Tickets go on sale this Friday. Tickets are $20 per adult and $10 per child ages 11 and younger. To reserve tickets for either of two time slots: 1 to 2:30 p.m. or 3 to 4:30 p.m., call the church office at 989-356-0576.

The theme for this, the 32nd Victorian Tea, will be “Tea in the Crystal Palace,” featuring beautiful decorations that will make you think you just entered a castle fit for royalty.

“We are overjoyed and excited to continue a tradition that is longstanding at Trinity Episcopal Church,” said Kathryn Kunze, who co-chairs the Victorian Tea committee with Laurie Griggs.

She said the Crystal Palace theme was born after the gift of a gorgeous crystal vase in 2019.

Courtesy Photo Above, from left to right, Abby Schalte, Kelly Schalte, Linda Koppin, and Laurie Griggs dressed for the occasion at the 2019 Victorian Tea.

“Basically, it was a gift of a beautiful crystal vase that got me started on the crystal theme,” Kunze said, adding that the decorations will be modeled after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria’s Crystal Palace, built in 1851 in London.

Victorian wear is encouraged but not required to attend the Victorian Tea. Men and women are invited to attend this traditional event, which will include a variety of delicious sweet and savory treats, and, of course, tea.

Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 124 E. Washington Ave., Alpena.

Courtesy Photo Liliana Downs and daughter Mila Downs choose from a variety of delicate pastries at the 2019 Victorian Tea.

Courtesy Photo Above are the handsome butlers at the 2019 Victorian Tea. From left to right are Lew Kunze, Oliver Duthler, and Dr. Dan Maxwell, who is also a deacon at Trinity.

Courtesy Photo Above, Faith Cousins and her grandma Pam Woida pose for a photo at the 2019 Victorian Tea.