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Bachelorette Afternoon Tea at The Magnolia Inn

An elegant alternative to the traditional bachelorette party.

Trade crowded bars for meaningful conversation, timeless photographs, and an afternoon you’ll actually remember.

Not every bride wants a loud night out. For brides who prefer beautiful surroundings, genuine connection, and an elegant celebration with the people they love most, our Private Tea Experience offers a refreshing alternative.

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An Elegant Alternative to the Traditional Bachelorette Party

Elegant afternoon tea setting with floral china, tiered tray of pastries, and pink roses. Plush pink chair adds a touch of vintage charm.

Afternoon tea at The Magnolia Inn offers a refined way to celebrate the bride in a setting that feels intimate, beautiful, and easy to enjoy. Hosted inside our beautifully restored historic inn in downtown Clayton, each tea experience is designed for conversation, photographs, and meaningful time with bridesmaids, mothers, sisters, and close friends.

Guests gather around thoughtfully styled tablescapes with tea, pastries, desserts, and savory bites served in a setting that feels elevated without being overly formal. It is a graceful choice for smaller celebrations where the atmosphere matters as much as the occasion itself.

Perfect for:

  • Exclusive private venue
  • Traditional afternoon tea service
  • Reserved seating
  • Curated seasonal menu
  • Beautiful photography opportunities
  • Optional enhancements
Elegant afternoon tea setting with floral china, tiered tray of pastries, and pink roses. Plush pink chair adds a touch of vintage charm.
A three-tiered stand with assorted pastries, scones, and sandwiches next to a silver teapot and pink teacup set on a white tablecloth, evoking elegance.

What’s Included

A three-tiered stand with assorted pastries, scones, and sandwiches next to a silver teapot and pink teacup set on a white tablecloth, evoking elegance.

Your Private Tea Experience is designed to make celebrating the bride feel beautifully hosted from start to finish. Every detail is thoughtfully prepared so your group can simply relax, celebrate, and enjoy the afternoon together.

Your Private Tea Experience includes:

  • Private reserved gathering space
  • Traditional afternoon tea service
  • Assorted premium teas
  • Savory tea sandwiches and seasonal bites
  • Fresh desserts and sweets
  • Styled table settings and linens
  • Attentive on-site hospitality
  • Setup and cleanup

Bachelorette Afternoon Tea Pricing

Private Tea Experiences are available on select weekdays and weekends, with pricing based on the day of the week and guest count. Each experience includes private gathering space and traditional tea service for up to 15 guests.

Weekday Private Tea Experience

Starting at $950
Up to 15 guests
Available Monday–Friday

Weekend Private Tea Experience

Starting at $1,500
Up to 15 guests
Available Saturday–Sunday

Perfect for bridal showers, bridesmaids’ gatherings, mother-daughter celebrations, and elegant bachelorette afternoons.

Additional guests may be added for a per-person fee.

An 18% service charge and applicable sales tax are added to all private events.

For more details about our tea service, menu style, package options, and optional enhancements, please view our Afternoon Tea brochure.

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Bridgerton-Inspired Bachelorette Tea

Elegant dining setting with a round table draped in pink and green fabric, surrounded by white chairs. The table holds glassware and fine china. A mantel with peacock sculptures and a decorative tapestry creates a sophisticated ambiance.

For a more immersive tea experience, our signature Bridgerton-inspired tablescape upgrade brings a romantic, garden-party feel to the table. This add-on is designed for hosts who want the setting to feel especially polished, detailed, and photo-ready.

Your Bridgerton-inspired tablescape includes:

  • Curated vintage floral china
  • Crystal goblets
  • Layered heirloom-inspired place settings
  • Romantic garden-party styling details
  • Elevated presentation designed for beautiful photo moments

Upgrade Pricing

  • $350 for up to 15 guests
  • $500 for 16–25 guests

Available as an add-on to any Private Tea Experience.

Optional Enhancements

A white teapot and cups sit beside a tiered stand with pastries and sandwiches, set in a cozy, blurred café setting, evoking a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Every bridal celebration has its own style. For hosts who want to make the afternoon feel more personal, select enhancements can add thoughtful detail while keeping the experience graceful and easy to enjoy.

Customize your bridal tea experience with add-ons including:

  • Champagne toast
  • Signature mocktail
  • Floral centerpiece upgrade
  • Personalized place cards
  • Bride’s chair decoration
  • Custom dessert upgrade
  • Photography session
  • Professional photographer referral
  • Bridal shower games package
  • Favor bags
A white teapot and cups sit beside a tiered stand with pastries and sandwiches, set in a cozy, blurred café setting, evoking a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Why Brides Love Afternoon Tea

Today’s brides are redefining what a bachelorette celebration can look like.

Instead of crowded bars, packed itineraries, or rushing from one stop to the next, many are choosing an experience that allows them to slow down and truly enjoy the people around them.

At The Magnolia Inn, every Private Tea Experience is thoughtfully hosted from beginning to end. We prepare the space, serve the tea, and take care of every detail so you can simply relax, celebrate, and create meaningful memories with your bridesmaids, mothers, sisters, and closest friends.

Afternoon tea offers:

  • Room for genuine conversation
  • A quieter alternative to bars and nightlife
  • One beautiful setting instead of multiple stops
  • Timeless photographs in an elegant historic inn
  • A relaxed pace that lets everyone enjoy the celebration
  • Thoughtful hospitality from start to finish

Sometimes the most memorable celebrations are also the simplest.

Bride-to-be enjoying afternoon tea with friends around a table of pastries and sandwiches.

A Celebration Worth Photographing

Bride-to-be enjoying afternoon tea with friends around a table of pastries and sandwiches.

Every beautiful detail deserves to be remembered.

Whether you hire a professional photographer or simply capture the day together, The Magnolia Inn offers countless photo opportunities throughout the property—from our elegant parlors and grand staircase to the wraparound porch and seasonal gardens.

Professional photography can be added to your celebration or we are happy to recommend one of our preferred local photographers.

Elegant dining setting with a round table draped in pink and green fabric, surrounded by white chairs. The table holds glassware and fine china. A mantel with peacock sculptures and a decorative tapestry creates a sophisticated ambiance.
Elegant dining setting with a round table draped in pink and green fabric, surrounded by white chairs. The table holds glassware and fine china. A mantel with peacock sculptures and a decorative tapestry creates a sophisticated ambiance.
Elegant dining setting with a round table draped in pink and green fabric, surrounded by white chairs. The table holds glassware and fine china. A mantel with peacock sculptures and a decorative tapestry creates a sophisticated ambiance.
Elegant dining setting with a round table draped in pink and green fabric, surrounded by white chairs. The table holds glassware and fine china. A mantel with peacock sculptures and a decorative tapestry creates a sophisticated ambiance.

Plan Your Private Tea Experience

Bring your bridesmaids, sisters, mothers, and closest friends together for an afternoon that feels elegant, personal, and beautifully hosted. We’ll take care of every detail so you can simply relax, celebrate, and enjoy every moment together.

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