Gilded Age Afternoon Tea is pure gold at the Townsend

Deanne Smith, Rachel, Barb and Barbara Tabb at the Gilded Age Afternoon tea at the Townsend

Last weekend BTS presented "The Gilded Age" at the Townsend Hotel's afternoon tea. With the luxurious ambiance of the hotel's tea lobby, the amazing service under the direction of Laura K, and the delightfully enthusiastic guests, many donning hats and vintage finery, the afternoon was pure gold.

Guests starting to get seated at the Townsend's tea lobby

Before heading back to the late 1800's, guests were treated to the Townsend's scrumptious afternoon tea fare which included many new sweets and savories.  The always perfectly baked scones were served with clotted cream and, my favorite, lemon curd. Bottomless pots of earl grey and fruity herbal tea were served along with bubbly mimosas.

Good friend, Barb Tabb came to tea with Deanne Smith, the former sporting beautiful new accessories received for her February birthday. Three other guests were celebrating February birthdays as well. 

Everything was beautiful right down to the candelabras and white flower arrangements on the table.

Enjoying afternoon tea, fireside,  before the presentation.

Another wonderful tea time at Birmingham's Townsend Hotel. A great way to celebrate whether it be a birthday, an extravagant time in history or just a get together with friends. Afternoon tea at the Townsend is always worth its weight in gold!