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Last year during the wisteria bloom in my backyard, I was sad that no one was around to see how pretty it was so I decided that I would throw an annual afternoon tea garden party for all my friends when the wisteria is in full bloom. This party comes with a pretty specific dress code, decor list, DIY dupes and thrifted hacks, so follow along as I take on tackling the first ANNUAL TEA PARTY in my backyard.
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VIDEO CREDITS
Host & Creative : Kelsey MacDermaid
Art Assistant : Rochelle Gracey
Producer : Nina Pikula
Video Editors: Nick Liske & Justin Abalos
Social Media : Andrea Zombori & Melanie Parkinson
Master Baker : Sarah P.
Special Guests : Becky Wright & Rachael Nyhuus
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 - intro
2:17 - preparing my backyard for an outdoor party
4:10 - high tea party outfit
8:19 - high tea party food menu ideas
12:30 - sourcing vintage tea party decor & serve ware
14:01 - DIYing a 3 tiered tea dessert try
16:53 - DIY Tea Party Menus & Food Labels
17:27 - decorating for an outdoor garden party
19:09 - growing wisteria on a pergola
21:37 - throwing an outdoor garden tea party
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[@bubblegum123dftba]

Rochelle making the wisteria for you is literally the sweetest thing 💕💕💕

[@TheSorryGirls]

she is literally the best

[@kaitlynnmccomiskey4533]

can we get a tutorial short or something? I want to make them for my tiny backyard august wedding!

[@MBMCincy63]

Also, by having them you can put them aside for next year in that if the natural ones again don't bloom. Awesome job Rochelle 👏

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

AGREE

[@Carlie-nf7or]

I love Rochelle so much

[@feliciaivy]

Now Becky’s turn to do a disco themed party 🪩👀

[@nikolagostojic1000]

Yesss

[@elenabjxrn]

Combine those influences and it’s my dream wedding theme. I call it “A Midsummer Night’s Disco” 😂

[@deborahoneill5302]

yaaaaasssss pleeeeeease!!!

[@mehsinamarin1518]

Totally need to see one ❤

[@lunanight5366]

Please do it!! 🎉

[@xingcat]

Rochelle just quietly making the party's theme work again proves she's the best.

[@kategamgee]

Rochelle, the real MVP 💗

[@TheSorryGirls]

literally unmatched human being

[@erinvanhandel]

Have Rochelle (and her mom!) do a paper wisteria tutorial!

[@amycrippen9058]

I 😂😂 do😮n

[@moda78z]

Rochelle and her mama came to the rescue! Everything is so pretty 😍

[@TheSorryGirls]

its not even the first time! watch this vlog to see what else that dynamic duo did! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zl7JhJlrntGNsNE

[@juicyyybaby]

Rochelle deserves a raise !

[@heatherburke9583]

Bumppp

[@lindsaynicole8967]

I'm sure she's well-compensated

[@FangToh]

Rochelle is truly the definition of friend goals

[@StephPerla]

First, Rochelle = BFF goals. Second, I'd love more themed party content like this.

[@ljunson]

rochelle and her mom are literal angels for doing that omg

[@PreciousMe]

Rochelle needs to do a video on how to make the wisteria! Big Hugs

[@TheSorryGirls]

She loosely followed the directions in this video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqLbiIKdia-gqLs but instead of using origami paper she used tissue paper and cut up compostable straws instead of rolling up paper tubes!

[@alieknitzer]

First: We need a video of Nina (5:42) doing everything in that dress. Pick up sushi in that dress. Walking Bowie in that dress. Organizing the office in that dress. Second: Rochelle and her mum Making Wisteria is so genuinely sweet and next level, I don't anyone can even...

[@twistedfrannie9311]

Wisteria flowers can be used to make a lovely jelly as well , so once your tea party is over collect some flowers and make jelly to go onto next year's thumb print cookies or scones...or dry some flowers for tea or to put in shortbread cookies.....note you can also use forsythia, violet, peony, lilac, fireweed, Queen Anne's Lace ,rose petals and lavender.

