For Romance Consider a Victorian Tea Party Wedding Theme

Think Chantilly lace, aged tea-stained linen napkins, and an ancient record player spinning out old-romantic songs. If you are a romantic at heart, maybe you should consider a Victorian tea arty wedding theme. Read on for some Victorian tea party ideas you can use for your wedding affair.

You should start with the perfect, old-fashioned invitations to make it clear to your guests exactly what you have in mind. Use a lace invitation and tea stain it to give it an authentic, antique look. Be sure to use the phrase “tea party,” so you guests will understand exactly what's in store for them. Ask them to dress in vintage clothing to set the scene perfectly.

You can either use an indoor facility or an outdoor for a Victorian tea party wedding theme party. If you decide to be outdoors, find a pretty location with plenty of green grass and flower gardens. If you choose to hold your wedding party indoors, be sure to select a place that has a quaint look to it. A modern looking building just wouldn't do for a party such as this.

Your wedding tables should be decorated with Chantilly lace, and include silver tea trays on all of them. You should use fine crystal tea cups and the accompanying pieces to complete the look. Since it is a Victorian tea party wedding theme, your buffet should include food that is generally served with tea. Sconces, cakes and pastries are ideal.

For your Victorian tea party wedding, you shouldn't even consider wearing anything but lace — and lots of it. Combine it with a perfect string of pearls and your hair swept up in a complicated knot. Your bridesmaids should wear either velvet or a light spring fabric, depending on the time of year. Your groom would be perfectly suited in a crisp linen suit.

The use of candles for your Victorian wedding decor would be ideal. You can include them on all of the tables, and in addition, line your wedding walkway with short, white votives for a dramatic look.

Music will be an important part of your Victorian tea party wedding. If you will hire a band, make sure that they are familiar with the music of the times, and the same holds true for a DJ. You may have to search out the songs on your own and bring along your own collection of music.

As far as gifts for your wedding party, what better thing to give in a Victorian theme wedding party than tea? Find beautiful containers that have an antique look to them, and then fill them with precious tea cups and herb tea. Offer your wedding guests a package of perfectly selected tea to take with them.

Your exit from the Victorian tea party wedding should be done with all of the grace of a fine Victorian lady. Get into your horse-drawn carriage with help of an extended hand from your groom, and then blow a kiss at your guests!