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 Bridal Showers
(Bridal Teas)
are important for friends because they are literally the last time that group of
friends will be together before one of them (the bride) begins a new journey
that will change their friendship somehow from there on. We offer both a
Deluxe Bridal Shower (Bridal Tea) as
well as a Basic Bridal Shower event.
A Dash of Panache
is a great place to hold your wedding shower or bridal shower because we
understand the importance of a fun and memorable shower that tells the bride how
much her friends love and appreciate her. Not only will the bride be showered
with gifts from her friends, to help her on her new journey, but we will
provide the invitations, games, activities, laughter (occurs naturally),
photograph, and great food to make the event a life-long memory. Not only will we
help you plan the shower, but we will setup and organize it, manage it, and
clean up the mess when it is over!
  Early reservations are required. Prices vary depending on
number of guests, desired event, etc.
Sacramento Area news reporters attend a colleague's bridal shower.
- Custom Invitations, Envelopes, and Direction
Cards (we create the templates, customize the text, and have them printed onto
quality invitation card stock). 10 sets are included in the party package and
extras cost only 95¢/ea.
- Exclusive use of the French-Deco Tea Parlor
- A dedicated party host to ensure your guests have a
wonderful time. The host will keep your event organized and will lead out in
an ice breaker, various games, food courses, group photo, prizes, etc.
- Free access to our Vanity
Closet. Your party will come to life as guests accessorize with hats,
boas, jewelry, scarves, glasses, and other fun items. The giggles will start
and the cameras will flash, and the party memories will flow!
- Group Ice Breaker to help your guests get closer to
those they don't know very well...even those they do know well.
- Variety of Games that might include games like:
- How Well Do You Know the Bride?
- A fun group game that results in some hilarious written
stories that the bride can put in her scrap book.
- Taboo Words/Actions (catch each other saying this or
doing that in order to win)
- Group Bridal Gown Design
- Others
- 3 Shower Game Prizes valued around $5.00/ea.
Because some games are team-based, we might pass out tickets that are entered
into a drawing for the prizes (the more tickets you win, the higher the
chances of winning a prize). Occasionally, local vendors donate gift
certificates and other valuable products but we can't guarantee the timing or
availability. In some cases, the primary contact person (you) chooses to
provide their own custom gifts (typically higher-value or specifically themed)
or supplement additional gifts to allow for more winners.
- Group Photo (free 4x6 for the bride). We'll be happy
to also take group pictures with all of your cameras too.
- Excellent Bridal Tea Meal varies depending on your
choice of a High Tea or a Luncheon Tea (or "Bruncheon" Tea)
- Selection of our loose-leaf Tea or Iced Tea
- Fresh-baked Scones
- Fresh-baked mini Cinnamon Rolls
- Fresh Fruit
- Variety of Petite Sandwiches
- Gourmet Salad
- Gourmet Soup (High Tea only)
- Vegetable Quiche (High Tea only)
- Beautifully Decorated Cake (or Petit Fours for the
purists...but everyone usually wants the moist cake for showers)
- Custom Invitations, Envelopes, and Direction
Cards (we create the templates, customize the text, and have them printed onto
quality invitation card stock). 15 sets are included in the party package and
extras cost only 95¢/ea.
- Exclusive use of the French-Deco Tea Parlor
- A dedicated party host to ensure your guests have a
wonderful time. The host will keep your event organized and will lead out in
an ice breaker, various games, food courses, group photo, prizes, etc.
- Free access to our Vanity
Closet. Your party will come to life as guests accessorize with hats,
boas, jewelry, scarves, glasses, and other fun items. The giggles will start
and the cameras will flash, and the party memories will flow!
- Group Ice Breaker to help your guests get closer to
those they don't know very well...even those they do know well.
- Variety of Games that might include games like:
- How Well Do You Know the Bride?
- A fun group game that results in some hilarious written
stories that the bride can put in her scrap book.
