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It's hard to deny the aesthetic allure of "Bridgerton," whether you've soaked up every minute of the lush period drama or not. The three-season series on Netflix explores the (and notably holds some of the .) If you've spent a weekend falling deep into the newest episodes, you might be feeling inspired to step into the world of duchesses and dukes for yourself.

Dearest gentle reader, count us in. Planning a tea party might sound like a monumental feat, but rest assured it's no more intimidating than an intimate dinner party. It all starts with a clear central theme — such as the summer's sexiest Regency drama — and a good measure of planning.



From there, you'll build excitement with curated mood boards and enchant guests with thoughtful details. Ahead, we're outlining seven ideas for planning your own garden tea party, including suggestions for the location, tablescape, attire, and more. Plus, we share expert advice on hosting a seamless tea party that might even impress Lady Whistledown (or, at least we'd like to think).

is a California-based event planner and founder of Stafford Creative + Co. is an event designer and founder of AJ Events. Not sure where to begin? and approximate guest list to define the vision for the day.

Whether you're hosting in your backyard or planning something a bit more formal, it's important to set expectations early. As event designer AJ Williams tells PS, hosts should start with a tentative guest list and intended price per person. (Don't wo.

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