A HIGH TEA FOR YOUR
RECEPTION
TEAS - GUIDELINES
Teas are perfect for wedding or baby showers, birthdays, wedding receptions,
fashion shows and fund raisers, but most men are not as comfortable
in this environment. It is permissible to serve champagne at a tea
for toasting and honoree, but the site or caterer must have a liquor
license or give permission for you to gain a one-day liquor license
to serve.
The beautiful baked goods and small portion sandwiches
[ finger food ] can be just as expensive to prepare as hor’deurves.
Using several types of tea in different style teapots or lovely silver
sets works perfectly for buffet type serving, but small menus and
individual servings are part of a seated arrangement.
TEAS - TIMELINES
1. Begin three to four months in advance or as any wedding invitation
guidline suggests.
2. Decide on the number of guests and budget.
3. Determine the location for the tea. [Many hotels serve a high
tea (4 p.m)
4. Small boutique tea rooms are available in communities
for smaller receptions.
5. Hosting a tea in your home or terrace
is possible. Party rental companies have many of the essentials.
6. With the date and time set, you will send formal invitations stating
the reason for the
gathering.
Important Details
• Large teas will have individual table settings, themes of color
linens, teapots and tea cups.
• For a lovely table effect, use tables
that seat 4 or 6, floor-length fine linens & napkins.
• Smaller
tables to fit four to six are best for conversation.
• Request those
serving to wear nice clothing, with aprons. Flowers are very important
on the tables, but the focus is on the delicate sandwiches and desserts
served. These are often provided on tiered servers with paper doilies.
• Serve
both types of tea -- herbal is important to many.
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