PRIVATE EVENTS | Sweet Marie's Tea

PRIVATE EVENT BOOKINGS AT SWEET MARIE’S TEA COTTAGE

Thank you for considering Sweet Marie’s Tea Cottage for your next event. Our dining room offers an elegant and intimate setting, ideal for bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, and other special gatherings.

To request a private event, please review all details below and submit your request using our Private Event Inquiry Form

Once the request is submitted, our team will review and reach out with next steps.

From there, our event coordinator will provide personalized one on one guidance to ensure a seamless booking experience.

As your event date approaches, we'll work closely to finalize all details with our Final Event Details Form completed 30 days prior to the event start date.

We look forward to creating a beautiful and memorable gathering for you and your guests.

PRIVATE EVENT BOOKING DETAILS

Room Fee $250

Capacity: Up to 50 guests

Food and Tea Service: $40 per guest

Minimum Food and Beverage Spend: $1,200 (pre-tax and gratuity)

All private events require a non-refundable $250 room fee at the time of booking.

The room fee secures exclusive use of our Tea Cottage for up to 2 hours, fully closed to the public for a private, intimate experience.

Please note, the room fee does not contribute to the minimum requirment.

AVAILABLE EVENT TIMES

BRUNCH TEA | Saturday and Sunday

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

AFTERNOON TEA | Saturday and Sunday

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

EVENING TEA | Saturday and Sunday

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Please note: Private events have a 120-minute duration, and extensions require additional service fees.

TEA MENUS

Our traditional Afternoon Tea Menu is served for all private events with customization available to our Brunch Tea Service.

Brunch Tea Service has the option to add or exchange more brunch forward sandwich options,

including our Deviled Egg Salad, and Smoked Salmon.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

Custom Cakes: Available to order directly with our baker | larosechocolates@gmail.com

BAR PACKAGES

Bar packages include up to four bottles of wine with service.

Additional bottles may be purchased for $50 per bottle at the time of the event.

BUBBLY BAR | $200

Includes up to four bottles of Champagne, Prosecco, or Brut Rose

MIMOSA AND BELLINI BAR | $250

Includes up to four bottles of Champagne, Prosecco, or Brut Rose, with fresh fruit purees of Peach, Orange, and Strawberry Hibiscus

PAYMENT AND FEES

One bill will be presented at the conclusion of the event, inclusive of tax and a 22% service fee. We accept full payments in cash and credit cards, with a maximum of two credit cards per transaction. We do not accept split payments between cash and credit cards.

CANCELLATION POLICIES

$250 room fee for all event bookings is non-refundable.
Events booked within normal business hours: Client is resposible for 100% of food and beverage minimum, plus tax and services fees if cancellation falls within 30 days of the event.

Events booked outside or normal business hours: 30+ days prior: No charges apply unless custom orders have been placed.
3 weeks (21 days) prior: The client is responsible for 25% of food and beverage minimum, plus tax and service fees.
2 weeks (14 days) prior: The client is responsible for 50% of food and beverage minimum, plus tax and service fees.
1 week (7 days) prior: The client is responsible for 75% of food and beverage minimum, plus tax and service fees.
Less than 72 hours prior: The client is responsible for 100% of food and beverage minimum, plus tax and service fees.

SET UP, DECOR, AND BREAKDOWN POLICIES

SET UP POLICIES

Guests may begin setting up no sooner than 30 minutes before the event start time, with a maximum of five additional guests to assist.

DECORATION POLICIES

Floral arrangements are welcome but should be appropriately sized to fit our small tables.
Additional favors and games are also welcome, provided they allow ample space for tea place settings, teapots, and tea towers. Due to choking hazards, games involving small objects are prohibited.
All decorations are welcome with the exception of glitter, glittered signs, confetti, and latex balloons.
Prohibited items for hanging decorations: Staples, nails, tacks, and glue. Tape may be used but must be gently removed at the end of the event.
Outside food and beverages are welcome as party favors but may not be served or consumed on site.

CLEAN UP AND GUEST RESPONSIBILITIES

Guests are responsible for properly discarding all waste brought onto the premises. Trash bags will be provided for disposal.
All wrapping paper, trimmings, and decorative items must be removed and discarded off-site.
Additional service fees will be applied if the event space is left with excessive trash or if any surfaces, floors, walls, or furniture are damaged.
Sweet Marie’s Tea Cottage is not responsible for any party favors or personal belongings left behind.

For any additional questions or to secure your private event, please email lindsey@sweetmariestea.com. We look forward to hosting you at Sweet Marie’s Tea Cottage.