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Flower Tea Party Table
Decorations
The decorations can be a
simple or elaborate as you would like.
A solid color
tablecloth and matching napkins in the color of your choice.
If you are planning an
easy and relaxed
tea, use pretty paper napkins and plates.
For this tea, solid colors will work best, since so many flowers will be
used in the decor. Be sure to still use nice bone china cups and saucers. If
you do not have enough, request that each of your guests bring their
favorite cup and saucer to the tea. A formal tea would require china
place settings and linen napkins.
Purchase
inexpensive floral fabric. Cut into long, wide strips and tie around the
back of the chairs for inexpensive chair ties.
For a centerpiece
brew a variety of tea drops. Drain the tea drops and place in a clear, glass
bowl of cool water. Place in the center of the table. Candles may be used
for additional illumination. Simply place the bowl on a pedestal and
surround it short, white candles.
Scatter the
table with flower petals.
Placards can be made
using dried flower petals and wax paper. Cut a piece of wax paper to the
size of your desired placard. Write the guests name on a pretty piece of
stationary. Trim the paper to 1/3 the size of the wax paper. Center the
guest's name on the wax paper. Scatter a few flower petals on the wax paper
around the name. Careful not to cover the name with the petals. Place
another piece of wax paper on top of the decorated wax paper. Iron to seal.
Trim the placard. Lean the placard against the stem of the wine glass.
If you would
like to use placemats, cut them from the same cloth as the chair ties. This
unites the table and gives some another layer to the table for elegance.
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