[@TheSorryGirls]

oh my gosh how did I not know that I LOVE THAT

[@audreynothepburn7663]

That’s amazing! And sounds yummy!

[@Beaverthing]

I just want to make sure everyone reading this knows, that wisteria is poisonous. Not to the touch, and most people won't die from ingesting it. But it can make you very ill.

[@HighLadyoftheSpiteCourt]

well... the flowers are edible in moderation but the seeds, pods, and leaves are very poisonous. so be cautious.

[@nekiyamonea]

The friend that said “i feel so pretty” in the pink dress 🥰💕 my heart couldnt take the sweetness. Women deserve moments like that, where a dress makes them feel beautiful

[@fatiemahbenjamin4740]

Rochelle a true gem💚

[@sthxne9341]

OMG TEA PARTIES ARE MY CHILDHOOD DREAM FOR REAL

[@TheSorryGirls]

LITERALLY

[@francesocasio2871]

3things * racoons follow you😂 * love your outfit * Now I want to have a tea party ❤😅

[@TheSorryGirls]

1. as they should 2. thank you!! 3. you should!!

[@KallistoEismond]

Rochelle and her mother are such sweethearts 🥺 it made the party perfect

[@ERYN__]

It could be neat next year for a Wisteria party to do a Desperate Housewives inspired mystery party because they live on Wisteria Lane.

[@TheSorryGirls]

omg hahahahahaah

[@seejillmake]

I'm rewatching Desperate Housewives right now and that's all I could think of 💀

[@mmmetoxen]

We did the tiered plates for our wedding (and had cinnamon rolls instead of cake)! So easy - and we just re-used them for our baby shower. ❤

[@TheSorryGirls]

omg I love that so much thats so special

[@audreynothepburn7663]

That’s pretty cool! Plus you can just spray paint ( food safe ones) and just make it a theme too.

[@BSWVI]

Kelsey "Mother of Racoons, co-Creator of Sorry Girls, First in Her Game" rocking her beautiful home and inpiring esthetic!

[@TheSorryGirls]

New bio

[@jennifergraham3752]

Rochelle and her mom are rock stars! Would they film a tutorial on how they made them? Everything was beautiful and the food looked amazing. Well done. What a wonderful tradition to begin

[@eboneyirvine]

My mom has a beautiful wisteria in bc and if you hack it back aggressively after the first bloom is done 8/10 times you will get a second bloom by the end of summer. Also note it will break through wood and damage decking if not pruned.

[@hatorigirl1202]

I hope you kept Rochelle's wisteria for future years. "In case of lackluster wisteria break glass"

[@Aka_Vanii]

I love this idea. Also came out really pretty and looked super tasty. Shout out to Rochelle, Sarah and your grandma for their contributions.

[@TheSorryGirls]

all the MVPs

[@LeticiaCarvalho06]

Hey, The Sorry Girls team I just wanna say the videos are the highlight of my Tuesdays. Thank you! And Rochelle making the flowers literally made me tear up. I'm so glad I clicked on a Little Red Riding Hood costume tutorial back in the day. You guys are amazing!

[@ImpeccableLiving]

Afternoon tea and high tea are two different things. High tea is a formal event where tea is served at the table and seated on high back dining chairs. What you hosted was afternoon tea, which is sitting down for an afternoon treat of tea, sandwiches, scones, and cake. A lot of people get the two mixed up. The origin of afternoon tea dates back to England in 1840. Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford would become hungry around four o'clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o'clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter, and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her and it quickly became a fashionable social event.

[@waterbitten]

The dress that both Becky and Kelsey tried on was absolutely stunning on both of them. Amazing.

[@jokk130994]

So like I’m getting married soon and my theme is vintage tea party… and I’m using faux wisteria EVERYWHERE for the decor!! ❤❤❤❤❤ this video is everything to me right now!!

[@kennaharrison603]

Nina is adorable! Twirling away in her new dress from you!! Great party

[@lifeofnanaa]

Benoit Blanc being on the outfit inspo list!!

