{"id":7078,"date":"2017-11-15T14:35:23","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T14:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pearlsonly.ca\/blog\/?p=7078"},"modified":"2025-06-03T21:14:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T03:14:13","slug":"how-to-host-a-high-tea-party-porcelain-cups-pearls-roses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pearlsonly.ca\/blog\/how-to-host-a-high-tea-party-porcelain-cups-pearls-roses\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO HOST A HIGH TEA PARTY: PORCELAIN CUPS, PEARLS & ROSES"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who doesn\u2019t love a tea party? But have you ever hosted one? Wondering how to make it great? This post will show you how to host a high tea party at home or at a certain venue, activities to do at a tea party, and of course\u2026we will talk about the high tea party dress code. There are a lot of things to take into account if you want to have a memorable day, especially if you want to make an amazing impression. They are not hard to accomplish, so grab a pen, a warm cup of tea, your agenda and start making notes. Find out how easy you can turn yourself into a party planner.<\/p>\n

Slip into festivities with the best pretext to warm yourselves: a high tea party! Because we want you and your friends to have a fantastic tea party, we gathered wonderful tea party ideas and decorations that will definitely impress you. Whether you are hosting a tea party on a budget or you want to splurge on the biggest event you have ever organized, you will find great starting points and ideas.<\/p>\n

WHAT IS A HIGH TEA PARTY AND WHEN SHOULD IT START<\/h1>\n

According to tradition, a tea party is held anytime in the afternoon, so you are free to set the hour. There is, however, a distinction<\/a> between the afternoon tea and high tea. The main difference is that the high tea party should offer more consistent food and should start in the early evening. But our post will treat the event as a general tea party, so you are able to pick the best starting time and the kind of food you want to serve. As a result, organizing your own afternoon tea party means you are able to stick to your own budget and you can pick the food you fancy most.<\/p>\n

The tea party ideas that we are going to share with you are suitable for birthdays, anniversaries, bridal shower, baby shower or a gender baby reveal party or any other occasions that request an elegant, yet casual celebration.<\/p>\n

HOW TO HOST A HIGH TEA PARTY AT HOME<\/h1>\n

Hosting a tea party for a large group involves a bit of preparation. There are certain decisions you have to make before you invite your guests.<\/p>\n

1. First of all, you should decide where are you going to host the tea party<\/strong>: living room, lobby, garden? Space will dictate the setting and the decorations. Moreover, a themed tea party will keep your guest amused the entire time. It can be a Victorian or Alice in the Wonderland-inspired themed tea party. If the weather is wonderful, a garden party is a magnificent idea. Your backyard will look beautiful with all the floral decorations.<\/p>\n

2. Next, is it a tea party bridal shower or a kids tea party as well? Decide how many guests you want to invite and make a list<\/strong>. Make sure to let them know at least 2-3 weeks in advance.<\/p>\n

3. Tea party invitations<\/strong> are a great idea! You can make them yourself and write them personally. In this case, you can use your own printer, or you can pick a beautiful design from invitation suppliers. They can personalize tea party bridal shower invitations, tea party baby shower invitations or any kind of invitation card that your heart desires. Make sure to include the starting and the ending hours, plus the dress code if you want your guests to dress up. Plus, add the theme of the party (if there is one). Here are some gorgeous examples of high tea party invitations.<\/p>\n

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Delicate tea party invitation – Follow @hudsonmeetrose<\/a> on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Beautiful tea party invitation – Follow @jellybelly_<\/a> on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Elegant tea party bridal shower invitation – Follow @downthepathcreation<\/a>s on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

4.\u00a0 Moving on, if you don\u2019t want to spend a whole day cooking, make sure to pick a good catering firm<\/strong>. Some of us don\u2019t have enough talent to create dazzling sweets as the ones below, so ordering them is absolutely in order. This time-saving option will allow you to focus on the table setting.<\/p>\n

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Pearl decorated cupcakes – Follow @teapartyco<\/a> on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

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5. Speaking of table setting, find some beautiful table center pieces<\/strong>. Make sure to pick your best china tea set and silver<\/strong>! You don\u2019t have enough matching china for all your guests? No worries! You can always rent from a specialized event planner. Here are some splendid options!<\/p>\n

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Follow @sweet.tea.party.rentals<\/a> on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Follow @sweet.tea.party.rentals on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Follow @myprettyteaparty<\/a> on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Follow @myprettyteaparty on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Follow @eventfulbynicole <\/a>on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Follow @eventfulbynicole on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

For your tea station, pick up some roses or daisies and put them in a teapot or an antique bowl. You will love the effect! Moreover, roses and pearls go extremely well together for your table d\u00e9cor. Consider wearing elegant pearl earrings<\/a> to complement the theme. Porcelain cups, a lace tablecloth, pearls<\/strong>\u2026truly sophisticated!<\/p>\n

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6. You should also take into account decorations<\/strong>. Tea cups-inspired decorations, pearls, lace, handmade paper flowers create an exquisite d\u00e9cor. You can be as creative as you want and you get to decide the predominant fabric or theme.<\/p>\n

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Follow @rsvp.partiesandevents<\/a> on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Delicate flower paper decorations – Follow @itstheflowershower <\/a>on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Beautiful tea party decorations – Follow @blooming.petals<\/a> on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Vintage inspired tea party table setting – Follow @doubleacesevents <\/a>on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

7. Active, energizing and fun tea party games<\/strong> are always a good idea to keep your guests entertained. Make a list, print it in multiple copies so you can distribute it among them.<\/p>\n

WHAT KIND OF TEA SHOULD I SERVE?<\/h1>\n

There is no certain rule here because there\u2019s no such thing as too much tea. The only recommendation would be to have enough tea to serve all your tastes and moods. You should satiate your invites souls with flavors that match their personality too. Generally, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Vanilla, and Green tea are the first choices for tea drinkers.<\/p>\n

The cold weather might ask for other flavors like Honey Lemon, Cinnamon, Spice Chai Latte, Caramel Apple. Boost up your spirit with some Matcha Green tea, Yerba Mate, Organic Rooibos or Ginseng, Guarana Seed. Plus, a shot of rum or whiskey never hurts!<\/p>\n

For your cold tea drinkers make sure to prepare some original ice cubes. Add some edible flowers, small pieces of fruit or mint leaves in the water before freezing it. Here are more creative ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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WHAT FOOD TO SERVE AT A TEA PARTY?<\/h1>\n

The typical tea party food includes all kinds of finger food, sweet or savory. As a result, cupcakes, macaroons, scones, pastry, cake, croissants, cookies, fruit tarts, cucumber sandwiches or quiche are totally appropriate tea party dishes. Make sure to place them on 3-tiered servers and large plates. This will add a touch of refinement to your high tea party.<\/p>\n

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Follow @teapartyco<\/a> on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Follow @teapartyco on Instagram. The photo is from their account.<\/p><\/div>\n

ACTIVITIES TO DO AT A TEA PARTY<\/h1>\n