Planning for a Tea Party

A tea party looks sophisticated and classy. Such types of celebrations will be appropriate for baby showers, all-girl gatherings, anniversaries and even birthday parties. This beautiful ceremony is a symbol of class and elegance. A tea party will be a spectacular way to celebrate your special occasion.

To organize a tea party, you need to have some knowledge of the ritual and the best way to organize it. A tea party sounds like something very simple but it does demand preliminary planning.

Venue selection and menu are of key importance when you decide to host a tea party. Just imagine British aristocratic ladies and their gatherings. This is what your party needs to look like. Achieving this appeal and image demands work and creativity.

The Invitations
The invitation should make it clear that guests will be attending a tea party. Those who will attend should not prepare in advance but they need to have an idea about the tone and the style of the party.

Various types of images can be associated to a tea party. You can use such visuals and symbols to illustrate the invitation. A tea pot, cups, a garden table or a plate of cookies will carry the message across.

Select a decorative, handwritten font to add some sophistication to your invitations. Try to keep the usage of elaborated fonts limited. They could be difficult to read. Utilize such fonts for the heading and the end notes of your invitation.

Venue
You will have to pick the venue carefully. It should project the class and luxury that are typical for a traditional tea party.

Such celebrations are traditionally held in the afternoon. You are free to modify this aspect of the party but stick to an afternoon gathering, if you want to stay close to traditions.

A garden tea party is the best option for late spring and summer. The greenery and freshness of a park will certainly affect the atmosphere. Beautiful little tables and garden chairs will add even more to the overall ambiance.

If you have to hold the party indoors, you will need to work on decorations. Imagine a British castle. Ladies have gathered there to interact and to talk about literature, society and life. What are the decorations and types of furniture that come to your mind as you imagine this picture?

Tableware and Menu
You will need fine china, if you want to have an impressive and very elegant tea party.

Purchasing china especially for the party is a needless step. You can use the beautiful teapot and cups that you already have. Make sure that they look good and that you have a complete set. Serving tea in differing cups will diminish the appeal of your party.

The menu should focus on several types of tea, coffee and fresh juices. You can serve cookies, homemade cake, fruits and finger sandwiches. Think about foods that are tasty and that look good. All these foods will enhance the experience.

You will also need lemon, milk and honey to give guests a chance to drink their tea exactly the way they like it. Tea parties are not only the perfect afternoon get together idea, but also work for bridal showers, baby showers, and other events too.




Criss White writes about party planning topics. To get ideas and party favors for a tea party baby shower, visit the baby shower themes section of My Baby Shower Favors.