Yes! A good video to show me how to set up my teaset/dinnerware. :) I just bought a set and had NO IDEA to set it up. My guests were very pleased and impressed.
There's a good girl, Fernanda. Now you be sure to watch the next video: "tea making tips". I'm sure there are lessons on making coffee to impress your husband with as well. But don't forget to read the kettle's instructions before you get started. If There are too many do's and don'ts, remember you can always boil a pot of water on the stove, or simply ask your husband to help you - although this will ruin the element of surprise.
I do remember my grandmother setting a tea/luncheon tablescape, formal dinner settings more often until our family grew really large and it just was not practical (Then came Chinet...lol!). I have collected teaware for the past 35 years covering many eras; I absolutely enjoy it as so do friends/family. I hope my nieces/grandnieces will enjoy what I have one day and not send it to Goodwill.
Everything is so exact and perfectly placed.All so thoughtfully arranged for maximum effectiveness..and overall attractiveness of course.God I hope a food fight broke out after the guests arrived.
The older ladies at my church, 60-92, still use similar methods to have wedding showers etc, and I help do this but it is a lot of work for just a light snack & beverage! I can see where it all came from with this video. In olden times they used to have servants that set up the tables. Now we have to do it ourselves. Or not.
A 12-course meal with at least 28 pieces of silverware, 14 plates/bowls/dishes, fancy condiment vessels, lines of crystal wine glasses for every type of wine to go with each course, and decorations of course. Do you mean to say you don't have all of this in your large china cabinet in your dining hall? (read in a sarcastic tone) (but not gonna lie I love all the useless stuff just cuz I find it cool) (but I don't have all that stuff)
@BigTerKC lolz, it scared me too. But this video did turn out to be helpful. I'm plaining on holding a Gothic MadHatter High Tea at my club newt week and this arrangement looks.....sufficient.
These were the before shabby chic days.So much fuss. Silver to polish, lines to wash & iron. Give me a good ole cuppa with more sweets & savories to eat. This would be nice for a bridal shower or Mothers day.
This tea party sounds like a real drag. Who would want to attend this? Wait, the gossip must be really good! That's it. This is just a gossip fest. Aaah....got it.
Doesn't Joan know by now, the white linen cloth is used at the BOOFAY supper! Sheesh! Since you offer your guests every consideration, have them pick out the tablecloth. Problem solved. The candle dilemma again!
I still have my Grand Mothers Silver Sets,Table Ware,Fine China,Her complete Set Of Dining Room Furniture.She would set up her tables like this.It was a BIG DEAL FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS.THE SILVER SET'S ARE a real pain to KEEP CLEAN.You'll have them SHINING,a month or 2 later,your'e polishing everything again.Those OLD SILVER SETS DO LOOK SHARP,THEY ALWAYS IMPRESS EVERYBODY THAT HAS EVER COME OVER TO ONE OF MY WIFE'S DINNER PARTY'S/She loves to entertain.We don't bring out the fine china,for FEAR of them getting BROKE/Very Old,they stay in the Cabinet!
Afternoon tea was considered a semi formal to formal occasion depending on the circumstances. In lets give a tea the occasion was confirmed to be formal. Formal etiquette was and is still more involved than semi-formal or casual etiquette. If it was a simple tea the setup and etiquette would be much less involved. Please don't complain about the amount of rules without considering the type of occasion.
Candles should never be on a table during the daytime. This is considered to be in poor taste. Otherwise, a very good, basic lesson on how to arrange a tea table.
Don't be ridiculous, left handed people don't exist. That's just demon possession, and is normally exorcised with the use of a ruler across the palm in elementary school.
and...who is this woman with June. so Authoritative, so Exact. it's like she's from another century when they practiced excruciatingly correct behavior and manners. she's the Enchantress of Etiquette, June knees down for cups and comes up to a table laden with serving plates and pieces..and get a load of those CANDLES!!!
Interesting mid 20th century American view of what would be an afternoon tea. Very few would be able to afford the clutter on the table and the unnecessary fuss to that level of detail which is very unpractical! Designed around impressing guests is vulgar and doesn't put them at ease at all. Unless you are suffering a power cut, serving tea after sundown or living in a cave then there would be a need for candles ...even then...ones obviously stolen from the Vatican wouldn't be used! Having friends for tea is a joy. Keep it that way by knowing that it's you they have come to see...not your overdressed table and faux manners!
the exactness of details gives the final impression of perfection. because you can't be anything less than perfect, now that the war is over and all you have to do is take care of that little cottage your GI hubby just bought you with his GI grant, so learn how to set a table and properly and courteously entertain your guests like a good house wife. dammit.
Yes! A good video to show me how to set up my teaset/dinnerware. :) I just bought a set and had NO IDEA to set it up. My guests were very pleased and impressed.
There's a good girl, Fernanda. Now you be sure to watch the next video: "tea making tips". I'm sure there are lessons on making coffee to impress your husband with as well. But don't forget to read the kettle's instructions before you get started. If There are too many do's and don'ts, remember you can always boil a pot of water on the stove, or simply ask your husband to help you - although this will ruin the element of surprise.
@@klaymonkey9073 creep
The candelabra must not be so high as to interfere with the conversation... for, this is the job of the candles. Pick the tallest tapers you can find.
OMG! That little squeal near the end scared the daylights out of me! LOL I was so focused on that table that when it made that squeal I jumped!
