The Victorian Tea in our community was so lovely and nostalgic.
I am sharing all 4 parts that were previously posted in this one post.
I hope you enjoy it.
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Today the Tequila Rose Tea club in our community held their Christmas Tea. The theme lent itself to some lovely decorations and table settings.
I would like to share some of them with you.
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It would have been very difficult to pick a favorite as there were so many absolutely gorgeous tables.
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Many of the tables had so many wonderful ideas and I will be sharing more details soon.
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This is another lovely table setting.
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The colors on this table were unique and beautiful.
It is good that there is no voting for the best table settings as it would be impossible to pick a favorite.
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The ladies at the tea lent a true Victorian elegance to the event.
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My calendar says it is 2010 but looking at this elegant lady I'd almost be fooled into thinking it is the 1890's.
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Not only do you see another elegant lady, but in the background is one of the Tea Pourers, property attired!
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The real Santa Claus was also in attendance.
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This is a very Victorian wreath.
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It is a tradition to take a photo of all the table hostesses at each tea. This is a most elegant group.
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Each tea has a goup of ladies who keep everyone's tea cup full. Their attire is always appropriate for the theme.
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Each course is served by the men who volunteer as butlers. I think they enjoy themselves as much as the guests at the tea.
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I am always fascinated by the creativity of the individual place settings.
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Another lovely place setting.
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And one last place setting for you to enjoy.
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For this tea ALL the chairs had white covers. The hostesses used a lot of very creative ways to decorate the backs of the chairs to coordinate with their tables.
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It looks like the bow on this chair is made with tulle.
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This chair back's deep burgundy ribbon reads very Victorian to me.
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This one uses doilies in a very creative way.
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Here we see a wreath and tulle for the decoration.
It is amazing that there are so many different ways to decorate the backs of chairs and have them co-ordinate with the table settings.
The tea was really a visual feast. The food was fantastic as always.