An elegant afternoon tea is one of the easiest ways to entertain guests and it’s the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, hen’s party, baby shower or anniversary.

These invitations are printed on vellum paper, filled with actual tea leaves, and assembled similar to how you would any tea bag! Get the tutorial at Oh So Beautiful Paper.

Yet afternoon tea comes loaded with tired tropes and recipes. If you want to take your party to the next level, it's time to move past the high tea of the 1800s and make it modern.

INVITATIONS: Make your own, by hand or online at sites such as vistaprint.com, which offers several backdrops and fonts for an elegant girl's party. Most party stores also sell tea party ...

Here are the 52 best afternoon and high tea recipes, from tea cakes and loaves, to English tea sandwiches. Browse through them, make sure you pin your favorites and prepare to have a spot of tea ...

The afternoon tea party is gaining steam out at Fairfax’s modern Middle Eastern restaurant. Parties of two to 50 can partake in the afternoon affair full of charcuterie, biscuits, desserts, sandwiches ...