without a designated driver getting to the other end of town will be busy, awkward and potentially expensive. Parties near the river will feel most authentic but there’s also value in keeping it local so you can roll home.
Will the party provide Corgi masks?
No one wants to be forced to do fancy dress. Like that’s soo draconian, man. If however, royal masks are provided after champers then of course you won’t be able to move for K-Mids all evening.
Is it a free bar or BYO?
Obvs this is a butterfly’s main consideration. Extra points for Jubilee themed nibbles such as Union Jack pizza, Beefeater shaped cake pops and the like.
How’s the play-list looking?
The best play-lists will be composed of young British artists, novelty dance like Major Laser and the odd anti-establishment sprinkling of punk to show everyone the host graciously accepts The Sex Pistols’ right to free speech.
Is there a mix of generations going?
These parties seem to generate more amusing anecdotes than any other. Whilst not the most edgy of dos, you will feel like you are doing your bit for London community spirit if your party includes a few toofy old royalists. Just ensure you’re not stuck next to a Prince Philip type for the whole evening.
And there you have it. Get your best Jubilistic confirmations sorted now.
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