Tuesday, October 08, 2019

Downton Abbey Dinner Party


It was such fun to host a dinner party for a dear friend's 40th birthday on the same day the Downton Abbey movie was coming out! We enjoyed a tea party and then all went and saw the movie together.
























A friend made these awesome cookies inspired by some Pinterest ideas - inside the goodie bags were some simple homemade things that I put together very inexpensively including tea towels with Downton quotes written on with Sharpie!


7 comments:

Connie said...

hi monica.......wow, the attention to detail is amazing! especially with those cookies! i love downton abbey and how you made the day so special for everyone. what a blessing you are :)

Jen said...

Oh my-this is gorgeous! I'm sure your friend felt very celebrated and loved! I am a die hard Downton fan, but I was so disappointed in the movie. Just not nearly as good as the show. But.......my daughter and I are going to see the DA Exhibition at the Biltmore in February, and I cannot wait! The Biltmore and DA--what could be better????

Can I ask where the lovely treat bags were from???

joeandkris513 said...

This is adorable! Beautiful table setting and those cookies!

Monica Wilkinson said...

@Jen: you will LOVE the exhibition!!! It is fantastic! And of course at the Biltmore - what could be better?! As for the treat bags, I think I got them from Shop Sweet Lulu online party goods. I had purchased them for one of my girls b'day parties and then we didn't use them so just had them on hand. I've probably had them a couple of years. Thanks for commenting!

Anonymous said...

Oh Monica, You really outdid yourself with this one! It is gorgeous!!! I am amazed at your creativity and attention to detail. I absolutely love it ALL! I wish I could have been there to see it in person and enjoy the festivities. I'm sure Jessica felt loved and special. I'm glad your mom was there to enjoy it all. :) The cookies really were special too! And the flowers are gorgeous!! Love you, Grandma

Mom said...

What a lovely dinner party! Everything was lovely and delicious, and the guests were sweet friends. I was so pleased to be part of it. The table was beautiful, the food was delicious, the cookies were perfect, and the treat bags were a fun addition. I enjoyed seeing the DA movie with all of you - a memorable evening!

*carrie* said...

So glad to see these pictures. Everything looks so nice and pretty. Great job!