Tuesday, August 12, 2014

A tea party theme emerges

Although I've known for months that I would be hosting a Bridesmaids Luncheon and Tea for my friend Cydney's bridesmaids in early September, I refused to allow myself to indulge in too much planning and decorating early on. I can change my mind a hundred times before an event arrives, so I try to corral my thoughts and settle on a theme about one month out. And now we are here, so here are a few goodies I wanted to share to show you the theme emerging in my head!

First, I found this wonderful blush pink cupcake stand at Ross the other day for just $11.99. I loved the spiral design, and the color is so pretty. The decor for Cydney's wedding is going to be sort of a fall-themed "country casual," I believe her mom says, so I've tried to figure out how to incorporate that into my luncheon/tea plans. Blush pink sounded like a color that could mix with fall's earth tones, so that was an early decision.

I made the invitations for the girls this weekend using rectangles of burlap fabric, scrapbooking paper teapots, vintage gold paper embellishments, and burlap bows from Michaels.

Each one is a bit different, and I hope the invites convey that our decor will be a little bit rustic, a little bit vintage!

Do you have Bealls Outlet stores in your area? I found this pretty arrangement of blush pink flowers at the one in Carrollton and decided it can be the center of a tray of something at the tea. Sandwiches? Scones? We'll see closer to time.

Finally, I want to send the bridesmaids home with a few goodies, so these White Tea & Bamboo sachets (also from Bealls) seemed perfect as one of the treats they will get that day. The luncheon/tea is less than four weeks away now, and I can't wait!

16 comments:

  1. LOVE the invitations! And everything you've found so far looks perfect. What a special party this will be.

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  2. Love, love, love the invitations! I am sure your guests will have a lovely time.

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  3. You did a nice job on the invitations and I like the burlap layer and bows.
    I usually make table gifts for any tea parties I host and they 're always appreciated as the tea bundles you have will be.
    It's fun to fuss with details and make everyone feel special, isn't it? I can't wait to read about the menu.

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  4. Everything looks lovely! You have a great eye in morphing various items together to make a statement.
    can't wait to see pictures of the table.

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  5. Oh my word those invitations are awesome! Your shower luncheon is going to be incredible.

    I have half a mind to drive down and help you serve it - oh my gosh I am so excited for you, Angela!!!!

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  6. Oh... your celebration is shaping into a very special event. I love the handcrafted invitations and the spiral cupcake stand and the centerpiece, okay... I love it all! Wish I was invited!

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  7. The invitations are precious! Can't wait to see what else you do.

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  8. Perfect as usual!!! What fun, enjoy!

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  9. Those invitations are so attractive! The gold and burlap embellishment is striking and unexpected.

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  10. Perfect, perfect, perfect. I love the invitations. Can't wait to see more- :) Ruthie

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  11. Absolutely Special. The girls will love it. Can't wait to see the pictures.

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  12. We don't have a Bealls...we don't have much, darn it! LOVE your darling invitations! Perfect! Show more when you have created...
    Ruth

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  13. Love seeing where you are headed with this theme. Theme tea times are so fun to plan and execute. Have fun! Love the blush and burlap.

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  14. Adorable invites - first impressions for the guests - it is going to be quite special! Lovely-burlap and bows! So feminine! Love the blush with burlap too. I know you are excited and it will be very special!

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  15. Hello Angela, such wonderful ideas for a bridal shower! You are so creative.

    I just saw a fall 'home trends' program on qvc - one of the designers was mentioning how popular burlap has become for decorating. They were featuring stylized 'vertical' pumpkins (tall but a slim base, so you could set them on a narrow shelf)

    They were so neat - one had a burlap finish (they were lit by led lights inside) and there was also a basket weave design and one with scroll work. Prettiest 'pumpkins' I've ever seen!
    Can't wait to see more on the shower, Joanie

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  16. Lovely! I can't wait to see the final outcome.

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