A Victorian tea party expresses elegance and grace. When hosting a tea party, whether a little girls birthday party to a bridal shower or even a wedding a Victorian tea party can fit into every budget.In the 1800's one of Queen Victoria's ladies in waiting started having tea and petite sandwiches served to in late afternoon. Dinner in those days was served very late in the evening. Soon, Anna, Duchess of Bedford began having friends over to share her afternoon meal.To prepare for a Victorian tea, consider making homemade invitations use lace or paper doilies to add a decorative touch. Of course, the invitations should be written in a calligraphy font. If you are an individual that has the ability to hand address or hand write each invitation in calligraphy this would add an authentic touch.Nothing makes a Victorian tea party more fun than dressing in the theme of the
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Tea Party Day
Afternoon Teas, Calligraphy Font, Serving Table
The theme of a bridal shower can be almost anything. Afternoon teas have gained in popularity, while the regular afternoon and evening party is still a big hit. So, when it comes to bridal shower recipes, you can create refreshments to fit your style and the theme of your party.Here are some simple bridal shower recipes for that afternoon tea:Watercress SandwichesIngredients: WatercressSaltPepperVinegarCottage CheeseThin Sliced Breado Wash watercress and chopo Sprinkle with salt, pepper and vinegaro Blend with cottage cheeseo Spread between two slices of thin breado Cut off crust and cut sandwich into 4 triangleso ServeBaked Brie With Strawberry GlazeIngredients: Whole Brie Cheese With Rind3 Tablespoons Strawberry Preserves2 Teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar? Cup Sliced Strawberries1 ? Tablespoons Sliced AlmondsCrackerso Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fo Place the brie in a shallow baking dish and bake 10 minutes (until soft, but not runny)o While brie is baking, heat the strawberry preserves and
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Tea Party Invitations
Afternoon Teas, Cheese Tray, Hot Tea
Tea has been around for many centuries and has been used for casual or formal tea parties, or a soothing accompaniment for chats with family and friends. Tea-time is comforting for morning, afternoon or night time rituals to help us to relax. Fortunately, afternoon tea is quickly becoming a new American tradition enjoyed by all generations.Tea parties and afternoon teas are popular throughout the United States and are either casual events for socializing with family and friends or more formalized events for business acquaintances.New tea rooms are opening in every major American city today. They are delightful businesses which serve an assortment of tasty and soothing teas in a beautiful and tranquil environment. These tea rooms also serve delicious luncheons and host birthday parties in a classic fantasy tea party styling for little girls or grown up girls. They serve other delicacies which accompany the many varieties of tea available
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Tea Party Invitations
Afternoon Teas, Classic Fantasy, Tea Time
