Throw mom a tea party this Mother’s Day

Throw mom a tea party this Mother’s Day

Tea parties come in all shapes and sizes 
"All ladies remember the tea parties they had when they were young, so a tea party theme is a great way to connect your guests to a warm familiar place," says Robin Popelsky, the director of events at the Bowery Hotel in downtown New York City.

You don't have to plan a big party months in advanced -- although you can if you want. Whether you are running low on ideas as to what to get mom or grandmom for Mother's Day, or you just want to do something nice, tea parties are an easy way to honor a mother. You can keep it simple and just sit down and have a cup of tea with her in the afternoon, or invite friends and family to partake in the celebration. The scale of the tea party is up to you. You can extend the invitation to the men, or opt for a mother-daughter afternoon. Whether you send out invitations in advanced or give your guests a call, remember to include a dress code. Do you want your guests in floral