Vintage teacup styles
Soft florals, lace borders and teapot illustrations suit an elegant high tea or a playful children's tea party.
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- Select a vintage floral template
- Add afternoon timing and tea menu
- Invite friends, family or little ones
- Set cups and plates from RSVPs
Everything Your Tea Party Needs
Tea menu and timing
Note a 4 pm start, the teas being served and treats like scones, finger sandwiches or samosas.
Cups for everyone
Track guests and plus-ones so you lay out enough cups, saucers and small plates.
See who has viewed
Check whether elderly relatives or busy friends have opened the invite, and follow up personally if not.
What to Write on Your Tea Party Invite
Please join [Name] for afternoon tea on [Date] at [Time], [Venue]. Fine teas, finger sandwiches, scones and sweet treats will be served. Hats are optional. Kindly reply by [RSVP date].
You are invited to a teddy bear tea party. Bring your favourite toy to [Venue] on [Date] at [Time]. Cupcakes, juice and games await. Parents, please RSVP by [RSVP date].
Chai and conversation at mine, [Date], [Time]. Masala chai, Darjeeling, pakoras and cake. Tap the link to say yes by [RSVP date].
Know Exactly Who’s Coming
- One-tap RSVP for every guest
- Plus-ones and headcount in one place
- Reminders sent for you
Party Planning Checklist
- Choose teas: black, green, herbal and masala chai
- Plan savoury and sweet bites in small portions
- Borrow or rent enough cups and saucers
- Set a mid-afternoon start, around 3 to 5 pm
- Offer milk, lemon, sugar and honey options
- Decorate with flowers, linen and tiered stands
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Questions? We’ve Got Answers
How can I create a tea party invite online?
With Ocvite, pick a floral or vintage template, enter the date, afternoon start time and venue, and list the teas and treats in the notes. Adjust colours to match your china or flowers, add a photo if you like, and share the link with guests by WhatsApp or email.
What should a tea party invitation include?
Mention the time, usually mid-afternoon, how long it will last, the venue and the style, whether a formal high tea, a chai gathering or a children's party. List a few menu items and any dress suggestion, such as florals or hats, so guests can match the mood.
How far ahead should tea party invites be sent?
For an adult afternoon tea, two weeks ahead is polite. A children's tea party can go out ten days before so parents can plan around school activities. A reminder the morning of the event helps, since afternoon plans are easy to forget.
How do I track RSVPs for a small tea party?
Guests respond on the Ocvite link with attending, not attending or maybe, and you see the count update live. For a small tea, every reply matters because you are preparing individual portions of sandwiches and cakes. Use plus-ones to account for children or partners.
What is the difference between high tea and afternoon tea?
Traditionally, afternoon tea is a light mid-afternoon affair of tea, sandwiches, scones and cakes, while high tea was a heartier early-evening meal. Today many hosts use the terms interchangeably. Describe the food on your invite so guests know whether to expect light bites or a fuller spread.
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