Tea for Two!

Our eldest daughter turned two, so what better time to have a tea party!? Guests dressed up for afternoon tea. Guests were invited to adorn themselves for the occasion upon arrival: Dress up jewelry for women and coordinating bow ties for the men in attendance.

Handmade decor: fabric garland, number two made of flower collage, hanging tulle puffs, burlap table runner, teapot invitations. Also: fresh flowers, tea light votives, balloons, FiestaWare tea cups and saucers, heirloom teaspoons and Delft tea cups from my Dutch grandmother

Our extended families visited, enjoyed a “tea party”, opened gifts, sang "Happy Birthday", ate cupcakes, and had a photo booth (these pictures get developed for the thank you cards after the party)! Charming afternoon tea. Photo credits to my husband!

• What People Ate

  Tea sandwiches: 1) homemade cracked wheat bread, cucumbers, cream cheese, and garlic butter, 2)Sonoma Chicken Salad on homemade focaccia, Pita & Hummus, Fruit and Veggie Trays, Cheese & Cracker Plate, Tortilla rollup bites (PB & Jelly with cream cheese)

• What People Drank

  Hot Tea with Cream & Sugar, Lemonade

• Desserts

  Red Velvet Cupcakes, Mini Scones with Cream & Jam/Lemon Curd, Mini-Lemon Cupcakes

• Activities / Games

  Dress up, guest book sign in, photo booth