Vintage Inspired Tea Party
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Discover the charm of a vintage inspired tea party. Join Kacey Musgraves as she celebrates her birthday with a unique twist on this classic gathering.
When Kacey Musgraves celebrated her twenty-seventh birthday in her Nashville backyard, she revived a favorite pastime, with a twist.
A vintage inspired tea party.
I was recently listening to a panel of former state governors’ spouses. Among their reminiscences on entertaining in the first family mansion, they laughed about the “old days” way of entertaining, primarily tea parties.
I found it interesting because there is nothing I love more than a tea party. For me, it celebrates everything feminine, lovely, and refined.
So imagine how happy I was when I discovered Kacey Musgrave’s “tea party.”
Remember the phrase, “There is nothing new under the sun?”
It may be true, but there are always new twists to old favorites.
A lovely way to celebrate… just about anything!
MORE: Currant Buttermilk Scones and A British Tea Primer
Table Settings
The vintage dishware inspired the party’s prim-but-not-precious palette of soft pinks tempered with edgier metallics.

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Beverages
Of course, tea will be the primary beverage. But for those who don’t drink tea, consider alternatives like lemonade, lime-aid-flavored drinks, etc.

Invitations
A tea-infused invitation suite set a good-times-are-a-brewin’ tone and encouraged guests to “dress to impress” in their Sunday best. Made by Yeti & The Beast, the invites were delivered in hand-calligraphed envelopes featuring vintage stamps.

Sweet Treats
Guests nibbled on macarons and sipped cherry limeade (provided by Nashville caterer Crumb de la Crumb).

For more ideas on serving sweet treats at your next tea party, I’ve posted many afternoon tea sweet treats recipes, from traditional to vintage-inspired!
Menu
Kacey’s menu included spicy grilled shrimp, cucumber salad, and mini pecan scones.

For more tea party savory recipes, visit Easy Afternoon Tea Savory Bites.
Venue
Kacey’s Nashville backyard was transformed into what she describes as an “Alice in Wonderland-esque garden party” thanks to twinkling lights, festive garlands and balloons, and a dance floor.

Source: Southern Living