- Taboo Words/Actions (catch each other saying this or
doing that in order to win)
- Group Bridal Gown Design
- Others
- Token Gift shower prizes. Because some games are
team-based, we might pass out tickets that are entered into a drawing for the
prizes (the more tickets you win, the higher the chances of winning a prize).
Occasionally, local vendors donate gift certificates and other valuable
products but we can't guarantee the timing or availability. In some cases, the
primary contact person (you) chooses to provide their own custom gifts
(typically higher-value or specifically themed).
- Group Photo (free 4x6 for the bride). We'll be happy
to also take group pictures with all of your cameras too.
- Beautifully Decorated Cake
- Refreshments (coffee, iced tea, soft drink, fruit
punch, or pink lemonade)
Bridal Shower Pricing1
-
- $110 Shower Event
Charge (covers dedicated hostess, private room, initial set of
invitations, games, group photo, prizes, etc.) plus,
- The everyday Tea sitting price of
$18.95/ea (Luncheon Tea) or
$20.95/ea (High Tea).
All guests must participate in the same sitting type. Children less than 12
years old receive everyday discounted pricing of $15.95/ea
and $17.95/ea respectively.
- A Deposit is required to reserve the room. The
deposit consists of the Shower Event Charge PLUS the everyday tea
sitting payment for the first 10 adults (even if you are expecting less
than 10 adults).
For example, if you are booking a Bridal Tea using the Luncheon Tea
sitting prices, the deposit will be $110 + ($18.95 x 10 = $180.95) for a total
of $290.95 (plus 7.25% tax). This will cover the first 10 guests.
Fine Print: Because of minimum price requirements and
other complexities, we must charge adult pricing for the first 10 guests, not
child pricing. Remember that the bride is included in the count! We are sorry
that we require the minimum but we have to close our tea parlor to the
public during this event.
- We require only a 72-Hour Final Headcount (so we can
ensure we have time to setup and bake appropriately). Compare that to
restaurants and banquet rooms that require guest counts far in advance. Your
final payment will be based on this Final Headcount number (less the first 10
adults that were already paid for in the deposit above). We will help you
select an RSVP date ahead of this 72-Hour deadline so you have time to contact
those who forget to RSVP (because it's a bummer having to pay for people that
don't show up). Be careful not to underestimate the Final Headcount because we
only prepare tables and food for the count you give us.
Fine Print: If the Final Count is less than 10, there is
no refund. If fewer guests show up than the Final Headcount predicted, you
will still be charged for the Final Headcount number (because we prepared for
them). If extra guests (beyond the Final Headcount) show up at the event, we
unfortunately reserve the right to either refuse their admittance or require
full payment for them even if we are not able to provide adequate food or
table seating for them. Please, oh please, oh please get good RSVPs so neither
you nor us get into that embarrassing situation.
- At the end of the event, a bill will be on hold for the
balance owed. Since the first 10 adults were paid for in the Deposit, this
bill will contain only tea sitting charges for the remainder of the guests
(not counting the first 10) as
per the 72-hour Final Headcount PLUS a low 16%
gratuity on the total party cost (Shower Event Charge plus all tea
sitting costs, excluding taxes of course).
Fine Print: Because the 16% gratuity is very low
compared to other locations that might host a shower, you are more than
welcome to pay more than that amount, but you are not expected to. Our
associates will try to exceed your expectations regardless of your tipping
habits.
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Basic Bridal Shower Pricing (Invitations,
Private Room, Dedicated Hostess, Games, Prizes, Cake, Beverage,
Vanity Closet, Group Photo):
- $110 Shower Event
Charge (covers dedicated hostess, private room, initial set of
invitations, games, group photo, prizes, etc.) plus,
- $10 per Guest
(minimum 15 guests)
Fine Print: Same price for adults and children. Remember
that the bride is included in the count! We are sorry that we require the
minimum but we have to close our tea parlor to the public during this event.
