The Ultimate Tea Party Checklist

Are you planning a tea party in your future? Would a checklist of all the tips and items you need help make your planning easier?

When I walked into my first tearoom in Newport Beach, It was like walking into Disneyland for adults.  I was overwhelmed by all the cute things you need or could have for tea time to have a small or large tea party, like this themed Alice in Wonderland Tea.

So I sat down and started writing lists and planning all the things I would need to start a tea party business. This post is not to show you how to start a business, but it is to help you be the best host at your next event.

Either bridal shower, birthday party, kids party or baby shower, this will work for any of them. In my post top ten things for your next tea party, it gives you a brief list of things to help you plan or should consider.

This is an expanded list and detailed plan that you can come back to and hopefully pin so you won’t forget. I wouldn’t mind if you shared it either. hint, hint.

I have even created a Tea Party Printable Checklist for you to print off below. For an added bonus you can get the Teacup Story to read at your event.

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Your Ultimate Tea Party Must-Have List:

The first thing you need is a location to have your tea party. 

• A Backyard of your own or a friend
• A local park
• The beach
• Hotel
• Restaurant Private Room
• Women’s Club
• Church
• Country Club

Invitations

•  Make your own with a computer
• Stationery Store
• Scrapbook them
• Evite Service

Music

• Harpist
• Keyboard player
• Cd Player
• Itunes with Alexa

Apparel

• Dresses
• Suits
• Skirts
• Hats a must
• Boas
• Gloves

Table Settings

• Teapots
• Teacups
• Teaspoons
• Sugar Cubes and tongs
• Creamer
• Tea Cozys
• Teapot candle warmers
• Tea Photo Props
• Centerpiece
• Table favors
• cameras
• Water cups
• Tablecloths
• Napkins
• Napkin Rings
• Plates and dessert plates
• 3 Tier Platters
• Cake Plates
• Teabag caddies
• Odorless Candles

Menu

• Tea Sandwiches
• Scones
• Clotted Cream
• Lemon Curd
• Savories
• Desserts
• Hot Tea
• Water
• Iced Tea
• Punch

Hostess

• Hostess Duties
• Pour Tea
• Make guests feel welcome
• Books to help you prepare

I hope this tea party checklist and printable will help you with items you might need for planning your next baby shower, bridal shower, birthday, or event. If you have any other items you think should be added, leave them in the comments and I will add them to the list.

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