Hosting a charming and elegant get-together is a wonderful way to celebrate the beginning of a new season. Even better, it’s a great way to spend time with friends and loved ones, ‘just because’! What better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than by hosting a spring tea party? This time-honoured tradition is making a big comeback in the 2020’s, and with my partner company Weddingstar Inc., you can throw the best tea party your guests have ever had the delight of attending.

In this guide, you will find hosting tips and advice, tablescape inspiration, and even decor and party favors that you can shop! What are we waiting for?

Let’s get started!

HOSTING A SPRING TEA PARTY WITH WEDDINGSTAR

1. OFFER A VARIETY OF TEAS AND ENHANCEMENTS

The most important part of a tea party is, of course, the tea! Offer a variety of tea options to cater to any taste. Classic choices include Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Chamomile, Black and Green tea. You can also include some herbal or fruit-infused teas for those that prefer un-caffeinated teas. Set out regular and plant-based milks and creams, sugar and natural sweeteners, honey, and lemon slices as accompaniments to the teas.

Wooden Keepsake Box With Glass Lid – Tea

Weddingstar’s tea boxes are a beautiful way to display your loose-leaf and paper tea bags.

Wooden Keepsake Box With Glass Lid – Bistro Bliss Text, Wooden Keepsake Box With Glass Lid – Script Font Text

Wooden Keepsake Box With Glass Lid – Initial Monogram

Vintage Creamer Assortment Favour Vase Set

Weddingstar’s vintage style creamer set is the prettiest way to offer each guest their own preferred milk or cream – if you’re feeing generous, encourage guests to take theirs home as a memento of your party.

Impossible to choose a favourite style!

2. PROVIDE FINGER FOODS AND DESSERTS

Alongside the teas, be sure to offer a selection of dainty finger foods and decadent treats to delight your guests. Traditional tea party fare includes finger sandwiches, such as cucumber with cream cheese, smoked salmon, egg salad and tuna salad, scones and crumpets with clotted cream, jams and jellies, petit fours, macarons, sugar cookies, and any other bite-sized pastries you like. Other savoury options include smoked salmon dip or pâté with crackers and vegetables, assorted crostini and summer salads. Checking in with guests ahead of time to accommodate any dietary restrictions or preferences goes a long with making them feel not only welcome, but cared for.

Lace Hearts Filigree Paper Cupcake Wrappers (12), Beautiful Butterfly Filigree Paper Cupcake Wrappers (12)

Cakes and cupcakes are always an attractive (and edible!) centrepiece in a tablescape. Order a luxe cake topper or shimmery cupcake wrappers from Weddingstar to complete the look.

Classic Floating Monogram White Acrylic Cake Topper

Script Monogram Acrylic Cake Topper – White, Personalised Mod Heart Acrylic Cake Topper – White

3. SET AN ELEGANT AND INSPIRED TABLE

Vintage Romance Personalised Paper Place Mat

Layer these adorable paper placemats from Weddingstar over a matching tablecloth and runner for a put together look that also makes clean-up a breeze!

Small Round Disposable Paper Party Plates – Modern Floral Tea Party – Set Of 8, Large Round Disposable Paper Party Plates – Modern Floral Tea Party – Set Of 8

Weddingstar’s Floral Tea Party line of paper party-ware is the perfect accompaniment to your tablescape. The whimsical pink floral and powder blue motif ties any look together with ease.

Paper Teacups With Handles & Saucers – Modern Floral – Set Of 8

The teacups are too sweet, and a must-have for this party.

Cute Special Occasion Paper Party Napkins – Modern Floral – Set Of 20

Vintage Style Pressed Glass Wine Goblet – Pink

If you’d also like to offer champagne or mimosas at your party (because why not?), you will love Weddingstar’s vintage style pressed glassware!

Vintage Style Pressed Glass Wine Goblet – Blue

Vintage Style Pressed Glass Champagne Flute – Pink

Vintage Style Pressed Glass Champagne Flute – Blue

You have probably seen these splashed across every Pinterest wedding board for the better part of the past decade – now you know where they’re from!

Even more excitingly… the vintage style pressed glassware line has a brand new addition! Meet the new taper candle holders, available in 3 gorgeous hues.

Vintage Style Pressed Glass Candle Holder – Clear – Set of 3

Vintage Style Pressed Glass Candle Holder – Pink – Set of 3, Vintage Style Pressed Glass Candle Holder – Blue – Set of 3

4. ENCOURAGE GUESTS TO PARTAKE IN A DRESS CODE… OR PROVIDE SOMETHING TO WEAR!

A dress code is typically a welcome addition to a party such as this, as it takes the guesswork out of fretting over what to wear for your guests. Good dress code suggestions? Garden party attire, cottagecore, Great Gatsby themed, whimsical fairytale, Steel Magnolias… the dress code can be whatever you want! You can also add a note that guests can simply wear whatever they feel best in, to alleviate any possible pressure on guests to go all out.

Women’s Personalised Embroidered Floral Satin Robe With Pockets – Light Blue And Red Blissful Blooms

Another dress code idea? Surprise each guest with a jersey lace or satin robe from Weddingstar! There is even a robe available in the Tea Party themed print that would be a perfect addition to each chair.

Women’s Personalised Satin Robe With Pockets – Blush Pink

Women’s Personalized Embroidered Satin Robe With Pockets – Light Pink

Women’s Personalized Embroidered Satin Robe With Pockets – Fuchsia Pink

Women’s Personalized Jersey Knit Robe With Lace Trim – Blush Pink

Women’s Personalized Jersey Knit Robe With Lace Trim – Powder Blue

Women’s Personalized Embroidered Satin Robe With Pockets- Periwinkle / Light Blue

If you have another colour scheme in mind, check out Weddingstar’s wide array of robes and find something just right for you.

5. OFFER UNIQUE AND FESTIVE PARTY FAVOURS

Personalised Paper Hand Fan Wedding Favour – Modern Floral

Hand fans offer guests a fun talking point, and endless selfie opportunities! Customize Weddingstar’s paper fans with a personal message from you to your guests, or a simple quote of your party (‘Thank you for attending Jamie’s Tea Party ’23!’)

Personalised Wine Bottle Labels – Modern Floral

Personalised Wine Bottle Neck Hang Tags – Modern Floral

Full-sized or mini bottles of wine or champagne are always a welcome parting gift. Decorate yours with Weddingstar’s Modern Floral wine hang tags and labels.

Personalised Water Bottle Labels – Modern Floral

Uniquely Shaped Paper Wedding Favour Boxes – Teapot – Set Of 10, Personalised Gift Rectangle Paper Favour Box With Handle – Modern Floral

Of course, a box of sweet treats to take home is always a great idea, too.

Thanks for following along with this post today! Remember, the most important aspect of any party is creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, where guests can relax and have fun. If you trust your own creativity and follow your heart, your spring tea party will be a delightful occasion to remember.

We’ll leave you with one more note to remember as you plan your own tea party: don’t forget to trelax ,and enjoy the tea party alongside your guests! Engage in conversation, introduce guests to one another, and make sure everyone feels welcome and comfortable in your home.

Happy spring, cheers to the beauty of the spring season!

xo, Jamie

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