A Topiary Tea Party!

A Topiary Tea Party!

Topiaries have a whimsical story book feel and are beautiful ornamentals for outdoor or indoor décor. They can be used to create an enchanting atmosphere for a Tea Party!

Imagine what a lovely theme this would be for that special event, such as a Bridal Shower Tea, a Special Birthday, a Summer Time Garden Tea Party - to name a few.

Decorating

Use Topiaries of course! Start the with two topiaries, one on each side of the entry way. If they are large enough, hang tiny tea cups and tea spoons from them with satin ribbons!

Making sure they are not too tall, so guests may converse.

Use a linen table cloth and napkins and your fine china to set the tea table.

For a Bridal Shower Topiary Tea Party: Wrap tiny twinkle lights around the topiaries.

Then drape fine netting over the entire topiary tree and tie with satin ribbons in white or the wedding colors!

Use a silver tea set and silver napkin rings for an added touch for this Bridal Shower Tea!

Have the Bridal Shower Cake made up in the shape of a Topiary. Or have a Cup-cake Shower Cake, with the cup cakes displayed on a “Cup Cake Tree”.

Have a customary “Ribbon Pulling”! Insert tiny silver charms attached to satin ribbons with the streamers hanging down. Have each member of the Bridal Party pull out one ribbon to see which charm they get. These are the Brides’ gifts to her bridal party! Tip: It may also be a good idea if a second gift of a silver chain, a silver charm holder or a bracelet also be given, so she may wear the gift!

Menu

• Watercress and Egg Tea Sandwiches
• Creamy Radish Tea Sandwiches
• Apple Cheddar Nut Scones
• Crab Triangles
• Fresh Fruit Salad
• Chocolate Mint Parfait Squares
• Victorian Tea Cookies
• Variety of teas and tisanes

Favors

Or place Sun-catchers shaped like topiaries at each setting!

Games

Name That Herb!

You'll Need:

• 12 Paper Cups
• 12 Different Fresh Herbs
• Aluminum Foil
• Paper and Pens
• Magic Marker




How to Play:

• 1 - Put a different herb into each of the 12 paper cups. Number each cup 1 through 12. Cover each with aluminum foil and poke a couple small holes in the top.
• 2 - Hand out pieces of paper and pens. Ask guests to number their papers 1 to 12.
• 3 - Pass around the cups of Herbs. Have the guests sniff the holes in the cup, guess what herb is in that cup and write it down next to the corresponding number on their paper.
• 4 - The guest with the most correct guesses wins!
• Tip: Give packets of Herb seeds put in a terracotta pot tied with netting and ribbon as a gift!



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Croquet:

Play a few games of Croquet!

This is a perfect game to go with the theme.

Croquet was introduced in England in the early 1850’s. The game was an acceptable pastime for Victorian women as it required skill, but not much strength.

It was one of their primary recreational and social activities. However, it was also enjoyed by both sexes.

You'll need: A Croquet Game Set.



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Craft

A Tea Cup Topiary:

Needed:

• Styrofoam Balls 2” and 2 ½”
• Tea cup and Saucer
• Silk Flowers: about 2 ½ dozen 1” roses or flower to match the teacup
• 7” Silk Floral Stem
• 3 - ½ inch x 1 yard Strands of Silk Ribbon (different colors)
• 3 inch Cloth Covered Floral Wire
• Handful - Spanish Moss
• Handful - Green Moss
• Wire Cutters
• Scissors
• Low Temp Glue Gun
• Glue Sticks



Instructions:

• 1- Glue and insert one end of the Silk Flower Stem 2” deep into the 2 inch Ball.
• 2 - Glue other end and insert it 2” deep into the 2 ½ inch Ball.
• 3 - Glue Spanish Moss on entire 2” Ball.
• 4 - Remove the stems from Silk Flowers, Glue over the Moss, covering Ball.
• 5 - Make a 4 to 6 Loop Bow with each Ribbon and secure with wire. Then wire them to the stem under the center front of the Ball.
• 6 - Place the 2 ½” Ball into the tea cup, flattening sides to fit if needed. Glue into place.
• 7 - Cover Foam Base with Green Moss.

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