A Victorian Royal Wedding Tea Menu - French Influence in Victorian High Society
Wedding teas are very popular.
This actual Royal Wedding Tea menu from the Victorian era, may provide inspiration for your own Victorian Wedding Tea.
The French Influence in Victorian High Society
Note that the menu is in French. Society women had their calling cards printed in French and English, as they often traveled to the continent.
It also added an aura of class and European flair.Being fluent in French was an important social skill, and being up with the latest fashions from Paris was equally important in maintaining and improving one’s position in society.
As I am not at all fluent in French, please feel free to suggest more accurate translations.
Victorian Royal Wedding Menu - 1893
ROYAL WEDDING TEA MENU
1893
The marriage of
Prince George, Duke of York &
Princess Victoria Mary, Duchess of York
at White Lodge, Richmond. England
SANDWICHES
Foie Gras ~ Liver Pate
Saumon Fume ~ Smoked Salmon
Pain Bis ~ Brown Bread
Cresson ~ Cress
Volaille ~ Poultry
Oeufs ~ Eggs
Croutes a la Regence
Gateau en Variete
Caramels de Fruits
Biscuits Assortis
GLACES
Creme de Fraises ~ Strawberry Cream
Eau de Muscat ~ Wine
Creme Caramel
Eau de Fraises
Cafe Glace ~ Iced Coffee
CHAUDS
The et Cafe ~ Tea and Coffee
DESSERT
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