ELBD Springtime Tea Party

ELBD's Springtime Tea Party is an annual event where we celebrate, girls, young adults and women and civility. The tradition was started in June 2014 and we we had such a wonderful response from attendees that we've made it an annual event. ELBD started hosting our annual tea due to the increased violence and disrespect among girls and women.  The blatant disrespect and lack of caring exhibited on social media, television and in music; in addition to the events of one local teen's suicide due to bullying by schoolmates.

It is never too late or too soon to share tea with a little one. It helps to teach them table manners and how to interact socially. It's one thing to have a pretend tea party, but to participate in a real one is a whole other world full of fun experiences. ELBD does not worry about the girls breaking teacups or saucers, because so far it has not happened. We attribute this to our Little Ladies program training. The games and gifts are always a hit. So, don't shy away from enjoying tea with the special little one or teen in your life. We hope you'll join us for our next tea party extravaganza! We're sure you won't be disappointed!

If you missed it this year, do not miss out next year. Next year's tea is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2017.

Thank You to Our Supporters!

Thank you to our 2016 participants and partners. Your ticket purchases and donations helped to pay for registration fees for several girls and teens to participate in our girls and teen leadership programs. We appreciate your donations as we work to make a difference for girls and teens within our local community. See you next year!

Sincerely,                                                                                       Denell Parker, Executive Director                                                   Exquisite Ladies by Design, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Can I attend without a daughter? ANSWER: Yes! If you do not have a daughter, feel free to attend alone and make new friends or bring a friend along.
2. What is the dress code? ANSWER: The suggested dress code is Spring Dressy Casual - dresses, hats, gloves and pearls. For those who do not prefer dresses, slacks and a blouse are appropriate. Sunday's best. No jeans.
3.  Can I purchase my tickets on-sight? ANSWER: We prefer that all tickets be purchased online or in advance from an ELBD representative. We need to solidify the number of guests in advance for planning purposes.
4. I'm not comfortable using PayPal. Is there another alternative to purchasing tickets online? ANSWER: Yes, you can contact ELBD and pay over the phone via debit/credit card.
5.  I cannot attend due to a scheduling conflict. Can I purchase a ticket for a little girl to attend? ANSWER: Yes. You can purchase a ticket for one of our program participants. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
6.  Will there be any training on Tea Etiquette? ANSWER: Yes. We will spend a few minutes discussing proper tea etiquette and tea service. However, we want you to enjoy yourself and have a good time. We do not want guests to be paranoid about using proper tea etiquette. Guests will learn valuable etiquette tips all while playing games and winning prizes.
7.  I cannot attend, but would like to drop my daughter off for the event. Is this possible? ANSWER: No. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
8.  Is lunch included in the cost? ANSWER: Yes. Lunch is being served. Be mindful that the Afternoon Tea is being held at 2:00pm, therefore we will follow a traditional Afternoon Tea menu. The meal should be filling for guests.
9.  Is there adequate parking? ANSWER: Absolutely. Lake Grove Park is a private clubhouse with adequate parking.
10.  Who do I contact about Sponsorship opportunities? ANSWER: Sponsorship is welcomed. Please contact Denell Parker, Executive Director (240) 305-7879 or via email at info@elbd.org.