Category: Weddings - My English Tea Party

New Boutique Wedding Planning Event in SF: Relaxed, Commitment-free and fun

5/10/2016

POPPIN' is a wedding planning event, re-invented to offer a relaxed and fun environment for anyone looking to consult with top quality event professionals.

Come explore, get inspired and receive personal advice from an expert wedding planing team in a completely commitment-free setting while enjoying mimosas, tea and sweet treats with us!

My English Tea Party will be there to share the different traditional bridal teas, and other six wedding professionals, including hair and make-up extraordinaires, will be there to provide free express style consultations, turning your afternoon into a truly fun exploration of your wedding celebration.

Event Details

When: Sunday, May 22nd 2016 from 12 - 3 pm
Where: B Parlor (782 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117)
Cost: POPPIN' is an admissions-free event. Please RSVP for general admission or by selecting an expert hair and/or make-up consult slot.

Essentials for San Francisco Couples Getting Married - The Bold Italic's Wedding Guide

1/21/2015

The Bold Italic is considered one of the best resources to "be a better local" in San Francisco. To further their already well-executed mission, they have put together The Bold Italic's Wedding Guide, and My English Tea Party is in it this year!

Check out the Rentals and Decor section to see who else they have chosen, and of course, indulge in browsing the rest of the guide. You will find some of the best and unique resources to plan a perfect wedding in our beloved city.

2015 Weddings

My English Tea Party has limited availability, so if you are planning a tea themed wedding reception, your bridal shower, a tea to welcome your out-of-town guests, or any other bridal tea, please review our 2015 availability calendar and contact us as soon as possible.

Photo credit: ¡Qué bonita! Photography, also featured in The Bold Italic's Wedding Guide 2015.

A Wedding Show for Indie-Minded Couples Seeking a More Personal, Alternative, Off-beat Wedding Experience

1/12/2015

My English Tea Party has been invited to join this very cool wedding show, in San Francisco!

Date: Sunday, January 25th 2015
Time: 12 - 4 pm
Place: General's Residence in Fort Mason (1 Fort Mason, SF CA 94123)

Come for a viewing of some of the vintage china available to couples, and to chat about alternative ways in which you can incorporate a tea theme into your wedding experience. Hint: some couples use vintage teapots as their flower center pieces and teacups to serve cocktails while they get their solo pictures taken. You can also use vintage teacups as a stylish way to serve an appetizer cream at the reception.

Because Toasted is not your traditional wedding event, besides us, you will find other fresh and crafty vendors from the area, yummy food and tastings, musical performances to keep the party going, and a judgement free atmosphere welcoming couples of all kinds.

And Come Early for Tea & Scones

My English Tea Party will host Welcome Tea & Scones Station during the first hour of the event, so come early to get a taste of what a tea party themed wedding can look like, and to catch us first!

Buy Your TicketS Here

View some favorite My English Tea Party Weddings, and get other bridal tea ideas.

A Bridal Shower Tea Party that is Beautiful and Easy to Plan

1/7/2015

Wether you are looking to create a casual bridal shower for a friend, or a more elegant afternoon tea with your mom and aunties, you will find inspiration in this garden bridal shower tea party - and it is so easy to plan. I promise.

This tablescape is the result of a collaboration with two other San Francisco Bay Area party professionals, and the party favors and decor website beau-coup. Our goal was to create a bridal shower tea party with vintage romance, and a rustic but very feminine appeal. We also wanted to create a party that was simple to orchestrate on your own. I personally think we did it!

View More of this Bridal Shower Tea Party

How to Achieve this Look

You can easily achieve this look anytime by:

Renting the vintage crocker and cutlery from My English Tea Party. We have tea party packages suitable for 8, 14, 20 and 30 guests. They include everything you need, so you don't have to think about it.
Ordering your flowers online at OneClickFlower.
Getting myriad pretty party favors from beau-coup.com.

And everything will be delivered to your door or event venue for you!

Of course, I can't finish this post without recommending Natalie from Funny Bunny Photo, who captured this bridal shower tea party with so much taste.

A Simple and Practical Tea & Coffee Wedding Reception

1/6/2015

I met Liesl and Patrick the day before their wedding. They came by to pick up the crockery for their reception. It was a quick exchange as Liesl and I had agreed on the final count weeks before. At this point, I knew very little about their wedding - just that it seemed like a simple and practical wedding reception, at a park with their closest friends and family.

I kindly asked them to share some pictures, but never imagined how happy they would make me! The simplicity, authenticity and happiness in them was truly palpable. Besides, it is always a treat to see My English Tea Party's crockery shine, and be used to celebrate love.

Scroll down to view the pictures, and don't miss Liesl's description of their ceremony, and their donuts, tea & coffee wedding reception!

We held a small ceremony in the Tilden Park Botanical garden. We had a Quaker style ceremony so no one officiated --we married each other. Our guests all gathered on a lawn area surrounded by birch trees, next to a pond. We stood up and explained how the ceremony would work and then opened it up for people to speak if they felt moved to share about marriage, love, about us as individuals or as a couple, etc. Then we exchanged vows and rings and signed a wedding certificate we had hand painted for the ceremony, and then our guests signed the certificate too, as a means of consecrating the marriage --by witnessing and signing, they were pledging to help protect and support our marriage as our community.

Then we all went up the hill to a picnic area for our donuts, tea and coffee reception where the rest of our guests were waiting for us! We had rented big silver samovars to hold the hot water and coffee, and our friends gathered early to set everything up for us. Finally, Fist of Flour Pizza came and served wood fired pizzas and an accordionist came and played David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, The Clash... It was a lovely day!