[@TheSorryGirls]

honestly an icon

[@AgentEPZ]

Can Rochelle do a video of tissue paper flowers? Like lavender and the wisteria?! I’d love to learn that

[@AscensionDreamer]

The 8-year-old in me snickered at "master baker".

[@TheSorryGirls]

it truly is the only title for her

[@dominiqueburns9918]

People! I think the last clip of the four (Kelsey, Becky, Rachael, Rochelle) means we are getting another sorry girl. It’s a clue. 😂 maybe! Calling it! Also, this video was so fun. 👏🏽

[@champagnelollipops5572]

Yessss! Rochelle for official Sorry Girl!

[@FanaticalLove]

fingers crossed !

[@lovingmayberry307]

@@brookeobscura It is not uncomfortable, nor is it cringe-worthy! She is proving herself, working her way up, as in every other job that can lead to promotion!

[@ImaginationInvasion]

@lovingmayberry307 nah I really get where @brookeobscura is coming from. I think it is uncomfortable, but I also think that TSG will add her soon!

[@asdfgMustafa]

I think they talked about this on one of the videos on their other channel

[@Angie-nl7bx]

A major thank you to all these recent videos for LITERALLY saving my wedding year. All the ideas I have and wanted to do for my bridal shower and wedding are now made possible from all your videos. Thank you from a South Florida bride 💕🙏🏼

[@snowwhite7341]

This reminds me of my wedding! I pulled out all my good China, crystal and silver plus borrowed more from my mother and aunties so everyone ate and drank from heritage pieces in our family. Very sentimental and meaningful for us.

[@c.c.quimby6757]

Rochelle and her mom's fauxsteria was such lovely bit of handiwork and so thoughtful! The whole event was just as pretty as can be...a yearly tradition perhaps?

[@vintagecameragirl]

I'm so doing this as my house warming party!

[@TheSorryGirls]

omg YAY

[@cassidy983]

I was just thinking this would be an adorable bridal party!!!

[@vintagecameragirl]

@@cassidy983 yes! You should look up old party games too!

[@cassidy983]

@@vintagecameragirl that’s a great idea thank you!!!

[@eily_b]

OMG, Rochelle and her Mom are gems!💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@rendezvouuus]

Rochelle and her mum is the sweetest human being ever!!! Such a gem💕 ANDDDD all of everyone's dresses were sooo ON POINT I LOVEEE the theme, hoping to see part 2 of the tea party with actual wisteria blooms next year, hopefully??

[@audreynothepburn7663]

Rochelle and her mom deserve a big fat raise and a vacation for saving the party!!

[@daughteroftheblessed839]

Your friend's reaction in the pink dress is priceless, that's how every woman should feel in a pretty dress. BTW the party was beautiful

[@camerontutwiler5076]

This is by far one of my favorite videos you all have made! Such a fun video idea.

[@justinabean94]

the way i screamed when becky came out in that second dress. hot gorls doing high tea is the summer we all need.

[@Ddrhl]

Start to finish, this was wonderful to watch. Thanks for bringing us along, Kelsey!

[@clairebeane3455]

I LOVE ThreadUp!! I LOVE tea parties!!! I LOVE airy, romantic floral vintage dresses!!!! My birthday is in two weeks and I have been planning something similar on my patio!!! My flowers are all abloom and my dresses and tea sets are at the ready!!!! Thank you for this!!! ❤❤❤

[@krystalobrien8622]

What I love about he plate kit is that you can take it apart to store -- genius!

[@LittleDergon]

love Becky's 'blue isn't my colour' bit 😂 I totally understand tho; dark blue is totally different to periwinkle blue when it comes to clothing

[@nefertitimontoya]

Haha yeah hue matters a lot less than saturation and value (and the way the hue leans) with colour palettes I find

[@darlouthia5153]

Rachelle and her mom for the win ! Absolutely loved this entire thing. So fun to see inspiration to realization. Bravo ❤❤❤

[@unidentifieduser]

rochelle you and your mom are such sweethearts!!! we appreciate you so much!!!!

