BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING TEA PARTY

(C) Dawnya Sasse- 2006 All Rights Reserved www.TeaEvents.com

Hosting a Greek "Big Fat Wedding" themed tea party is a great way to experience wonderful cuisine and a bit of Greek culture.

Whether you are throwing the party for a bride-to-be or want to have a get-together to enjoy good food and teas, a Greek party is a fun way to spend time with friends and family.

Whatever the purpose, a Greek themed tea party is a time to appreciate the wonders of Greek culture and the country's rich history and traditions.

This could be anything from mythological stories to modern-day weddings. Use the movie, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" as inspiration and let your imagination flow!

Activities

Hosting a dinner is a great way to sample Greek food and the perfect accompanying teas. It gives guests a chance to socialize and sample teas they may not normally try.

Watching the movie is a perfect activity as well! Also consider incorporating traditional wedding rituals. Hold the party of a Sunday, for example, as Greek weddings are almost always held on Sundays.

Give your guests small bags of candy-coated almonds, wrapped in netting, another Greek wedding tradition--but be sure there are an odd number of candies in each bag!

Encourage guests to dress in traditional Greek folk costumes or in the colors of the flag or even in “tacky bridesmaid dresses!”

Decorations

Use the Greek flag for inspiration. Hang flags, photos of traditional costumes, and posters of Greece throughout the room.

Use the colors of the Greek flag, blue and white, throughout your decorations, table linens, and serving dishes.

You can also incorporate gold throughout the table settings and decorations, including gold accent pieces and candles.

Music

There are many easy choices for music for your party, such as the soundtrack from the movie, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."

You could also use a compilation CD, such as "Hot Summer Nights: Favorite Greek Music" or "The Dance of Heaven's Ghosts."

If you would like to use something by famous Greek artists, consider "Nana Mouskouri - At Her Very Best" or "Theodorakis: Zorba's Ballet."

If you are looking for a relaxing evening or something perfect for after dinner, try "Yanni - Live at the Acropolis."

With a selection or two from the above, you can easily set the mood for your party.

Invitation Ideas

You can buy a number of Greek inspired invitations, including everything from the Greek flag to the Olympics, famous ancient buildings, and mythological figures.

If you're feeling creative, you may want to make your own incorporating the colors of blue, white, and gold.

Foods

Greek food is a wonderful mix of Mediterranean ingredients such as olives, olive oil, lemon, eggplants, lamb, honey, seafood and herbs.

Begin with some traditional appetizers and finger foods including olives, feta and other cheeses, and grilled eggplant.

Mini pies are also an option, made with fish, eggs, or tomatoes.

Follow this with a Greek salad featuring shrimp, and serve lamb for the main course. End with a relaxing post-dinner tea and dessert such as baklava!

For recipes and lists of traditional Greek foods, browse through any Greek recipe book or do a quick search online for traditional Greek foods.

There are so many wonderful options to choose from! Or, if you'd like to take the easier route, consider having some or part of it catered from your local Greek restaurant for a bit of authenticity.

Teas

Spicy Greek Foods should be paired with a hearty black tea such as a Keemun or an Assam. Talk to the experts at http://www.harney.com/ for a suggestion fit for a wedding.

Or get in the wedding spirit and buy all of your guests wedding tea tins, which are also available from http://www.harney.com/

(C) Dawnya Sasse - 2006  All Rights Reserved

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lady Dawnya Sasse, is author of the world's first online tea business programs entitled "Start a Tea Business" (TM) and "Start A Children's Tea Party Business." (TM) To learn more about her online classes and to sign up for her FREE Tea Radio Broadcasts visit her site at www.TeaEvents.com (TM)