I do remember my grandmother setting a tea/luncheon tablescape, formal dinner settings more often until our family grew really large and it just was not practical (Then came Chinet...lol!). I have collected teaware for the past 35 years covering many eras; I absolutely enjoy it as so do friends/family. I hope my nieces/grandnieces will enjoy what I have one day and not send it to Goodwill.
Enough with the candles, June! Lol
Break them over her head.
Everything is so exact and perfectly placed.All so thoughtfully arranged for maximum effectiveness..and overall attractiveness of course.God I hope a food fight broke out after the guests arrived.
The older ladies at my church, 60-92, still use similar methods to have wedding showers etc, and I help do this but it is a lot of work for just a light snack & beverage! I can see where it all came from with this video. In olden times they used to have servants that set up the tables. Now we have to do it ourselves. Or not.
That gosh dang squel lol I jumped as well.good video 😊
Yes, let's keep the candle holders low to accommodate the giant tapers Joan clearly stole from her church.
The table cloth should have been pressed
If they were this formal for a simple tea, what was left to pull out for something as important as a wedding?
It was worse.
A 12-course meal with at least 28 pieces of silverware, 14 plates/bowls/dishes, fancy condiment vessels, lines of crystal wine glasses for every type of wine to go with each course, and decorations of course. Do you mean to say you don't have all of this in your large china cabinet in your dining hall?
(read in a sarcastic tone)
(but not gonna lie I love all the useless stuff just cuz I find it cool)
(but I don't have all that stuff)
Great Video! Aren't the chairs in the way though?? Those seems like obstacles....
@BigTerKC lolz, it scared me too. But this video did turn out to be helpful. I'm plaining on holding a Gothic MadHatter High Tea at my club newt week and this arrangement looks.....sufficient.
What happened to the saucers for the cups, would be a shame to get tea stains on that lovely table cloth.
If you look above the cups, the saucers are there.
@@emilymayer5500 You mean the piles of small plates for the food?
These were the before shabby chic days.So much fuss. Silver to polish, lines to wash & iron. Give me a good ole cuppa with more sweets & savories to eat. This would be nice for a bridal shower or Mothers day.
Are those candles or light sabres
This tea party sounds like a real drag. Who would want to attend this? Wait, the gossip must be really good! That's it. This is just a gossip fest. Aaah....got it.
Doesn't Joan know by now, the white linen cloth is used at the BOOFAY supper! Sheesh! Since you offer your guests every consideration, have them pick out the tablecloth. Problem solved. The candle dilemma again!
LMAO @ 'BOOFAY'
I still have my Grand Mothers Silver Sets,Table Ware,Fine China,Her complete Set Of Dining Room Furniture.She would set up her tables like this.It was a BIG DEAL FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS.THE SILVER SET'S ARE a real pain to KEEP CLEAN.You'll have them SHINING,a month or 2 later,your'e polishing everything again.Those OLD SILVER SETS DO LOOK SHARP,THEY ALWAYS IMPRESS EVERYBODY THAT HAS EVER COME OVER TO ONE OF MY WIFE'S DINNER PARTY'S/She loves to entertain.We don't bring out the fine china,for FEAR of them getting BROKE/Very Old,they stay in the Cabinet!
@BigTerKC ME TOO!!! My heart is STILL thumping!
6:32, ''check Yourself...''
Afternoon tea was considered a semi formal to formal occasion depending on the circumstances. In lets give a tea the occasion was confirmed to be formal. Formal etiquette was and is still more involved than semi-formal or casual etiquette. If it was a simple tea the setup and etiquette would be much less involved. Please don't complain about the amount of rules without considering the type of occasion.
Candles should never be on a table during the daytime. This is considered to be in poor taste. Otherwise, a very good, basic lesson on how to arrange a tea table.
People sure had a lot of time on their hands.
They didn't have RUclips...
Vera Smith only 2 t.v. channels ...
I don't like what she did with the cutlery. It looks half-assed as they're not straight relative to eachother despite the staggered arrangement.
They forgot to take away the chairs at the ends of the table, if left there it would make for an awkward pour.
So what if the person pouring is left handed?
Don't be ridiculous, left handed people don't exist. That's just demon possession, and is normally exorcised with the use of a ruler across the palm in elementary school.
and...who is this woman with June. so Authoritative, so Exact. it's like she's from another century when they practiced excruciatingly correct behavior and manners. she's the Enchantress of Etiquette, June knees down for cups and comes up to a table laden with serving plates and pieces..and get a load of those CANDLES!!!
Emily Gilmore would have a fit over those taper heights
NO SAUCERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHOCKING
Interesting mid 20th century American view of what would be an afternoon tea. Very few would be able to afford the clutter on the table and the unnecessary fuss to that level of detail which is very unpractical! Designed around impressing guests is vulgar and doesn't put them at ease at all. Unless you are suffering a power cut, serving tea after sundown or living in a cave then there would be a need for candles ...even then...ones obviously stolen from the Vatican wouldn't be used! Having friends for tea is a joy. Keep it that way by knowing that it's you they have come to see...not your overdressed table and faux manners!
the exactness of details gives the final impression of perfection. because you can't be anything less than perfect, now that the war is over and all you have to do is take care of that little cottage your GI hubby just bought you with his GI grant, so learn how to set a table and properly and courteously entertain your guests like a good house wife. dammit.
This is how I was raised. I found it pretentious and tedious.
Im sorry, but those flowers look horrible. lol