Summer Garden Tea Party

As the sun shines brightly and gardens burst into life, it’s a delightful time for a tea party in your backyard! A summer garden tea party is the perfect way to enjoy the season’s beauty and create cherished memories with friends and family. Let’s explore how to plan a charming outdoor gathering.

Lenox Butterfly Meadows Tea & Dessert Set

Setting the Scene: A Floral Paradise

Transform your garden into a whimsical tea oasis. Choose a spot with some sunlight and refreshing shade.

• Floral Ambiance: Enhance your garden’s natural beauty with extra floral arrangements. Use vases or mason jars filled with fresh blooms. Incorporate seasonal flowers like sunflowers, roses, or hydrangeas to add vibrant colors and sweet scents.

• Light and Bright Decor: Embrace light, airy colors like pastel pinks, yellows, and blues to create a soft and elegant atmosphere. Use light fabrics for tablecloths and cushions.

• Outdoor Comfort: Provide comfortable seating with cushions and throws. If the sun is intense, consider setting up a canopy or using umbrellas for shade.

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Teaware: Garden Charm

The teaware is an important part of any tea party.

• Floral Patterns: Select floral patterned plates and teacups to enhance the theme. Vintage-style china or mix-and-match floral patterns can add a unique and eclectic look. We used Lenox Butterfly Meadows Tea & Dessert Plate Sets for our place settings. Their romantic flora & fauna designs add true garden charm.

• Natural Elements: Incorporate natural elements like woven placemats, wooden trays or baskets to serve treats.

Lennox Tea & Dessert Set

• Extra Details: Include small bud vases with single flowers on each table. Consider using glassware with floral designs or delicate patterns. Give your linen napkins personality with napkin rings that have decorative flowers or butterflies.

A Refreshing Menu

A summer tea party calls for light, refreshing treats.

• Tea Sandwiches: Serve classic tea sandwiches like cucumber, tomato and basil, and smoked salmon. Cut them into fun shapes with cookie cutters or arrange them beautifully on platters.

• Scones and Sweets: Offer warm scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. Include fresh fruit tarts, lemon bars, and light, airy desserts like pavlova.

• Cool Beverages: Instead of hot tea, provide a variety of iced teas, including herbal, black, and green teas. Freshly squeezed lemonade, fruit-infused water, or sparkling water with slices of cucumber and lemon are also great options.

• Seasonal Fruits: Display a colorful platter of fresh berries, watermelon slices, and other seasonal fruits for a healthy and refreshing treat.

Making it Special

Add thoughtful details to make your tea party extra special.

• Invitations: Design invitations with floral patterns, butterflies, or other summer themes. Include the date, time, location, and RSVP details.

• Favors: Send guests home with miniature potted plants, custom gift bags of tea or homemade jam as a sweet reminder of the day.

• Activities: Consider adding a fun activity, like lawn games or a simple craft project. Set up a croquet game or provide watercolors and paper for guests to paint flowers.

• Lighting: If your tea party extends into the evening, hang string lights or lanterns to create a magical ambiance.

Lenox Butterfly Meadows Tea & Dessert Set

Enjoying the Sunshine

A summer garden tea party is all about enjoying the beauty of nature and the company of loved ones. Take time to relax, chat, and soak in the atmosphere. By combining the beauty of a garden, elegant teaware, and thoughtful details, you can create a truly special and memorable summer gathering.