GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Maybe you're fine watching Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot from your comfy couch. Or maybe you're not watching at all.
But if you'd like to experience the Royal Wedding in a more festive atmosphere this Saturday, the Twin Cities have a few options available for you.
The early riser: Brit's Pub
Brit's Pub in Minneapolis is holding a watch party bright and early, with doors opening at 5 a.m. The ceremony will be shown at 6 a.m. on big screen projectors and 80-inch HDTVs with surround sound. The pub plans to have complimentary wedding cake, a breakfast menu, and drink specials starting at 8 a.m. Find more information here.
The big screen: Marcus Theatres
All the Marcus Theatres in the area will be showing a replay of the wedding, commercial-free, at 10 a.m. The closest options are Oakdale Cinema, Rochester Cinema, Rosemount Cinema, and Southbridge Crossing Cinema in Shakopee. Here's some more information from Marcus Theatres.
The leisurely late morning option: Merlins Rest Pub
For those who want to get a good night's sleep and then re-live the excitement just a touch later, there's always the Royal Wedding Tea Party at Merlins Rest Pub. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a rebroadcast of the wedding airing at 11 a.m. You can pay $45 for a Tea Setting, $55 for a Tea Setting and a glass of Champagne, or just come by and order off the brunch menu. Reservations are required for the official tea options - check here for details or call 612-216-2419.
Royal Wedding Party: Cambria Gallery
This Royal Wedding Party, hosted by Wandering Kitchen and Cambria, will offer guests fancy hors d'oeuvre, high tea and bubbles, and a best crown and fascinator contest. The event takes place at the Cambria Gallery on 7th in Minneapolis from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information and tickets are available online.
Afternoon tea: Westin Edina Galleria
The Westin Edina Galleria is presenting an Afternoon Tea: Edina Style in the hotel’s lobby bar, Prelude, from 12-1:30 p.m., 1:30-3 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Tickets are $40 (plus tax and gratuity) and can be purchased online. Visit the Eventbrite page for photos, the menu and the ticket link.