- A Deposit is required to reserve the room. The
deposit consists of the Shower Event Charge PLUS the per guest charge
(above) for the first 15 people (even if you are expecting less than 15).
For example, if you are booking a Basic Bridal Shower, the deposit will be
$110 + ($10 x 15 = $150) for a total of $260 (plus 7.25% tax). This will cover
the first 15 guests.
- We require only a 72-Hour Final Headcount (so we can
ensure we have time to setup and bake appropriately). Compare that to
restaurants and banquet rooms that require guest counts far in advance. Your
final payment will be based on this Final Headcount number (less the first 15
guests that were already paid for in the deposit above). We will help you
select an RSVP date ahead of this 72-Hour deadline so you have time to contact
those who forget to RSVP (because it's a bummer having to pay for people that
don't show up). Be careful not to underestimate the Final Headcount because we
only prepare tables and food for the count you give us.
Fine Print: If the Final Count is less than 15, there is
no refund. If fewer guests show up than the Final Headcount predicted, you
will still be charged for the Final Headcount number (because we prepared for
them). If extra guests (beyond the Final Headcount) show up at the event, we
unfortunately reserve the right to either refuse their admittance or require
full payment for them even if we are not able to provide adequate food or
table seating for them. Please, oh please, oh please get good RSVPs so neither
you nor us get into that embarrassing situation.
- At the end of the event, a bill will be on hold for the
balance owed. Since the first 15 adults were paid for in the Deposit, this
bill will contain only charges for the remainder of the guests (not
counting the first 15), if any as
per the 72-hour Final Headcount PLUS a low 16% gratuity on the total
party cost (Shower Event Charge plus all per-person costs, excluding
taxes of course).
Fine Print: Because the 16% gratuity is very low
compared to other locations that might host a shower, you are more than
welcome to pay more than that amount, but you are not expected to. Our
associates will try to exceed your expectations regardless of your tipping
habits.
We also provide a variety of optional services including:
- Customized DVD Video of the shower ($125). Showing
the event, arrival and dress-up, guest's individual messages to the guest of
honor
(including freezing faces and fading from one face into the next between
guests' messages), presents, games, and other
memorable footage (each section is a different DVD menu option, professional
transitions and background music is included).
- Photo Packages (we can also shoot individual photos
if arranged ahead of time)
- 4x6 prints at $4/ea
- Combo set: 2 4x6 prints and 3 2x3 prints at $10/set
- 8x10 prints at $10/ea
- Deluxe Game Prizes (You specify the dollar value)
- Thank You Cards (cards and envelopes)
- Chauffeured Limousine pickup and drop off. Prices vary
depending on date, events in the region, pickup and drop off location, number
of people riding (determines the size/price of the limo), etc.
The best value is the minimum 3-hour rental which allows for cruise around time before the party, beverages in car,
photo opportunities, etc. Contact our party coordinator for details but an
average price range is roughly $280-380.
- Deluxe Game Prizes:
Unless told otherwise, we will provide the game prizes
as described above in the corresponding shower package. Optional Deluxe Game Prizes
for higher-value than above can be provided as an option. These are typically nicer gift shop
items, gift sets, or certificates of our choosing for the dollar value of your
choosing. So let us know what you want to do!
- Need something else? Ask our Party Coordinator!
Contact Us for more details or to
reserve a space on our calendar.
1All prices and features are
typical examples and are subject to change without notice. Specific features,
games, or food may not be exact but will be similar. Our intent is not to
mislead you but on occasion we might run out of specific supplies and need to
substitute items or we might forget
to consistently update the website after we've changed pricing elsewhere, etc. Besides, these little
notes make it less likely that you'll complain and we like to avoid complaints
as much as possible.
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in Placer County near the I-80
Corridor (Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Antelope, North Highlands, Citrus
Heights, Orangevale, Loomis, Penryn, Auburn) and only a short drive for other neighboring
California cities (Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, Orangevale, Lincoln, El Dorado
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