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    Home » Afternoon Tea at Home

    The Ultimate Tea Party Checklist

    Published: Mar 9, 2015 · Modified: Feb 12, 2025 by Candi Elm · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Ultimate Tea Party Checklist

    Are you planning a tea party in the future? This Tea Party Checklist is just what you need to keep track of all the things you will need and want.

    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.

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

    A great addition to your tea party might be a Tea Journal. You can use it as a hostess gift or even give one to every guest.

    Either bridal shower, birthday party, kids party, or baby shower, this will work for any of them. In my article the 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. As a bonus, you can get the Teacup Story to read at your event.

    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

    Tea Party Ideas

    • Bridal Shower Tea Party
    • Baby Shower Tea Party
    • Birthday Tea Party
    • Mother’s Day Tea Party
    • High Tea
    • Christmas Tea Party
    • Bible Study Tea Party

    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
    • Tea Party Hats a must
    • Boas
    • Gloves

    Table Settings

    • Teapots
    • Teacups
    • Teaspoons
    • Sugar Cubes and tea tongs
    • Creamer
    • Tea Cozys
    • Teapot candle warmers
    • Tea Photo Props
    • Cake Stands
    • Centerpiece
    • Table favors
    • Disposable Cameras
    • Water cups
    • Tablecloths
    • Napkins
    • Napkin Rings
    • Plates and dessert plates
    • Tiered Server
    • Cake Plates
    • Teabag caddies
    • Odorless Candles

    Menu

    • Tea Sandwiches
    • Scones
    • Clotted Cream
    • Lemon Curd
    • Savories
    • Desserts
    • Hot Tea
    • Herbal Tea
    • Earl Grey Tea
    • English Breakfast Tea
    • Water
    • Iced Tea
    • Punch

    Hostess

    • Hostess Duties
    • Pour Tea
    • Make guests feel welcome
    • Books to help you prepare
    Cup of Tea on a white counter

    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. If you love the idea of hosting teas, you may want to start a Tea Ministry.

    More Afternoon Tea at Home

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    • How to Throw a Beautiful Tea Party Birthday Celebration
    • Complete Guide to Planning a Mother’s Day Tea Party
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    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is the recipe developer and food photographer at A Day In Candiland where she has been sharing Encouragement, Recipes, and Afternoon Tea Ideas since 2012. Candi currently lives in Southern California with her family and enjoying life to the fullest.

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    1. papelaria passo a passo says

      February 27, 2018 at 3:43 am

      beautiful recipe, I loved it

      Reply
    2. Jazz says

      July 28, 2019 at 1:45 pm

      Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Mali says

      July 02, 2020 at 9:08 am

      T hank you for sharing! I just started an online bakery, and was thinking about how to incorporate my backyard and wrap around front porch into my business. Private tea parties are a wonderful idea!

      Reply
    4. Jo Wise says

      September 20, 2021 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks so much, Candi. I had no idea tea parties could be so elaborate. You have thought of everything. My personality is pretty laid back and casual so I can’t really picture myself at a fancy tea party. But I do love my tea! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Jean jones says

      January 20, 2023 at 9:02 am

      This party will be for my Sorority Sisters , what could you suggest to do for a short program.

      Reply
    6. Shaylene Flynn says

      February 19, 2024 at 3:50 pm

      happy birthday party

      Reply
    7. Shaylene Flynn says

      February 21, 2024 at 7:51 pm

      my happy birthday shaylene

      Reply
    8. C says

      June 30, 2024 at 8:50 pm

      Please understand there is a difference between afternoon tea and “high” tea.

      Reply

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