{"id":3048,"date":"2018-09-13T17:36:52","date_gmt":"2018-09-13T17:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/shop\/?p=3048"},"modified":"2021-04-23T17:08:13","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T17:08:13","slug":"how-to-plan-a-victorian-tea-birthday-party-with-a-modern-spin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/shop\/how-to-plan-a-victorian-tea-birthday-party-with-a-modern-spin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan a Victorian Themed Birthday Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bring the English tradition of afternoon tea as your inspiration for hosting a birthday party.
\nBut why not apply\u00a0a contemporary and even eclectic spin to it with your own Victorian-inspired<\/strong>
\ndecorations, the perfect menu with your favorite bites, and fancy party favors to remember the
\nspecial occasion. We\u2019re sure that the Duchess of Bedford would be tickled funny if she were to be
\ninvited to your modern day Victorian tea party<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

PICK PEARLS AND ROSES AS YOUR DECORATIONS<\/h2>\n

\"Modern<\/p>\n

Why pick pearls and roses<\/strong>? They\u2019re easy to find! Decorate your centerpieces and tables with strands of pearls, roses housed in shapely glass vases or whatever you may have on hand that can hold flowers such as mason jars, and add just a touch of gold to the scene. Include fabrics such as lace or linen tablecloth. Utilize vintage crockery if you have them available. You can also make use of an eclectic mix of teacups, saucers, and serving plates<\/strong>. As for tea decanters and pots, it would be ideal to have a container with an antique-look, but you can certainly make use of something modern. Think ceramic, sterling silver, or copper teapots<\/strong>. Finally, three-tiered stands for displaying sandwiches, dainty cookies, and petite-sized pastries are a must! Alternatively, you can make your own stands<\/strong>! See the post links at the bottom of the post for further reference.<\/p>\n

CRAFT A DOABLE VICTORIAN PARTY MENU<\/h2>\n

Since you are planning a contemporary affair, your menu has more flexibility than a traditional English tea party. We do, however, love the idea of having the following elements that are still close to this tradition:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • A Victorian teacake made with whipped cream and strawberry jam filling \u2013 they\u2019re actually quite light and go perfectly with tea!<\/li>\n
  • Scones with berries and clotted cream<\/li>\n
  • Cucumber tea sandwiches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Beyond the above menu items, we suggest these yummy options:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Smoked salmon sandwiches<\/li>\n
    • Egg salad canap\u00e9s<\/li>\n
    • Mini bacon and egg tarts<\/li>\n
    • Shrimp puff pastries<\/li>\n
    • Mini croissants with chicken salad<\/li>\n
    • Petit fours<\/li>\n
    • Blueberry cheesecake bites<\/li>\n
    • Pecan date bars<\/li>\n
    • Buttery madeleine cookies<\/li>\n
    • Lemon meringue cookies<\/li>\n
    • Macaroons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      GIVE VICTORIAN FAVORS WITH SOPHISTICATION<\/h2>\n

      To give your guests something that is line with a Victorian themed birthday party, here are our recommendations:
      \n
      \n\"Victorian
      \n<\/a><\/p>\n

      Vintages-style favor pouches<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span> filled with lovely lockets.
      \nPrice:\u00a0$6.25 per unit<\/del>. Now $3.99!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      \"05-alice-favors\"<\/a><\/p>\n

      Tea cups wrapped in fabrics<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0(see picture above) – for something eclectic!
      \nGet 30% OFF (on more than 1 set in the same color)\u00a0with CODE: ZA30
      \n<\/span>7 colors available:
      \n\"colors\"
      \n<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \"ictorian<\/a><\/p>\n

      Victorian-inspired porcelain shoes<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span> in a FREE gift box filled with mini candies.
      \nGet 30% OFF (on more than 1 set)\u00a0with CODE: SOL30.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      \"Victorian<\/a><\/p>\n

      Limoges-style keepsake egg boxes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a> (comes with FREE organza wraps<\/span><\/strong>) presented with a scrolled message inside or lovely keepsake jewelry.<\/p>\n

      \"Organza<\/a><\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      \"Mini<\/a><\/p>\n

      Present rose petals or lovely enamel photo frames<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong> in\u00a0floral embroidered bags<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

      <\/strong><\/p>\n

      \"Porcelain<\/a><\/p>\n

      Give these elegant porcelain favor boxes<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><\/span>filled with dainty treats!<\/p>\n

      Who wouldn\u2019t want to attend your Victorian-themed birthday tea party! For more tea party inspiration, we have the following posts:<\/p>\n

      Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Theme<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
      \n       How to Host a Quaint Victorian Bridal Shower<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
      \n       Vintage-fashion Themed Bridal Shower<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
      \n       Victorian Themed Bridal Shower Favors<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
      \n       Vintage Crockery for a Mother\u2019s Day Tea<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
      \n       Unique and Unusual Cake Stands <\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n