Ways to Arrange Tables for a Tea Party

Create warm, welcoming table arrangements for a tea party.

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Delight your friends with more than a spot of tea; arrange the tables for a tea party in an attractive way that will catch the eyes of your guests and invite them to sit for a while. Select a theme for your tea party and use elements that coordinate with the theme to create charming table settings for the event.

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Whether you are hosting your tea party during the Christmas season or near the Fourth of July, arrange the tables for the event with a holiday theme. Set the backdrop for the table with a tablecloth that coordinates with the holiday: a red or green tablecloth for Christmas or a red and white checkered tablecloth for the Fourth of July. Alternatively, use a runner and place mats on the table. Use dishes that tie into the holiday-theme, such as plates and tea cups with Christmas trees or a combination or red, white and blue plates and tea cups, for example. A centerpiece ties the theme of the table together. Try a miniature Christmas tree or a collection of red, white and blue pinwheels placed in a decorative vase.

Vintage Design

Create romantic table arrangements for your tea party using a vintage design. Floral or lace linens are an ideal choice for a vintage table arrangement. Porcelain dishes, tea cups and tea pots with a feminine floral print suit this look well. Use pieces that match, or use mismatched pieces to add further interest to the table arrangements. Use floral arrangements for the centerpieces -- hydrangea, roses and daisies, for example. Set the arrangements in the center of the tables and surround them with votive candles or tea lights.

Posh Tables

Posh table arrangements will make your guests feel like they are dining at an exclusive restaurant. Drape floor length tablecloths in dramatic colors on the tables. Consider hot pink, silver or even black. To add further interest to the tables, top the tablecloths with a sheer organza or tulle overlay in silver or gold. Set metallic chargers at each place setting and top them with clear dishes. Clear tea cups and tea kettles add to the posh look. Feature an elaborate centerpiece on this table arrangement: fill a tall, clear vase with colorful faux gemstones and insert large feathers that coordinate with the color scheme.

Ethnic Infusion

Use elements that relate to an ethnicity to create vibrant tea party table arrangements. For this type of table arrangement, select a culture to base the table design on. Choose Irish or Chinese, for example, and use elements that relate to the culture in the table arrangements. If you are using an Irish theme, cover the tables with an Irish lace tablecloth and set out green place mats at each place setting. Waterford or simple white dishes and tea cups that feature shamrocks complement this design. Add an arrangement of Bells of Ireland in the center of the table to complete the look. For a Chinese theme, drape a red or gold tablecloth on the table. Set out decorative porcelain plates on top of gold chargers. Use live bamboo and Chinese dragon figurines for the centerpieces.

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