Setting the Stage
Serve the food and beverages buffet style since there won't be a plated entree as part of your menu.
Decorate the buffet and guest tables with linens and flowers selected with the bride's colors in mind.
Ask guests to bring a small gift for the "wishing well" that fits with the tea theme. Items might include loose teas, tea strainer, tea bags, tea spoons, tea cookies.
Plan to organize a few bridal shower games for fun and to help break the ice when guests first arrive.
When the bride arrives, give her a small bouquet to welcome her and she can use it to mark her place.
Create a tussy mussy for each guest and tie them with ribbon that is wide enough to write each guest's name - then use them as place cards.
The Menu
Assorted pots of tea. Keep refreshing them with hot water throughout the party.
Assorted tea sandwiches such as: egg salad; cucumber and mint; smoked salmon and green onion; chicken salad with grapes.
Chocolate covered strawberries. Offer an assortment of white and milk chocolate dipped berries for visual interest.
A Spinach and Strawberry Salad.
Create and decorate elegant Angel Food Cupcakes.
A large Fresh Fruit Salad.
Assorted Chocolate Truffles.
Serve Blushing Bride champagne cocktails.
Party Favors
Send guests home with party favors that will help them remember this special party. Think about a gift that will fit with the bride's interests. You might give each guest any of the following:
A small container with loose tea and a tea ball.
A package of tiny cookies or candies.
Hand made soaps.
A seed packet with a trowel.
A cookie cutter and homemade cookie mix in a decorated jar.
