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    Home » Afternoon Tea Party Ideas

    11 Easy Steps to Host A Tea Party

    Published: Mar 12, 2018 · Modified: Dec 5, 2022 by Candi Elm

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    11 Easy Steps to Host a Tea Party will help you plan the steps you need to take and plan for to celebrate your next Afternoon Tea event or occasion.

    I have put together so many Tea Parties as it used to be my primary business. Now I just share with others how you can have your own Tea Party for your friends and family.

    I don’t know what it is about having a Tea Party, but it gets me so excited just thinking about it. Maybe it’s the idea of having friends together, or maybe it’s about the food or the tea, but whatever reason you are having a party, it is sure to be a success. Follow up with all my Afternoon Tea Ideas and Tips page.

    You don’t even need a reason to throw a Tea Party, you can just plan a date and a theme and make some tea and a few desserts or sandwiches and you’re done!

    Not really there is a little bit more to it, but it is pretty easy. I will show you how below. Use these tips to keep a tea-tasting journal, to serve the best tea.

     

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    How to Host a Tea Party

    1. Set a Date – Make sure you give it a few weeks so your friends can make it.
    2. Send an invite – You can use paper or use Evites
    3. Get out your china – It doesn’t have to match, I love a mismatched china tea table.  Do you need a place setting chart? See one below.
    4. Get some Herbal Green Tea and a teapot. Here is a tip to help you learn how to make a great pot of tea.
    5. Decide on a theme for your party.
    6. Make some savories like these cucumber sandwiches, or these 15 tea sandwiches, and desserts like these lemon bars. Don’t forget the scones
    7. Put on some nice music.
    8. Get out your favorite hats and place some great Tea Books around.
    9. Hopefully, you got an RSVP from everyone, they wouldn’t want to miss it and you need to know just how much food to make.
    10. Create Scripture Cards or Purchase Favors for Your Guests
    11. Be a great hostess, tell a cute teacup story or the history of tea, and this is the best part, pouring tea for your friends and having a great conversation.
    Tea Party Place Seating Chart for A Day In Candiland.com

    The best thing about having a tea party or afternoon tea is just the fellowship and encouragement you can get during this time. You can have a successful Tea with 1 or 20 friends. You can even make it a monthly event and change up the theme and food each time. If you really love to serve think about starting a Tea Ministry.

    Looking for a fun game to play at your tea party?

    Tea Word Word search game
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    Occasions to Host a Tea Party

    • Mother’s Day
    • Baby Shower
    • Birthday Party
    • Graduations
    • Bridal Showers

    For More Information on Tea Reviews Try These:

    Adagio Tea Review 

    I hope you plan an Adult Afternoon tea party soon and use these tips and table setting to help make it easier. Please pin this to one of your boards so it’s easy to find in the future. You can also follow me on Instagram or Facebook.

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    People sitting around the table for a tea party. Raising their cups

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    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is a wife and mom who shares how you can simply create a sweet life with weekly encouragement, recipes, household budgeting, and organizing tips. She currently lives in Southern California while blogging, baking, and living life to the fullest.

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    1. Akaleistar says

      October 26, 2013 at 2:14 pm

      How fun!
      My recent post Homemade Chocolate “Pop Tarts”

      Reply
      • Candi says

        October 27, 2013 at 4:10 am

        Thanks for stopping by A Day in Candiland. Hope you visit again soon.

        Reply
    2. frontporchreviews says

      January 21, 2014 at 3:44 am

      Thanks for the tips on setting up a tea party. I really want to hold one of these with my girl friends and my daughters friends. I can't wait for spring to get to planning one.
      (stopping by from the SITS Tribe)
      My recent post Roasted Cabbage and my Diet Update

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      • Candi says

        January 22, 2014 at 4:50 am

        I am sure you will do a great job, and if you have any questions, bookmark this blog and ask away
        My recent post How to Dress for Tea

        Reply
    3. Barb @ ALB says

      July 23, 2014 at 7:44 am

      I'd love to do one in the winter for my daughter and her friends. I think the 2nd graders would enjoy dressing up and eating off of fancy china!
      My recent post Summer Family Fun Series 7.23.14

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      • candielm says

        July 23, 2014 at 6:34 pm

        I work in 2nd grade and I know the 1st grade has a tea party every year and they love it

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    4. Christina says

      July 23, 2014 at 10:22 am

      I love the table setting image! It's a great cheat sheet to have on hand. THanks for sharing!
      My recent post Sweet ‘n Spicy Slow Cooker Mango Chicken {Guest Post}

      Reply
      • candielm says

        July 23, 2014 at 6:35 pm

        I created it, it was going to be my freebie, but it never worked out that way.

        Reply
    5. Megan says

      July 23, 2014 at 9:31 pm

      I love these tips on how to have a proper tea party! Thanks so much, my girls will love to do this and invite their friends!

      Reply
    6. @GirlGoneMom says

      July 25, 2014 at 7:22 am

      Great advice! I love mismatched china too.
      My recent post Summer Essentials, Balance Bars & Walmart Gift Card Giveaway #BalanceShapeUp #Spon

      Reply
    7. @SuperMommyClub says

      July 26, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Whenever I think about place settings I always think of that scene from Pretty Woman!

      When my daughter is old enough I think we'll throw her a tea party – right now she's too busy pouring imaginary cups of tea from her plastic tea set.
      My recent post Cheerios & Fruit Breakfast Muffins

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    8. KRystal says

      July 31, 2014 at 1:03 pm

      I do like to have candles at my parties! Thanks for these ideas.
      My recent post Seafood Recipes | Creamy Shrimp Dip

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    9. Donna J Shepherd says

      February 01, 2018 at 8:06 am

      The place setting diagram is very helpful. Love these tips! Thank you! – Donna

      Reply
    10. Patricia says

      March 17, 2018 at 5:49 pm

      Love tea parties!!
      My sis and i went to tea parties when Dad was stationed as an airman in England 1950’s.
      We get Yorkshire tea mailed from the UK. And make in the Brown Betty teapot.

      Reply

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