afternoon tea

I've said it before and I'll say it again--one thing I love about having a bucket list is that it makes me plan things and do things that I might not otherwise do. Such is the case with this item: Have a tea party--complete with hats and/or gloves!

There was no real reason for putting this item on my list other than it sounded like a fun theme for a party. I loved the idea of dressing up and eating pretty food! I kept the party small, just inviting a few of my college best friends, and everything turned out perfectly :)

Also, my brother was kind enough to photograph for me again, and I am so happy with the pictures that he took! He was able to capture everything wonderful about this tea party :) Also, he returned the pictures to me in less than 48 hours! Which is a big deal because this week is the last week of classes and he is going out of town, too, but he still made time to get them back to me quickly. What a nice brother I have :)

And now, a bunch of beautiful pictures, because they show the party better than any words could! :)

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!
ashlee, me, sarah, & caroline
[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!

[real life, real love.] A lovely day for afternoon tea!


Also on my list is to sew two projects. Well, here's project #1! I sewed this dress specifically for this party :) (and no, I'm not wearing any sort of nylons, my legs are just freakishly white . . . )

[real life, real love] a dress perfect for afternoon tea in the garden!

[real life, real love] a dress perfect for afternoon tea in the garden!

[real life, real love] a dress perfect for afternoon tea in the garden!

[real life, real love] a dress perfect for afternoon tea in the garden!

It really was just perfect in every way. I loved this party and I loved sharing it with three of my best friends! :)



In case you wanted to know:
Location - my parents' house
Lace tablecloths - my mom
China - my mom
Teapot - borrowed from a friend
Flowers - arranged by my mom
Streamer decor - myself
Black food stands & double plate food stand - borrowed from a friend
Big glass cake platter - Bed Bath & Beyond
Small glass cake platter - Walmart
Bread - Great Harvest
Croissants - Kneaders
Chicken Salad - Costco
Cupcakes - Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe
Fruit Tarts - Kneaders
Cake Pops - Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe
Macarons - Macaron by Brian (those nutella banana and raspberry ones were both SO GOOD!)
My fascinator (hat) - Burlington Coat Factory
My pearl necklace - Burlington Coat Factory
Shoes - borrowed from a friend
**ashleynicole

Comments

  1. Melissa April 13, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Oh my gosh! This is so beautiful all around! I love love love all the fascinators, by the way. So pretty!

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  2. AnonymousApril 13, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    you are such an amazing party planner - i am so impressed you pulled all of this off, really! everything looks gorgeous. and i love that you had your tea party saturday - one of my good friends threw a garden tea party saturday, too. hooray for spring activities!

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    1. ashleynicoleApril 14, 2015 at 10:43 AM

      Haha well idk about being an amazing party planner--because I'm not sure if one great party would qualify me for that--but I did love how everything turned out for this party, so thanks for the compliments :) And I guess it's just the right time for this sort of party! :)

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  3. Elise @ Her Heart and HomeApril 13, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    Ohhh, my darling! This is absolute perfection! Makes my heart sing! What a joyful, precious party!!!! You are so adorable! xx

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  4. LaynahApril 13, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    HOW DO YOU DO ALL OF THESE THINGS?! "I made this dress specifically for this party..." haha you are superwoman, no question.

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  5. Rachel LloydApril 14, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    That dress is SO cute! And that table setting :D

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