Venue Rentals
We are so thankful you have considered hosting your next event with us! Our dining room provides a unique and charming atmosphere perfect for intimate gatherings. We pride ourselves on making every event a success, whether it be a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, corporate luncheon, or any occasion to celebrate over a cup of tea. Please review all details below and contact lindsey@sweetmariestea.com with completed event request information. Thank you and we look forward to learning more about your special day! Please allow up to three business days for a reply.
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Private Event Packages | $36/guest
Capacity | 30 guests firm
Private event packages start at $36/guest and include thirty minutes of extended service with a customized timeline and menu.
Tea Party Brunch
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Saturday-Sunday | 9:30-11:30am
Minimum | $900.00 pre-tax and gratuity
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Evening Tea Party
Saturday-Sunday | 4:30-6:30pm
Minimum | $900.00 pre-tax and gratuity
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Petite Tea Party
120 minute bookings perfect for small group gatherings including corporate luncheons, book clubs, and garden clubs
Wednesdays
10-12pm | 12-2pm | 2-4pm | 4-6pm
Minimum | $400.00 pre-tax and gratuity
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Minimum requirements are firm. Parties are plated for present guests only.​
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Food and Beverage Menus
Outside food and beverages are not permitted
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​​Private Event Tea Menu | $36/guest
Four tea sandwiches, three sweets, two scones, and a custom tea selection
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Tea and Accompaniments
English Breakfast | Earl Grey | Chai
Served with cream and sugar cubes
Honey, agave, and lemon upon request
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Tea Sandwiches (select four)
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Garden Cucumber
Cream cheese, dill, mint, and lemon
Chicken Salad
Tarragon, sweet onion, and golden raisin
Prosciutto and Fig
Goat cheese, honey, lemon, ginger, and pear
Strawberry Brioche
Mixed berry and basil sweet cream
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Pear and Honey
Goat cheese, lemon, ginger, and fig
Smoked Turkey
Camembert and mixed berry jam
Salmon Canapé
Cream cheese and chive mousse (+$2/guest)
Jam and Butter
Almond butter and mixed berry jam​
Hazelnut Sweet Cream
Chocolate and hazelnut spread with sweet cream
Scones
Served with clotted cream
Mixed berry jam upon request
Cranberry Orange | Cheddar Chive​
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Sweets (seasonal selections)
Macaron | Cupcake | Truffle
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Event Wine, Cocktail, and Spirit-Free selections
Wine by the bottle | 40
Prosecco, Brut Rosé, Vinho Verde
Cocktail Carafe (6 glasses) | 50
Spirit Free Carafe (6 glasses) | 40
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Payment and Fees
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A non-refundable security fee of $100.00 is required to secure the event date and time. One bill will be presented at the conclusion of the event plus tax and 20% gratuity. We accept full payments in cash and credit cards with a two credit card maximum. We do not accept split payments between cash and credit cards.
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Cancellation Policies
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Final details are confirmed 30 days prior to the event start date
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Upfront security fee is non-refundable
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Event cancellation 30+ days prior to the event start date will not receive any charges unless custom orders have been placed
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Event cancellations 3 weeks prior are responsible for 25% of food and beverage plus tax and gratuity
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Event cancellations 2 weeks prior are responsible for 50% of food and beverage plus tax and gratuity
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Event cancellations 1 week prior are responsible for 75% of food and beverage plus tax and gratuity
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Event cancellations less than 72 hours prior are responsible for 100% of food and beverage plus tax and gratuity
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Set up | Decor | Breakdown
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Due to our small footprint, set up is permitted no sooner than 30 minutes prior to the event start time with a 3 guest maximum.
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Outside food and beverage is not permitted to be served including celebratory cakes. Birthday guests receive a candle in their cupcake presented on the tea tower.
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Outside food and beverages are allowed only as party favors and cannot be opened or served.
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Decorations are welcome with the exception of glitter, signs with glitter, and confetti. Please do not use staples, nails, tacks, or glue to hang decorations.
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Guests are responsible for discarding all wrapping paper and trimmings as well as decorative items. Please remove or discard balloons, banners, signs, and if tape was used, please remove gently. Trash bags will be provided.
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Please refrain from any games that require hiding small items.
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Sweet Marie’s is not responsible for any party favors or personal items left behind.
​​Private Event Timelines
Event timelines are created for seamless transitions for our clients and staff. Arrival and exit times are firm.
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Tea Party Brunch
Saturday-Sunday | 9:30-11:30am
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9:00am | 30 minute set up with a 3 guest max
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9:30am | Guest arrival, meet and greet
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9:45am | Tea service (bottomless tea of choice served to all tables)
10:00am | Food service (tea tower is presented to the guest of honor’s table and all tables to follow)
10:00-11:00am | Open hour
11:00am | Take away bags distributed
11:15am | Tea towers and remaining set ups removed from tables​
11:30am | Bill settlement and guest exit for clean up and room flip
Evening Tea Party
Saturday-Sunday | 4:30-6:30pm
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4:00pm | 30 minute set up with a 3 guest max
4:30pm | Guest arrival, meet and greet
4:45pm | Tea service (bottomless tea of choice served to all tables)
5:00pm | Food service (tea tower is presented to the guest of honor’s table and all tables to follow)
5:00-6:00pm | Open hour
6:00pm | Take away bags distributed
6:15pm | Tea towers and remaining set ups removed from tables​
6:30pm | Bill settlement and guest exit for clean up and room flip
Petite Tea Party
Wednesday | 120 minute bookings | Example: 12-2
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11:30am | 30 minute set up with a 3 guest max
12:00pm | Guest arrival, meet and greet
12:15pm | Tea service (bottomless tea of choice served to all tables)
12:30pm | Food service (tea tower is presented to the guest of honor’s table and all tables to follow)
12:30-1:30pm | Open hour
1:30pm | Take away bags distributed
1:45pm | Tea towers and remaining set ups removed from tables​
2:00pm | Bill settlement and guest exit for clean up and room flip
Private Event Request Form
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Please read all information regarding our venue rentals including capacity, scheduling, and minimums prior to submitting an inquiry. Venue rental inquiries require all information below. Please allow up to three business days for a reply. We are closed for all correspondence on Mondays and Tuesdays. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
Event Type:
(Bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, etc.)
Contact (Your) full name:
Contact phone number: *Please provide as a secondary form of contact*
Contact email address:
Date/dates requested:
(If a specific date is required, please include the day of week, month, date, and year. You may also note if you’re looking for a weekday or weekend within a particular month. For example, Saturdays in June.)
Morning or late afternoon preferred:
Guest Count:
(Guest maximum of 30 firm)
Have you or the guest of honor previously dined with us?
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Thank you!
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