Planning a Tea?

[Miss Credit]

I have been thinking of organizing a tea one afternoon as a little activity for the ladies of the group I have been involved with. The group doesnt put on activities like balls or dinner parties so I thought this might be a start.

So speaking of starts where do I begin?
I have read the thread about the ball checklist and found that very informative but it seems to be targeted for an event of a larger size. I figured those of you involved with the ORS would be able to give me a lot of details about your teas and the planning involved.

I am thinking about 10 ladies will be in attendance, I am planning on holding the tea during a weekend camp at my tent, I have a rather large marquee (14' x 19') and a smaller wall tent, so there would be plenty of space. I mostly need help on a menu and a sort of take-away favor for the ladies, and well anything else I may have left out.

[Val]

Miss Credit (sorry, don't know your first name) I cater English afternoon teas, and provide all the china and accessories. I've done it for almost 8 years now.
If you'd like to email me cinnamonhrts AT yahoo .com, I can send you a LOT of information on how to set one up, all the accessories needed, etc, and tips on how to do it. It would be in a bunch of Word Documents sent as attachments. It's too much info to put on the board here.
Or if there's just certain info you need, I can be more specific.

[Miss Credit]

Oh Val I am certain you are a gift from God!
I would love any and all of the information you could provide me with, in fact I shall email you this very instance!

Oh yes and one last thing you may call me Brittany, I guess I forgot to mention that in my introduction.

[Val]

Well, I think we're ALL gifts from God, but I'm happy to help. I got your email and the documents are enroute.
And pleased to meet you, Brittany.
Val

[Miss Clockwood]

I was just reading this and was wondering if you could send me the documents, as well. My email address is third .elijah .message AT gmail .com. I am very interested in planning and hosting a tea someday

[Anne Catherine]

Could I get an email with those documents too, if you still have them? I would love to learn more about tea parties! I don't want to just email you out of the blue asking for them, so I thought I would ask here.