Friday, November 27, 2009

Door Prizes!!

With only eight days left before our first ever event, there has been a lot of work behind the scenes to get ready. I've finally gotten the list of door prizes together and am super excited to present it here to everyone! We have had a number of really amazing door prizes donated to our tea from several very awesome vendors and individuals. Every person who attends will get a free door prize ticket, but you have to be present at the tea to play! Here is the list of the fantastics items we'll be giving away.


Commercial Donations
  1. One Yard Italian Silk "Beethoven Garnet" - HYENA Productions
  2. One Yard Italian Silk "Vivaldi Garnet" - HYENA Productions
  3. $25 Gift Certificate - Burnley & Trowbridge
  4. $50 Gift Certificate - Reconstructing History
  5. $10 Gift Certificate - Sapphire & Sage Accessories
  6. Gift Certificate for Lunch (up to $20) - Sugarplums Tea Room
  7. Gift Certificate for One Free Sewing Pattern - JP Ryan
  8. Sewing Pattern 215 "Empire Dress" - Folkwear Patterns
  9. Sewing Pattern "Elegant Ladies Closet" - Sense & Sensibility
  10. Sewing Pattern "Stovepipe Bonnet" - Mount Hood Creations
  11. One of a Kind Regency Reticule - Thread Bare Stichery

Individual Donations
  1. One Pair Button Closure Opera-Length Gloves - J. Nelson
  2. Vintage Natural Pearl Bracelet - J. Nelson
  3. Regency Inspired Coral Strand Necklace - N. Hering
  4. Voucher for Custom-made Cotton Regency Dress - S. Cote
  5. 2nd Voucher for Custom-made Cotton Regency Dress - S. Cote


I can't wait to see who gets to take these fantastic prizes home with them! Hope to see you all there on December 5th!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

A few updates for the tea!

With about 25 days left before our very first event, we've got a few rather important updates for those who are planning on joining us!

First off, we've had some really great door prizes donated to us by several members of the group and various companies. Everything from sewing patterns to gift certificates, jewelry and even a couple dresses are going to be given away to those who attend. Everyone gets a door prize ticket, but you have to attend to play!

Second, and I am so very sorry if anyone is upset by this, but the venue has specifically requested that no children come to this event. The house this is being held in is very old, and there are just too many tempting things out that someone could possibly hurt themselves on. We will have lots of kid-friendly events in the future, such as our upcoming spring picnic (date TBD).

Regarding RSVPs - it is very important that if you decide to come you let me know. Menus have been added to the website at the events page so you can see what is available. If you decide you want High Tea (the fancy tea service with all the trimmings) I must have a head count on that. They only serve the exact number of reservations they get that day and if you don't show, the tea still has to be paid for. Full details about how this will work are on the events page. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at info@garegency.org.

Very much looking forward to to seeing everyone there!