Anyone who knows me knows that my Achilles heel is old school afternoon tea. Cream buns, tea, floral partterns, fresh flowers and champagne bubbles – seriously you have to be made of steel not to surrender to such an arsenal of lovliness. That’s why when my sister came up with the idea of throwing me an afternoon tea themed hen party I was over the moon. Trixiebelle, Momabelle and I had so much fun buying unusual tea cups wherever we went in the months before the hen party and it was great being able to give each of the girls their own cup to bring home with them at the end of the day.
I think dainty cups and pretty tea pots are great way to add a quirky vintage feel to any event – whether it be a hen, a birthday party or even a wedding. However for larger groups , it might not be possible to buy everything you need. Not too worry help is at hand in the form of Pearl and Godiva. This Victorian-loving duo have recently established a styling and vintage china hire company to cater for the needs of event and wedding planners in Ireland. They have the most gorgeous collection of china from tiny and twee to funky and fun. Hmmm I think it's time I put my thinking hat on and came up with a valid reason for another tea party - in the meantime I'm just going to pop over to the P&G website and drool over the prettiness.
04 January, 2011 12:26
what a wonderful blog on your wedding -adored your vintage tea cups & I confess my Irish inspired tea blog - tea with Mary Kate, has a few too - & some ideas for afternoon tea, would loved to hear what you think
http://wp.me/pLF99-MB
04 January, 2011 14:21
Oh Marykate your site is just choc full of fantastic tea time ideas
18 March, 2012 15:35
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