That delightful British institution, Afternoon Tea, has it's roots not a million miles from here. Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, experienced "that sinking feeling" during the late afternoon. At the time it was usual for people to have only two main meals a day, breakfast, and dinner at around 8 o'clock in the evening. The solution for the Duchess was a pot a tea with a little something, and afternoon tea was born.
Later friends were invited to join her in her rooms at Woburn Abbey for walks and tea. Other social hostesses quickly picked up on the idea and the practice became respectable enough to move it into the drawing room. Before long all of fashionable society was sipping tea and nibbling sandwiches in the middle of the afternoon.
So what better way is there to celebrate the wedding of X& X?
Our celebration tea includes:-
* A range of fruit fizzes and presses
* A selection of fine teas
* finger sandwiches
* beautiful and delicious cakes and fancies
And of course The Wedding Cake
How lovely - will the happy couple choose their preferred option or will you?
ReplyDeleteProbably me and the caterers. The Bride is a bit dithery by all accounts.
DeleteOoo - I'll have that single cup - the one that went from great to wow when you colored it all yellow and green with those red flowers! Enjoyed the history lesson - good luck on your project.
ReplyDeleteYes I like that too. But I've got to do 70 of these! Individual hand painting is not an option.
DeleteWhat a lovely commission, looking good!
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