It’s official - the city has Royal Wedding fever. According to a local news source, Prince William and Kate’s “royal wedding drives Atlanta hat sales.” Whether or not you’re a fan of flower-bedecked haberdashery, folks and locales citywide are gearing up for what is arguable one of the most romantic events of the year. Coming up, my top picks for the best places to crash Friday’s momentous occasion (and don’t forget your hat!)

A Royal Wedding At Piedmont Park

The Promenade at Piedmont Park

6 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Broadcast in the newly opened Promenade, Piedmont Park is easily the place to see and be seen tomorrow. For $30, you can enjoy light bites, signature cocktails and gorgeous displays from Atlanta’s finest wedding vendors before the nuptials. Afterward, be sure to take a sunlight stroll through the new 33-acre addition which includes a bubbling brook, lush gardens and a soaring fountain.

Royal Wedding Viewing Party

W Atlanta Buckhead
5-9 a.m.

Wanna party in the wee hours of the morning? Head to W Atlanta Buckhead for royal party favors, a celebratory toast and full, live coverage on tons of flat screen TVs. (Maybe pop into Whiskey Blue for a tomato-based, mid-morning treat.) If you want to make it extra special, grab your prince or princess and get a room tonight! Valid Thursday, April 28, only, book the Royal Wedding Package and receive VIP access to Hen & Stag Night at Whiskey Blue and two complimentary cocktails, plus English tea for two and a smashing room rate of $169.

Movies in the Garden: The Royal Wedding

The Mansion on Peachtree

7-9 p.m.

Once the “kiss for the country” has ended, head to Buckhead for the after-party, erm, reception. Celebrate in the English fashion with movies, mingling and mixed drinks in the garden and under the stars! Kicking off the 2011 season is Fred Astaire in the 1951 film, The Royal Wedding. Your $40 ticket includes two drinks, gourmet theatre concessions and parking.