FOOD
The party was in the middle of the day- we were serving lunch.
The table was set as a Knights' Feast... with "gold" plates and goblets. All food was served on silver & pewter platters. Napkins had knights on them.
White Castle Burgers- I thought the "castle" tied in nicely :) We bought two "Craver Cases" and served them arranged in their castle boxes on a tiered silver tray.
Chicken Wings- because all knights eat with their hands, right?
Fruit Kebobs with vanilla Greek yogurt dip- because knights will also eat anything on a stick! (This went faster than anything else!)
Cheese & crackers- with sword toothpicks
Dragon Claws (aka Bugle chips)
Cupcakes- with Knight toppers
DRINK
For the kiddos:
Dragon Juice (aka Melon flavored Gatorade... thought any green "juice" would do)- served in a fancy punch bowl. This was a big hit!
Apple Cider
For the Adults:
Wine- Castle Rock, Hess (has Gryffindor on label), Barbera D'Asti (has knight on label)
Beer- New Castle, Wee Heavy (has castle on label), Blithering Idiot (has jester on label)
Hot Apple Cider
Coffee
Soda
We stuffed them with:
Knight Paper Dolls- (see the "How To" below!)
Knight figurines
Dragon Gliders
Gold Coins
The kids also got to take home their costume, shield and balloon sword.
How To: Knight Paper Dolls
I found this Knight Paper Doll Book when we were on vacation in Mystic, CT.Buying one book for each kid seemed excessive, so we decided to give each child one knight, 2 outfits, 1 shield, and 4 weapons.
The book only came with 2 knights, so I photocopied the couple extra I needed on card stock.
So I did the cutting ahead of time, but needed a way to keep them nicely together.
I created these little "bags" to package them in, using this tutorial for guidance.
I used the cover of the book on the front (so parents would know where to get more if they wished!)
My hubby was impressed- he thought the little packages were store bought! hee hee!
PLAYLIST
Songs to consider for background music...
The Grand Olde Duke of York- 50 All-time Children's Favorites, vol. 1
Puff the Magic Dragon- Peter, Paul & Mary
We're Knights- The Backyardigans, Born to Play
The Ballad of the Brave Pink Knight- Backyardigans Groove to the Music
Dragon Mountain- The Backyardigans, Born to Play
A Challenge- The Backyardigans, Born to Play
I Just Can't Wait to be King- Lion King Soundtrack
Medieval Dances- Medieval & Renaissance Music
Sticks & Stone- How to Train your Dragon Soundtrack
December 1963 (Oh What a Night)- The Four Seasons
Rain King- Counting Crows
It's Good to be King- Tom Petty
OTHER IDEAS
Things I've found after-the-fact, that I would have liked to use!
(isn't that always the way?)
(isn't that always the way?)
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