Tea Party Ideas That Are Simply Splendid!

Tea party ideas are a simply splendid idea for a girl's birthday party. It's a perfect chance for dressing up and having a 'grown up' tea.

The ideal location for tea party ideas is around a large table set in the garden. But if the weather is bad or there is not much room in the garden, a large table indoors is fine.

There is no need to invite many guests as the tea would get too rowdy, which is just not acceptable in such a formal event as high tea, unless you're having a Mad Hatters Tea Party!

Set everything out on the prettiest of tables and have an adult to act as hostess to serve each of the young ladies.

There are also many tea party themed party supplies you can use from the USA or UK.

INVITATIONS

No tea birthday party idea is complete without guests! To make your own party invitations use one large piece of pink card, a pink ribbon and some pink glitter.

First fold the card in half. Then draw a large tea cup (or tea pot) on it with the left side of the tea cup touching the fold of the card. Now cut around the tea cup leaving part of the fold (where the tea cup touches) so that the card can be opened. Make sure that you cut out the bit inside the handle of the cup.

Stick the pink ribbon on the brim of the tea cup or tie on the handle. Then add some pink glitter and write this verse inside the invitation:

"Dear Little Miss (guests name),

I would be delighted for you to attend my house, (address), for a very special afternoon tea, on the (date of party) at (time of party),

Just in time for tea!

Please wear your best pink clothes,

From your dear friend (birthday girls name)

RSVP (phone number)"

If you want to make some easy but professional looking invites then the Pink Heaven Party Angel recommends creating extraordinary free digital invitations in minutes at Smilebox.com! You can even add your own photos, video clips and music.

DECORATIONS

Use these simple childrens tea party ideas for decorations to make your little Pink Heaven Party Angels party a success:

A plain pink tablecloth covering the table.
White paper doily for each place setting.
A White plate and cup for each guest (For real authenticity use china, buy a cheap tea set if necessary) or use a tea party kit.
Pink Napkins
A vase of pink flowers in the center of the table or a tea party centerpiece
If the party is outside use lanterns or fairy lights for extra effect

Your best bet is to keep it simple.

The girls want to play being 'grown ups' so don't go overboard on the party decoration ideas. A few banners, streamers and balloons for a party effect are enough.

PARTY COSTUMES

Dressing up for a tea party is part of the fun. Make sure that each child comes in their best pink dresses and accessories, a pink party frock with a feather boa would be ideal.

Also princess costumes or vintage dressing up clothes are a great idea as they are usually posh and elegant.

Let them lend some of your costume jewelery and lipstick, maybe a lovely hat as well, and the little Pink Heaven Party Angels are ready for tea.

Just remember no tea party outfit is complete without a big posh hat and long gloves!

THE BIRTHDAY CAKE

No party is a party without a birthday cake and for birthday tea party ideas there is no exception. Remember to top with some tea party candles

A pink teapot
A pink tea cup
A flower shaped cake
Small cupcakes set in a circle, maybe with 2 or 3 tiers on a cake stand

FOOD AND DRINK

Of course you will be serving tea, whether it be hot or iced, but what shall you serve to keep the 'grown ups' happy?

The trick is to keep it dainty, like a light lunch. A nice tea pot shaped birthday cake would be fabulous idea and some pink lemonade for anyone who doesn't drink tea. Try some of these childrens tea party ideas for kids party food:

Dainty cup cakes (topped in pink icing)
Jam sandwiches (cut into triangles)
Scones and cream
Jelly and ice cream
Mini donuts
Shortbread biscuits

ENTERTAINMENT

Tea parties are not for just drinking tea the little misses need to have some fun too with these party entertainment ideas:

Traditional Games - Such as musical chairs and musical statues or a spin on a pairs game is the Tea for you party game.
Crafts - Such as flower making, tea pot painting or just letting the little Pink Heaven Party Angels make some menus and place cards for the table.
Make overs - Also why not give the girls a makeover after food. It'll make for some fabulous photo opportunities.

FAVORS

No need for loot bags at a tea party. A splendid tea party idea is to use large pink cups or mugs and fill with gifts and treats as birthday party favors or use pink tea cup favor boxes. Fill the cups with these special tea party treats:

A tea bag
Tea party stickers
Tea party coloring book
Some pink flower hair accessories
Personalized chocolate
A small pot of jam
Tea party notepad
Pink costume jewellery
A ready filled favor box
Thank You note

For extra effect and make some cute pink organza bags to put the favors in before putting them in the cups.

Remember, if you can't find what you are looking for here then why not ask the Pink Heaven Party Angel, who is there to answer all your party questions. Or why not help others with their party planning problems by answering their questions!

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