English Afternoon Tea

The English afternoon tea can be an elegant gathering in a sitting room for the ladies or an outdoor spread right out of Jane Austen’s Emma. Keep in mind that the best resorts in the world often plan an afternoon High Tea, at which they serve several different types of hot tea, iced tea, scones, petit fours and other baked treats. So planning a tea as a bridal shower theme is like hosting it at the Four Seasons, Caneel Bay in St. John or another celeb-fave resort!

If you are outdoors, set up tables under wide umbrellas or find a shady spot under an arbor or big willow tree for an al fresco tea party. Indoors, appoint a lovely sitting room with well-dressed tables, including fine china and crystal in different but coordinating colors and patterns. Silver platters are a must, as is a collection of elegant tea-serving sets, and purchase heart-shaped sugar cubes to impress guests with the smallest of sweet details. White and blush-colored flowers make beautiful centerpieces, as do white and blush-colored pillar or votive candles for ambience. Attach small floral bunches to the backs of chairs or to napkin rings for an added dose of high-society style. See more from: http://www.britishwebdirectory.com/blog/english-afternoon-tea/

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