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[title]Dearest gentle reader, the most discerning ladies and gentlemen of the Melbourne ton descended upon the Bridgerton Masquerade Parlour this weekend, where regency fantasies were unmasked before their very eyes. Attendees were pampered at makeup, hair, and jewellery metal analysis stations – each brush stroke and curl executed in eager anticipation of the long-awaited unveiling of Benedict and Sophie’s season four.
Didn’t get the chance to attend? We’re sharing how you can host your own ultimate Bridgerton watch party at home in keen expectation of Australia’s own Yerin Ha gracing the screen. Bust out the floral china and if you don’t have any – don’t stress. You can browse your local dollar stores or party supply stores for vintage-looking paper plates and cups – that’s double the charm and half the pack up.
Make it a tea party to wind down for the night, or crack open a bottle of bubbles and pair it with some elderflower liqueur, soda water and mint for a sophisticated Spritz. For snacking, it’s only the daintiest of finger foods: salmon, dill and cream cheese sandwiches (crust removed, as propriety demands), petite sausage rolls, scones, and ready-made macarons for convenience.
Full period attire is a little tricky to get your hands on, so we say make it a pyjama party – bonus points for flowy nightgowns, plenty of frills and rosy florals. If you’re truly vying for the hostess with the mostest title, set up a DIY mask station. Recreate the masquerade parlour at home using blank canvas masks from the craft store, hot glue guns and bags of gems and feathers.
Feeling inspired? The first part of Bridgerton season four is now out so ready the petit fours and settle in for an evening to remember.