How To Host a Bridgerton Tea Party for Crossdressers

It’s hard to miss the excitement surrounding the Bridgerton series on Netflix. The reason why it’s so popular among many people is that it’s a period piece that exudes elegance, grace, and, yes, a little bit of scandalous drama. But most of all, many people fancy it because it lets us imagine how our lives would be if we were born in that era. Luckily, you don’t just have to picture it; you can bring this fantasy to life by hosting a Bridgerton tea party for crossdressers. Today, I’ll walk you through everything you’ll need to do to prepare, from choosing the right venue and menu to picking the right music and dressing the part. I hope you’re as excited as me. Let’s get started.

Part A:  Setting the Scene

Choosing the Venue

A vintage venue is the perfect spot to host your Bridgerton tea party for crossdressers.

If you can’t find one nearby, your next best option is a beautiful green garden, especially in the beautiful summer weather.

You can usually rent out most places for a day. But if the price is too high, consider charging an entrance fee for your tea party and using it to cover the venue costs.

After getting the perfect venue, you can set it up with elegant decorations. Some pieces you can use include:

• Lace tablecloths

• Beautiful centerpieces

• Floral arrangements of peonies, hydrangeas, lilies or wisteria

• Garlands

Customizing the Invitations

After choosing your venue, it’s time to customize the invitations to your Bridgerton tea party for crossdressers.

I know this might feel overwhelming, but it’s actually a very simple step, especially when you use graphic design software like Canva.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to how you can do it:

• Go to Canva.com and create a free account

• Search for a tea party or a vintage invitation template

• Choose pastel color schemes like baby blue, lavender, pink, or cream

• Customize the text and include your date, location, and dress code.

• Use a vintage font like Lora and Cinzel

If you like being a little extra, you can also go to Pinterest, search for ‘Lady Whistledown papers’ and print them.

Then you can download and upload it on Canva, then type in the latest gossip in the crossdressing world to entertain your guests.

Part B: Selecting the Menu

The next part is choosing the right menu. As tempting as it may be to order pizza and fried chicken, sticking to the theme will make your tea party memorable.

For example, it’s borderline criminal to have a tea party without serving different types of tea like:

• Chamomile tea

• Earl Grey tea

• Ginger tea

• Vanilla tea

• Chai tea

You can also serve iced tea, sparkling water, and lemonade for the hot weather. If your guest list is a bit frisky, add in some champagne and colorful mimosas.

Lastly, serve a variety of snacks such as:

• Scones with either jam or cream

• Macaronis

• Finger sandwiches

• Mini burgers

• Egg salads

• Sausage rolls

• Fruit platter with melons, berries, and grapes

Part C: Looking the Part

Choosing the Gowns

Now, let’s move on to the fun part, dressing the part. I’m almost 100% sure that both you and your crossdresser friends will have the time of your lives playing dress up for this tea party.

If you’re planning on thrifting the gowns, choose feminine fabrics such as:

• Chiffon for a light and romantic look

• Silk and satin for a luxurious look

• Lace for the perfect vintage touch

And as you pick out these fabrics, go for these Bridgerton-inspired colors:

• Pastels like mint green, soft pink, and light blues

• Ivory and cream for a timeless look

• Soft gold and silver

But as the host, I would advise you to go for something more daring like deep purple, burgundy, or emerald green so that you stand out.

You can find these fabrics in costume shops, thrift stores, and even on Amazon.

And even if you’re crossdressing on a budget, you can go to YouTube and search ‘DIY Bridgerton dress’ and follow the tutorials.

Hair and Makeup

After choosing the perfect outfit, it’s time to focus on your hair and makeup.

One of the things I liked about the series’s hair and makeup was that it’s so different from what we normally see today.

It features many dramatized wigs and hair updos paired with very light makeup, allowing the outfit and hair to be the center of attention.

Here are two ways you can get the Bridgerton hair look:

• Focus on Updos: Since the series is based on the regency era between 1811 and 1820, updos were very common with women.

To get this look, start by picking a flattering wig for your face shape and create soft waves using a curling iron. Then, put your wig in a ponytail to form a bun and secure it with bobby pins.

• Do a Half-Up Hairstyle: The half-up, half-down hairstyle hasn’t gone out of style. To achieve this look, curl your wig and gather the top section of your hair.

You can leave some strands around your face to create a soft frame. Then secure the top half section with a clip or bobby pins and let the rest of your wig flow on your neck and your back.

Lastly, add either ribbons or a feather to your hair for an elegant look.

As for the makeup, you can achieve the Bridgerton look with the following:

• A natural complexion

• Soft eyes with neutral eyeshadows that have a little bit of shimmer

• Rosy cheeks

• Subtle lips in colors like rose pink and matte

Accessories

The final thing you need as you dress for your Bridgerton tea party for crossdressers is dramatic accessories.

I’m talking about:

• Beautiful tiaras

• Subtle chokers in black and white

• Colorful fans that match your gown

• Parasols in pastel colors

• Elegant gloves that will make you look and feel regal

You can find most of these accessories from Etsy, Amazon, vintage, and costume shops. Let’s move on to our final section which is how to entertain your audience.

Part D: Entertainment and Activities

Music

Everyone knows that a good party requires good music, good food, and, of course, good drinks, but for now, let’s focus on the music.

Since the Bridgerton series is famous for classical and period-piece music, you can play some soft instrumental music in the background.

Some popular channels on YouTube, like Mood Melodies, have instrumental music that you can play at your Bridgerton tea party for crossdressers.

This will help you set the mood for the party.

Games

Do you remember the last time you threw caution to the wind and played like there was no tomorrow?

Well, you can bring this joy to your tea party guests by organizing some popular time-period games.

Some fun games you can try are:

• Card games that can be a fun but chill icebreaker

• Outdoor croquet on the grass. Here, your guests can leisurely play while chatting with each other. You can make it more fun by playing drunk croquet, where every player has to take a few sips of their mimosa before taking a shot.

• Charades where one guest will act out a word and the rest of the group will have to guess what it is.

Photo Booth

Last but not least, you need to have a photo booth or a beautiful backdrop where your guests can take pictures in their Bridgerton-inspired gowns.

You can custom-make a beautiful backdrop with a large round metal ring. Then, you can decorate it with fabric and add props like lace fans and parasols.

You can also add some peonies and hydrangeas, just to make it a little bit extra.

If you have some extra money to spare, you can even hire a photographer for the day who’ll take professional photos of everyone.

This will save your guests the stress of taking pictures and they can just be in the moment and enjoy your tea party without any worries.

Final Thoughts

That’s it, love. I’ve given you the full blueprint of what you need to do.

Remember that to host a fun Bridgerton tea party for crossdressers, you should start by choosing the perfect venue. Then, create beautiful digital invitations using Canva.

You can also print them out if you want.

After that, pick out the perfect tea party menu, set the mood with some classical music, and plan out your games.

Finally, don’t forget to look the part and either DIY or buy a stunning gown just for the event.

Have you hosted a themed tea party before?

Let me know in the comments below and what other tips you plan on adding.

Until next time.  Stay classy and stay sexy!