[@pama.6410]

Everything came together so beautifully! Love the trays, the beautiful teacups, the beautiful food, the varied sitting areas, the faux wisteria, all of it. So glad you were blessed with a beautiful day for the get together. A little disappointed the team all sat together on the top deck. Expected everyone to be among the crowd enjoying and welcoming the others.

[@ChlorineBee]

Rochelle killed it! She's the best ❤

[@champagnelollipops5572]

The scenes with your grandma choosing linens and tea cups made me teary eyed. I miss my grandma so much 😢

[@phoebegonzales]

What a sweet idea! Celebrating nature and it's different moments is so important

[@LukMcKain]

😭🫶🏼🚨Screaming! Crying! Throwing up! The closing shot of all 4 ladies around the table was everything! What a gorgeous moment with Rachael and Rochelle and Kelsey and Becky!🚨🫶🏼😭 PS- WE NEED A PAPER WISTERIA GARLAND TUTORIAL FROM ROCHELLE! 💜💜💜

[@nefertitimontoya]

Love this whole video concept. The reason I like diy is the same reason I like event planning - so many creative aspects to put in work to pull together. I hope this does well enough to encourage you to make more content branching out like this!

[@karan_karan_karan]

becky was giving bombshell beauty in that dress with that hair okurrrrr

[@teressacooks7928]

Loved this...All the ladies (and gents) look fantastic. Loved, loved, loooved, the dresses on Nina and Becky. Loved friends going out of their way for you...WAY TO GO TEAM ROCHELLE! Last but not least.. big up's to the bakery queen for all the goodies and Kesley for hosting this theme party. Looking forward to seeing next year's party😍😍

[@JL11775]

Lovely tea party! Well done Kelsey and friends! 👏👏👏

[@supremeviloverlord]

I love Rochelle 🥰 and her mum. How sweet ❤

[@chooseyourthoughts7692]

The dresses were so pretty! Now I want more fashion/outfit content from the Sorrygirl team😊❤

[@sindysimms4001]

That was so thoughtful of Rachele.

[@champagnelollipops5572]

Rochelle!!! The sweetest idea and the handmade wisteria made the party. This was a gorgeous party Kelsey! Thanks for the Inspo

[@naynerboppers5254]

Love it! I have been thinking about growing this in my backyard once we replace our pergola. Plants not blooming some years (or not getting as many blooms) could be due to needing more fertilizer, soil amendments to change pH, or needing to be pruned. Try fertilizing, adjusting soil pH, & pruning during the most ideal times for that specific plant. Hope this helps!

[@lechatbotte.]

It’s also toxic so choose wisely

[@TheSorryGirls]

yah! im going to be doing a lot more research for next year to assure they bloom! but want to avoid toxic fertilizers and such! research tbd

[@kebert2thumbsup]

Rochelle and her mum are the sweetest and the cutest for making the wisteria for you!

[@SarahS-di1he]

absolutely in love with the vibes and the look-very inspired for my upcoming party, really well done and absolutely loved the dress try on portion. hope there is a short of y'alls party fits

[@ltwinkiec3172]

Truly a beautiful party, everyone being part of it was so wonderful, loved the dresses and thrifted finds, the “wisteria” quavering in the wind lent such an elegant touch ,great job!

[@erininglis2717]

This was literally the most perfect timing because I'm throwing an English Tea party for my mother in law's birthday in July! Another one knocked out the park ladies!!

[@elmiracarlos3535]

Super love everything. Esp the visuals! Such a vibe.

[@jeanettekakareka]

I would have been Kelsey being devastated the wisteria won't come in way too late in the game 😅😵‍💫such a shame, but at least she knows for next year and Rochelle made such a beautiful art installation to make the theme work!

[@higgeprivat3366]

Such a cute idea this tea party! And everybody was on board with their talents and Michelle : so mindful!

[@jennafriedrich]

I hope that this being an annual party also means we get an annual video/vlog! Love this!

[@ChlorineBee]

Can we talk about Rachel's dress! 💛🤍 Alice in wonderland vibes ✨️

[@angelicamichelle7860]

Okay but I love this idea. Like just throwing a party cuz the flowers bloomed???? Yes. We shouldn’t limit ourselves to what we throw parties for. Celebrate every damn thing!!!!

