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50's Kitchen Tea Invitations Template





Question: I am looking for a 1950's style kitchen tea invitation. My daughter is getting married and we want to give her a 50's Audrey Hepburn theme ...
Use of a Silver Tea Service





Question: I've inherited a silver tea service, or maybe it's a coffee/tea service, I'm not sure. There are two pots, one larger than the other. Are ...
Victorian Cookbook Project





Question: My son has to "write" a victorian cookbook. I am having trouble locating truly authentic recipes. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Amy
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Christmas Tea Party Setting?





Question: Our church group is doing a Christmas tea party. I am responsible for one round table of 8. It will be in the church rec room, so the atmosphere ...
Need Some Tea Party Event Ideas for Fundraisers





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To Tea Party Guide,
We are starting a new school, and I am hosting a Tea Social fundraiser May 30 between 1-4pm where we will be celebrating ...
Bridal Tea Party
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Question: I have been asked to hostess a Bridal Tea Party, but I have no idea what the common protocol is. Can you help?
Thank You,
An Inquiring ...
Easy Teacup Carrier/Tote
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Question: I need a simple tote pattern. My sewing skills are very basic, but I am on a very limited budget. Therefore, I need to make my own tote. I ...
Brewing tea in a pot
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Question: I just got myself a lovely teapot, but I'm not sure how to make tea in it. Do I just have to put the tealeaves loosely in it?
Answer: Yes,...
Non-Hosted Baby Shower Tea Party
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Question: We are having a baby shower tea party for a friend at a tea house and we are inviting the guests but not hosting it.
We are looking for ...
How Long Should a Bridal Shower Tea Party Be?
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Question: How long should a tea party last? Is 2 hours too short? I am the sister to the groom and one of three bridesmaids. I am the only one who lives ...
Tea Party Invitation Wording
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Question: How do I ask guests to bring food on the tea party invitation?
Answer: Just make sure to have 'Potluck' included somewhere in the tea ...
Where to Sit the Bride at a Bridal Tea Party?
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Question: If you have 5 tables of guests, where do you seat the bride to be?
Answer: Hello Gloria and thank you for your seating arrangement question....
Invitation wording for bridal tea party
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Question: How would I word the invitation, or ask the guests to bring their own teacup and saucer.
I'm throwing a Bridal Shower Tea Party and I've ...
Ladies Tea at church
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Question: Could you suggest any games for a Tea Party at church other than a bible trivia?
Answer: Hello Anna, Thank you for your question!
It ...
Tea Party Decorating and Food
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Question: My tea party is on June 5th. I have already sent the invites and it will be in my home. I am planning to hire a tent and I don't know how to ...
Kitchen Tea Party Ideas
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Question: Hello, I am hostessing a Kitchen Tea for a bride for about 30 guests. Do you have any suggestions?
Answer: Thanks Loubelle for your question!...
Hostess gift
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Should I take a gift to the hostess?
Answer: Hello and thank you for your hostess gift question! It is a question that plagues guests ...
High Tea in the afternoon?
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Every year my church invites widows in our surrounding area to a luncheon and afternoon of fellowship and encouragement. Last year we had ...
Tea Party Fundraising Ideas ~ Activities
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I was wondering if you could give me some ideas for having a fundraising tea. Outside of the regular things like different teas, finger sandwiches,...
Mother/Daughter Tea
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Question: I am chairing for the PTA a Mother/Daughter tea party and I am looking for some ideas such as the practice of guests decorating their own tables ...
Japanese Tea Set
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Question: We have a Japanese Tea Set that I purchased when I was over-seas 10 years ago. It is an 11 piece set. 1 teapot 5 cups, and 5 bowls (or what ...
Tea Sandwiches for a Bridal Shower
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Question: We are interested in several finger sandwich recipes for an afternoon Bridal Shower. By the way, love your website.
Iovanna
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Tea Cup Carrier/ Tote, Bag or Box?
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Question: I'm invited to a Coronation Tea for Red Hatters, they ask we bring our own Tea cup & saucer. How should I carry my Tea cup with me? In a box ...
Bridal Shower Tea Party Delima
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Question: Hello, I'm hosting a bridal shower for my sister at the end of this month. Our original plan was to have a High Tea party, but my sister has ...
Honey Dripper and Tea Etiquette
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Question: Can you please advise me on the use (or non-use as the case might be) of honey and a honey dripper when drinking tea? I haven’t been able to ...
Tea Lady to visit
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Hi,
I am trying to hire a Tea Lady to speak to our Women's Club in February.
Do you know of any in my area? Northern suburbs of Chicago?...
Ideas for a Ladies Church High Tea
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I would like some ideas for hosting a ladies church high tea. I would like to make this an annual event with themes, etc.
Can you give ...
Healthy Temperature to Drink Tea
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Dear Tea-Party Guide,
Love your site. I have always wondered what Temperature to Drink Tea at. I usually like to poor the water once it ...