Your Victorian Tea Party invitations can reflect the type of party you are having with these sample wording ideas.
You should send out invitations about two weeks in advance.Victorian tea parties usually have a relatively small guest list because you want everyone to be seated at one table.Decorate your invitations with lace and ribbon.Use your personal computer to print the invitations, and select a font that is script and old-fashioned looking.Here are some ideas for how to word your invitation:
Miss Amanda Elaine Burgess
Would like to extend her cordial invitation
To a Victorian Tea Party
Saturday, the First of July
At three o'clock in the afternoon
Hosted at her Home
On Twenty-two Montague Circle.
Copenhagen, Vermont
Fine teas will be brewed,
And delicate finger sandwiches shall be enjoyed.
Regrets, please call 555/555/5555
2.
Lady fingers, watercress,
Small white doilies, lovely guests.
Join us for a Victorian tea party
Hosted by Lady Simmons
Dress to impress and she'll provide the rest!
Sunday, October 3rd at 4:00
111 Smith Avenue East
Lakeville, PA
(555)555-5555
3.
Victorian Tea Party
You are invited to a centuries-old traditional tea party
Sandwiches and lady fingers will be served.
Please wear formal 18th century styles.
Time: Wednesday, June 12th
Where: 545 Violet Blvd.
Plainville, New Jersey
(Stacy's Home)
555.555.5555
4.
Little Ladies Victorian Tea Party
Because you are such an elegant little girl,
We would like to invite you to learn about the history of tea parties
By joining us for an authentic
Victorian Tea Party
Wear a fancy dress
Cookies and Fruits will be served
Saturday, January 25th at 1:00
At Mindy's house
55 Brown St.
Poxy, Virginia
(555)555-5555
5.
Please join us for a Victorian Tea
Bridal Shower
Sunday, May 1st
Celebrate with our elegant bride-to-be
Over tea and crumpets
Cocktail Attire
Hosted by the maid of honor, Cynthia James
At 16 Nicola Way
Verbank, NY 12465
RSVP by April 25th
555 555/5555
6.
Sara is turning six,
And since she is growing into such a fine young lady,
She is having a Victorian Tea Birthday Party!
Girls, please wear a dress or a skirt.
Boys, please wear a shirt and tie.
Cookies, Cakes, and sandwiches served.
Parents are welcome to join us!
Sunday, September 12th
55 West Hollywood St.
Loyal, Massachusetts
Call Maureen: 555-555-5555
Victorian tea parties are a fun way to celebrate a little girl's birthday, a bridal shower, a baby shower, or just a plain old afternoon!Set up two tables: one for your guests to sit at, and the other for the food, which is served buffet-style.Set the guests' table with a lace doily (as a placemat), a teacup and saucer, a cloth napkin, silverware (break out the good stuff), and a dessert plate.As far as food goes, finger foods have always been popular for tea parties.Scones, cookies, and sandwiches are great choices.Try some unique sandwich ideas, such as a watercress sandwich or cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches, and slice the sandwiches into five small strips.For a children's' party, you could use cookie cutters to make shaped tea sandwiches.You might want to offer beverages other than tea, and you should always have decaffeinated options available.If you are hosting for young children, you could substitute the tea with apple juice - just have tea available for their moms and dads!Coffee, lemonade, and water refreshments should satisfy everyone's tastes.Enjoy your traditional Victorian tea party!