Bridal Shower Tea Party

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of hosting a bridal shower for my best friend of about 15 years.  We had roughly 40 guests over my house for a tea party-themed shower.  One of the bridesmaids made beautiful biscotti, cookies and cupcakes that were served with some of the food pictured below.

Triple Creme Brie with Raspberries and
and Camembert with Dried Cranberries

Smoked Salmon, Cucumber and Cream Cheese on Pumpernickel Bread and
Chicken Salad with Red Grapes on Mini-Croissants

 Tuna Salad on Arnold Wheat Sandwich Thins and
Egg Salad on Wheat Bread (crusts removed, of course)

Blueberry Scones and Chocolate Chip Scones
Served with Raspberry Jam, Strawberry Jam and Clotted Cream (not pictured)

Greek Pasta Salad (variation of recipe found here)

1 box tri-colored pasta, cooked
2 tsp each garlic powder, basil, oregano
1 1/2 tsp each black pepper, white sugar
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper, diced

1/2 C sliced green onions (I think red onions would also go well)
1 can sliced black olives (or green)
1 smallish C olive oil
1 smallish C red wine vinegar

1 container feta cheese

Mix all ingredients except feta cheese and refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight).  Add feta cheese just before serving.

Spinach Dip with French Baguette Slices

Also, a dried cranberry, candied walnut and goat cheese mixed-green salad served with the best raspberry walnut dressing.

Cupcakes, Assorted Chocolates with
Roses Arranged in Teacups and Saucers

Tissue Paper Puffs Hang From the Ceiling and

Lace and Lavender Table Cloths Cover the Tables