Liesl and Patrick are from Oakland, CA. Most of their wedding photos showcased here are by Brett Antony Photography (gougeaway@mac.com).

Vintage Tea Party Engagement PHotos

1/6/2015

I stumbled upon a tea party inspired engagement photo session and was excited to see how versatile this theme is - and it is not overly done! I find it works extremely well for shabby-chic brides-to-be, romantic couples that want to capture their excitement and love with a casual photo shoot, or for those who want the ultimate whimsical engagement keepsakes.

If you are looking for ideas for you, or think this will be a good theme for a friend, check out the pictures below. A vintage tea party engagement photo session will be perfect outdoors or indoors, and the props allow for tons of fun, and creativity.

My English Tea Party has vintage crockery and tea party accessories for hire that can make your pictures the more perfect! Simply fill out this form to request a custom order.

Click on the images to view more of each couple.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Photo by April + Paul Photography.

Stellenbosch, South Africa. Photo by Photo-Art by Leandi.

Marin Headlands, California. Photo by Simply Bloom Photography.

Southill, Bedfordshire. Photo by Victoria Mitchell Photography.

Photo by Three Nails Photography.

English inspired Afternoon Tea at the "Top of the Mark" - Sponsored by My English Tea Party

12/8/2014

Last month, My English Tea Party was invited to co-sponsor an afternoon tea party for San Francisco Wedding Planners at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins. From the decor to the crockery, to the food, everything about the event was English inspired and sophisticated! To add to the merriment, the event also included bubbles, and star whiskey for some good old hot toddies.

Here are pictures to inspire your own afternoon tea party event - we particularly loved the flowers created by Chelsea Bowman from Chelsea Events & Floral Design, and the fun touch of on-demand custom poems by Silvi Alcivar from The Poetry Store.

My English Tea Party has vintage crockery and cutlery for hire as packages for afternoon teas and high teas. They include everything you need for a classic and elegant event, so that you just have to get some pastries, and focus on what you do best: having a wicked time with your friends and family!

Additional credits:

Catering and staging: Top of the Mark and Intercontinental Mark Hopkins in-house Wedding Planner.
Rentals: Napa Valley Linens and Hartmann Studios.
Photography: Brian MacStay Photography.

Loveliest Tea Party Wedding by My English Tea Party | San Francisco

11/12/2014

Bec and Michael planned from Australia a San Francisco destination wedding for 30 of their closest friends and family. We chose their stunning wedding as our 2013 loveliest tea party wedding. We couldn't be happier to have been part of their celebration!

The ceremony took place at Golden Gate Park near Chain of Lakes, then Bec planned a tea and treats station for guests to enjoy before the reception. We worked with the experts at Loop Event Arts to orchestrate the perfect vintage crockery for their big day, and created a custom hand made bunting for the couple to hang and take home afterwards.

The setting and decor was perfect, but the day was also made a feast by local favorites Batter Bakery, Red Blossom Tea, and the neighborhood restaurant, Zazie where they had the reception.

We hope you get inspired and enjoy the photography by Jonas Peterson - who couldn't have done a better job!

We will soon feature all of our 2014 tea party weddings, so if you have yet to send us your photos, please do! You can email them to info@myenglishteaparty.com.

And to learn more about our vintage crockery, cutlery and accessories, view our rentals information here.

Tea at the "Top of the Mark" for Wedding Planners - Sponsored by My English Tea Party

10/23/2014

Next month, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel is hosting their annual afternoon tea to honor San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Planners.

This year, My English Tea Party has been invited to co-sponsor the event and we couldn't be more excited!

The tea will take place at the Top of the Mark, twenty floors above the crest of historic Nob Hill. This glamorous rooftop lounge has a 50-mile panoramic view that includes two mighty bridges, and the San Francisco Bay. Truly one of the the world's best places to meet, eat and socialize.

I promise to follow up with pictures of the party, so that you can - why not? - visualize your afternoon tea bridal shower or wedding reception at this San Francisco landmark. In the meantime, call a friend for a one-hour getaway to experience the treat that is to have a good cuppa of tea with a spectacular view.

Meet you at the Top of the Mark!

UPDATE: View select pictures on our blog and a wider look at the event on Facebook.

Vintage Glamour Weddings in San Francisco

9/7/2014

Fashion from the 50's, fascinators, teacups and cake are a match, and back in style!

I am super excited about this weekend's Vintage Glamour Bridal Show in Treasure Island. This SF Productions event is a boutique expo (boutique meaning that there will be under two dozen specialists showcasing their unique products and services - so no "bridezillas" running around to get freebies before noon).

If you are planning your wedding, or your sibling's wedding or helping a friend with her big day and this sounds like your kind of event, come!

Date: Sunday, September 7th
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Place: The Winery. 200 California Ave. Building 180 North. Treasure Island.

My English Tea Party will be there hosting a welcome tea station and we will be showcasing some of our vintage crockery! Arrive early so that you don't miss the scones, and the opportunity to chat with us.

There will also be a fashion show beginning at 1:30 pm, and wine will be poured throughout the event. Could this sound more prefect?

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Hello!

My name is Liliana Peliks, I live in San Francisco with my husband, our daughter and my imaginary (and very well behaved) cocker spaniel who has tea with us every afternoon.

I am also the owner and lead joy maker at My English Tea Party.

Thank you for reading!

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