A Victorian Tea Party would be the most elegant of all. all in Victorian times was done lavishly. So break out your grandmothers china, silver, crystal & serving pieces. The fancier the better. Of policy if you have a truly prized proprietary that would break your heart if it was damaged, please don't use for the party. Accidents do happen! Before you get your house ready & prepare your food, you have to send out invitations.
Invitation Ideas
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There are so many options here. With today's computer programs you can make some gorgeous ones at home. Tuck an actual tea bags in the invitation. Possibly make some using paper doilies & scrapbooking supplies.
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Decorating & Serving
You will want to make the house as pretty as possible. Fresh flowers are a must, use them everywhere. I had a birthday tea in early June & I put vases of peonies everywhere, they are beautiful. Use primary vases, or teapots that no longer have lids. Sometimes you can find then for a trade since they no longer have a lid! Use candles both tapers & scattered votives or tea lights. I use some of those fancy shaped Christmas light that are sold now in all kinds of shapes. I have some pretty heart ones & some flower ones & even some dragonfly lights ( those are for the fairy tea party - see my page on fairy tea parties) Play soft music in the background. There are even tea party music Cd's you can purchase. For tablecloths try lace or damask. Scatter silk rose petals on your table. Use real linen or fancy paper napkins. I found some monogrammed napkins at an antique store in California last year. They were reasonable I guess because not too many population have an "O" monogram.
For Serving Pieces You Will Need At Least Some of the Following
Teapot Silver Or China
Sugar & Creamer
Salt & Pepper Shakers
Water Pitcher
Various Serving Trays
Tole Tray
China Serving Platters
Silver Serving Pieces
Crystal Serving Pieces
Crystal Plates
Crystal Bowls
Silverware
Pedestal Cake Plates
Porcelain or China Teacups
Pretty Plates(mix & match is Ok)
Jam or Jelly Serving Jar
Demitasse or Fancy Spoons
You don't need to spend a lot of money. You can find some great bargains at your local thrift stores, flea markets & antique malls. Mix & Match is by all means; of course Ok for teacups & saucers. Even mismatched sets are Ok. Some I have been given as gifts, but most are from estate sales or thrift stores. I have at least 24 mix & match cups & saucers.
I love the pedestal cake plates or the tiered serving pieces. I have some I purchased at the Salvation Army. I bought a vintage Hobnail cake plate for . It has a heal on the pedestal part , but I cover with acceptable fancy ribbon! Be sure you use lots of scented candles, be creative with your candle holders. Use paper or tatted doily under or on your serving pieces.Be sure you have a nice glass or crystal on hand for water. Maybe not all of your guests drink tea.
To use for serving sugar or with teacups, or as party favors, be sure to see some of the demitasse spoons I sell. Aren't they sweet! Tie them up to a tea bag with a dinky satin ribbon & you have a darling tea party favor. If you can find some bargains, give each guest a fancy teacup to take home.
Yummy Food To Serve
Offer your guests a variety of tea flavors. I leave them out in a lined basket. It is fun to use decorated sugar cubes & sugar tongs too!
Tea Sandwiches
There are many varieties of tea sandwiches you can serve. Try to find a firmer style bread, cut the crust off & cut sandwiches either diagonally so you have 2 triangle sandwiches or in 4's for a bit smaller sandwiches. Cucumber sandwiches have long been a tea party tradition. This is an easy one that everyone likes. Just spread softened cream cheese on bread & top with thinly sliced cucumbers. Simple. For a fall or Christmas time tea try turkey & cranberry sauce sandwiches. Use your popular egg salad or chicken salad recipe. Try adding sliced almonds to your chicken salad recipe, yum! For other fillings you can use, watercress, tomatoes, cheese, deli meats, smoked salmon or ham salad. For Children spread softened cream cheese on bread & top with jelly, cut with cookie cutter. On top of the sandwich spread just a bit of softened cream cheese & dust with sprinkles.
Scones Biscuits Cookies & Cakes
You cannot have a Victorian Tea Party without scones. You can find a variety of scone recipes on the internet. I have used scone mixes before as well. If you have a Panera Bread Store in your area, they have marvelous orange scones. You might like to have primary devonshire cream, lemon curd or jelly or jams for your scones & biscuits.
Lemon Curd Recipe:
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 cup sugar
Traditional Tea Cakes Recipe:
- 4 cups flour
- 1 cup butter
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- milk
- 1 egg white, beaten
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Caraway seeds
Tea Party Themes
Do you need an excuse to have a Victorian Tea Party?? Next time you host a baby or bridal shower, make it a tea party, a birthday party for a friend, a Christmas tea is all the time beautiful. Host one for your ladies group at church or ladies Bible study. Celebrate an anniversary, request over your grandma, or granddaughters, let your dinky girl request her friends for a fancy dress up day! merge a tea party with an etiquette class, have a organery tea party in the summer, and of policy there is all the time Valentine's Day, my favorite. Be sure to visit my website for tea accouterments and tea party favors!
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