[header] How to throw a tea party [title] Pick out a date for your tea party. [step] Choose a date and time for your tea party, ideally a week or two in advance so that those invited will have time to work the event into their schedules. Weekend afternoons are great for tea parties, as most people are off from work and looking for leisurely activities. 
A tea party in the afternoon will also serve nicely as midday refreshment. [substeps] Schedule the event around holidays and big events so that more of the invited guests will be free to attend.