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From the table setting and floral arranging to designing the perfect menu, hosting a tea party in your home can feel like a grand affair.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/www.wedgwood.com.au\/be-inspired\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Welcome_to_Wedgwood_2020_Highres.jpg” alt=”Wonderlust” title_text=”Welcome_to_Wedgwood_2020_Highres” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f5f6f7″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”75px||75px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”padding: 20px;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” 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admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”40px” max_width=”80%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”10px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px|0px|15px|0px|false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I think the first place to start is to think about the mood that you want to set and how you want your guests to feel. Who are you hosting for? Is it a casual and cosy vibe? Is it elevated and elegant? You don’t want to be buying specifically for just one occasion, so always work with what you have.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wedgwood.com.au\/be-inspired\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Easter-teaware-inspiration.jpg” alt=”Easter teaware inspiration” title_text=”Easter teaware inspiration” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Colour is very evocative and one of the easiest places to start from. If you have a strong accent colour of yellow, have a think about what kind of reaction you want to have from the guests on the day. If you want an energetic and impactful feel, then you could pair it with bolder colours, or if you wanted a softer, relaxed feel you\u2019d pair it back with neutrals or pastels. Flowers and <\/span>candles<\/span><\/a><\/span> are an easy way to change up your colour palette without having to invest in new pieces all the time.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”40px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”15px|0px||0px|false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”80%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”10px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px|0px|15px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Always make sure that your guest has a glass in hand as soon as they walk in the door. I like to start with a <\/span>glass of champagne or prosecco<\/span><\/a><\/span>. Make sure you have a non-alcoholic option iced and ready in a decorative jug too. It\u2019s also good to have something communal on the table that everyone can snack on when they arrive.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wedgwood.com.au\/be-inspired\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Easter-table-setting-with-colours-and-white-teaware.jpg” alt=”Easter table setting with colours and white teaware” title_text=”Easter table setting with colours and white teaware” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Of course, for a tea party, what everyone is really there for are the sweets, so make sure there\u2019s a cake set out. I would also offer an alternative to cake, like a jelly, or you can pre-buy some tarts and arrange them beautifully on a <\/span>tiered cake stand.<\/span><\/span><\/a> Whether it\u2019s homemade or store-bought, what\u2019s most important is that it\u2019s beautifully presented and visually arresting. Being hosted is a treat. It’s something out of the ordinary, so you should take the time to present things nicely to make everything feel special.<\/span><\/p>\n For afternoon tea, I’d also make sure that there are at least two <\/span>kinds of tea<\/span><\/a><\/span> on offer, a lighter, refreshing tea and then something more smoky like an Earl Grey.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”40px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”15px|0px||0px|false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”80%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”10px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”10px|0px|15px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Low level tea light holders \u2013 there’s so many different varieties of tinted glass and ceramics you can buy. Then I always make sure I have a stock of long tapered dinner candles in both plain beeswax and pastels, because that way you can mix and match them depending on the colour scheme you\u2019re going for. I think everyone should have a set of cotton or linen cloth napkins \u2013 visually, there’s something luxurious about a cloth napkin versus a paper one.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wedgwood.com.au\/be-inspired\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wedgwood_2021_S2_24_3.jpg” alt=”Wedgwood_Cornucopia_2013_LS_1″ title_text=”Wedgwood_2021_S2_24_3″ admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For crockery, I like to <\/span>mix and match pieces<\/span><\/a><\/span>. 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As the tea party host, where should you start?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What are your essential tips for planning the ultimate modern tea party?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What are the tea party hosting must-haves that everyone should own?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What\u2019s something that people often overlook when hosting a tea party?<\/span><\/h2>\n