Why Place Cards at the Tea Party Are Important

1. Relieve your guests from the guess-work of where to sit.
2. Give your event a friendly but dressy and prepared-for feel.
3. Show your thoughtfulness as a hostess, choosing the best for your guests based on previous relationships, personalities, and the possibility of new friendships.

Your place cards can be simply made with your printer or own beautiful handwriting and some pretty paper, as illustrated in the picture above. Yet creative, theme-based place card holders can add a whimsical touch to your event. They can also double as the party favors. Here are some examples of my favorites:

• For an Asian-themed tea, use these coin purses in contemporary colors as place card holders AND your party favor.
• Silver Teapot Place Card Holders (set of 4): simple, elegant, and can be used over and over again.
• Bring flowers, place cards and favors all in one with this bud vase and place card holder.
• Tie your guest’s name to a cookie cutter in your theme with an organza or grosgrain ribbon.
• Because I was a child in the 70s, these push-up toys and a Sharpie could be great fun.

Intimate is never more than eight, so try to keep your sit-down event to 4-8 seated guests per table.

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