[@valeriehicks7050]

OMG talk about a dream of Rochelle in Wonder Land! Keep showing your dreams coming to light.

[@brendamejia3671]

I love a Tea Party 🎉Turned out so great. Rochelle and her mom are so sweet for making the Wisteria❤

[@anneyday3493]

This was the first time in four years that my wisteria bloomed, and the blossoms were only there for a few quick days due to our funky weather. I loved the flowers that Rochelle and her mom made, that just put the whole finishing touch to a very lovely party.

[@JlNXED]

This is the cutest and most special video, this looks so fun and tranquil, can only imagine next years too with all the lively plants.

[@lozarkderccy3254]

This was beautiful!! Love a party theme!

[@anutillman]

Rochelle and her mom making the wisteria! Now that IS some real love for DIYing! 💝💝💝

[@TrevMawee]

This is such a sweet idea and so pretty. As a Brit I can explain the difference between afternoon tea and high tea. You had afternoon tea, tea served with cakes, small sandwiches and scones. This was originally a way for the upper classes in the UK to break up the gap between lunch and dinner at around 4.00. High tea is where tea is served with hot food, this was usually around 5/6 and was generally the final meal of the day.

[@s328169347]

Protip! Freeze dried strawberries are available at Dollarama (Canada)!

[@kkatmom]

How beautiful! Your backyard was like a secret garden. My mother had wisteria growing on her porch, it grew up the sides, so the porch was hidden from the busy street I grew up on. Rochelle and her mother came through with the wisteria! It looked amazing. Your outfits were really cute and fit the day perfectly! I’ve made those three tier tray’s before and it really helps the put a tiny bit of silicone around the stem. It helps with the jiggling.

[@dkalisd]

All the dresses are so beautiful!

[@Sk3tchen]

This is exactly the vibe I am planning for my 30th garden tea party ❤😊🎉

[@vickinoeske1154]

Aw, Rochelle and her mom making paper Wisteria is the sweetest.💜 Beautiful tea party! The garden and decor look fab.

[@tamara10]

Everything looks so pretty

[@shirwayshams]

Rochelle is honestly a problem-solving genius! ❤

[@kathleenchang9206]

This was the BOMB!!! So much fun. Will be waiting for next year’s release.

[@daisyalas2280]

Now we need Rochelle's tutorial on how to make the faux wisteria!

[@ashleysloggett]

I hosted afternoon tea this past April for my besties baby shower and I totally feel you on all the elements! Love the moss in the place cards! Also, fun fact, High Tea - while bastardized in North America as fancy - is actually a 7pm meat and potatoes hot meal originating for the working class; while Afternoon Tea was invented by Queen Victoria as a small social meal around 4pm to tide her over between lunch and the traditional wealthy class 8pm dinner. Afternoon tea is the classy 3 course finger food Queens tea we all girl out for :) Yes, I spent way too much time on making it perfect. I feel like we'd be best friends haha

[@karenmcneill2602]

Great team work! Love the results!!!

[@Sugo538]

EVERYTHING IS SO GORGEOUS OMG

[@bexbergh4295]

Rochelle is the best.

[@pamelafox7677]

It was a really nice event. Still good with faux blooms. Your staff member looked so good in her rose dress.

[@tashan9563]

Everyone needs a Rochelle in their lives. You are the best! 💕

[@aakk8973]

It would have taken so much effort to put this episode together and i LOVE it. Its just so wholesome and contains all the things i love. From diys to to thrifting to decor ideas..❤ Amazing job guys

[@isavanstraelen2654]

This video is sooo wholesome, loved it from the beginning to the end 💗

[@ashleycrane1524]

I’m obsessed! You crushed it! Love everything!!!

[@mehsinamarin1518]

It was a great idea. And i love every choices. Specially your grandma. So cute. And Rochelle is rocking as always. Welcome to new intern.

[@NicoleHerrickDIY]

Wow the food and outfits look amazing! And Rochelle and her mum really saved the day with the wisteria. Now you’ve always got a backup!