Shower Theme Dainty Inspiration –Tea & Table

All little girls love to play tea party but who says that has to change as we get older. Tea parties are classic and elegant and can be incorporated into a bridal shower. Tea parties are lovely and can be a light fare. They can allow flexibility by tailoring it to suit the bride’s style. It can be an heir-loomed inspired tea party or something fun and quirky. 

Shower Theme Dainty Inspiration –Tea & Table

Mood: Vintage, sweet, romantic, classic and elegant

Setting: At home or in a hotel or restaurant that offers tea service

Food: Scones, finger sandwiches, canapés and petit fours

Recipes: Tarragon Chicken Tea Sandwich’s, Cucumber Canapés, Princess Parfaits, Mini Peach or Apple Upside-down Cakes, Green-tea Cake, Chocolate Croissants

Cucumber Sandwiches

Drinks: Fine teas-hot and/or iced. Strawberry Green-tea Cooler, Rose Wine Spritzer, Orange Blossom, White-cranberry Spritzer

Strawberry Lemon Spritzer

Activities: Set up a tea bar and let the ladies create their own blend to drink or take home as favors. Start a keepsake album during the shower. Take photos of each guest then ask her to write a favorite memory of the bride on a page marked with her name. After the party, print and arrange the photos to accompany each guests note, and then give the book to the bride as a memento.

Details: Order monogrammed paper napkins or sugar cubes with the brides initial. Pick up mix and match cups and saucers to use for tea service or to give as favors

Initial Sugar Cubes

Gifts: Linen napkins, napkin rings, place mats, dessert plates, cordial glasses, candy dishes, ice cream bowls, cake stands and teapots.