Tea parties are beautiful, elegant affairs and choosing a tea party for a bridal shower theme or wedding looks divine.

A tea party theme wedding or shower can be held either outside or indoors. Depending on the time of year and predicatability of weather you can decide what makes most sense for you and your guests. If you do opt to have the tea theme wedding outdoors, you may want to be sure to get a tented area to seat your guests, just in case it does rain.

I love the look and the simplicity of a tea party - pretty dresses, pretty hats and pretty food make up half of the decor!

For food, think finger foods and mini sandwiches such as hummus or cucumber served on silver platters or decorative china. The food will look lovely laid out on a buffet table with assorted pastries and jellies.

Bridal showers are most appropriate in the afternoon, so an outdoor event at a beautiful garden will be sure to charm your guests. Or throw a wedding tea reception, which will be best in an indoor venue, think ivory linens, a grand piano and a large spread of food served buffet style or served on platters by butlers.

Thank your guests for attending your lovely event by sending them home with lovely wedding tea favors.

Mini Teacup Favors

Silver Teapot Place Card Holders