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Recently, at Ava Laurénne Bride we hosted an exclusive Christmas High Tea event for our brides! This was a free event where a select group of our brides with a plus one of their choosing got to enjoy a gorgeous Christmas Tea right in the center of our Virginia bridal boutique. The afternoon began with catered bites, tea, and conversation amongst guests. After the initial serving of tea everyone got to enjoy a mini-fashion show featuring some of our newest gowns! And lastly, before everyone left they were given biscotti from a local bakery and custom watercolor paintings from a celebrated local artist! Learn more about what it means to be an Ava Laurénne Bride and how you could receive invites to events such as this for the rest of your life!
Hosting a bridal tea party is such a fun way to celebrate with your bride tribe in such a romantic, thoughtful, and fun setting! Instead of the usual dinner party or girls brunch, a tea party is a charming event that encourages mingling and conversation.
Add a layer of charm and excitement to your event with a fun theme or decor inspiration! Want to have a romantic feel? Use pastels, floral patterns, and lace accents! And a more traditional garden party feel? Incorporate both rustic and refined elements such as wooden accents and gold details with your floral arrangements.
Search thrift, second hand, or vintage shops for tea pots, cups, and saucers! Don't stress your self about having sets match exactly, guests will enjoy the variety!
Here is the exact menu we planned for our Christmas High Tea event!
Melon Prosciutto Skewers:
- Halve cantaloupe, then scoop out and discard seeds. Using a melon baller, scoop out 24 balls.
- Assemble skewers: Layer cantaloupe, basil, mozzarella, prosciutto, and a second piece of cantaloupe until you have 12 skewers.
- Drizzle skewers with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
English Tea Sandwiches
Sandwiches include classic egg, smoked salmon, cucumber, and chicken with cranberry!
When hosting a tea party, it's essential to offer a selection of teas to cater to different tastes and preferences. Our favorite tea brand is Taylors of Harrogate.
Taylors of Harrogate is excellent quality and has a wonderful range in flavors: blackberry & raspberry, English breakfast, lemon & orange, early gray, organic peppermint, and green tea.
"Tea time is a chance to slow down, pull back, and appreciate our surroundings and the company we keep."
Arrange your teapots, cups, saucers, spoons, sugar, milk, and lemon slices in an easily accessible area. Provide hot water and tea strainers for guests to brew their tea.
Above is the basic elements to a tea party! You can make this event as elaborate or laid back as you want by incorporating a dress code, games, and "favors". But remember at the end of the event the most important thing is you created a welcoming and fun atmosphere where your guests can enjoy each other’s company and indulge in delicious treats and tea!
Ava Laurenne Bride is the leading bridal boutique on the east coast, and premier wedding dress shop in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where every part of the wedding journey is treated with intention, heart, and celebration. Ava Laurenne Bride is more than just a bridal boutique in Fredericksburg, Virginia, it’s a luxury wedding dress shop where brides are genuinely seen, supported, and celebrated from the moment they say “yes” to wedding day and far beyond.
With a thoughtfully curated collection of over 1,000 wedding gowns and wedding dresses in Fredericksburg, expert and caring professional bridal stylists, and a space so breathtaking it feels like a dream, every detail of our bridal boutique was designed with our bride in mind. At Ava Laurenne Bride, we believe your wedding ceremony, and your entire wedding experience, should feel deeply personal, joyful, and unforgettable.
Our heart is for brides, which is why our stylists are specially trained to guide you through wedding dress shopping with no pressure and no stress, only confidence, excitement, and celebration. It’s this bride-first philosophy that has made Ava Laurenne Bride a beloved wedding dress shop and the best bridal boutique in Fredericksburg, Virginia for brides who want more than just wedding gowns, they want an experience that truly lasts a lifetime.
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