| Whether it's a special occasion like her | | | | the cupcakes on a tier pedestal for a festive |
| birthday or Easter or just an ordinary day, | | | | look. |
| having the perfect princess tea party is as | | | | |
| easy as 1, 2, 3. | | | | Keep the princesses entertained with a few |
| | | | princess tea party games. A princess favorite |
| Planning the perfect princess can be as much | | | | is kiss the frog. Place a disposable picture |
| as fun as the tea party itself. You are only | | | | of a frog on the wall. Apply lipstick to each |
| limited by your imagination. If your little | | | | princess. One by one blindfold each princess |
| princess is old enough, use this time to plan | | | | and spin her around a few times. She them |
| the tea party together and make the | | | | kisses the frog. Whichever princess comes |
| experience extra special. | | | | closest to the frog's lips is the winner. If |
| | | | she is lucky enough she may just have found |
| You want to first start out with a theme. | | | | her prince. |
| Choosing a specific theme can make planning | | | | |
| so much easier. For example if you want to do | | | | A few more games are: |
| a Cinderella theme party, you already know | | | | |
| that everything should be silver, light blue | | | | Which Princess Sings This? Each princess can |
| and white. If you want to choose a simple | | | | sing and act out the scene of a princess |
| princess themed that is not character based, | | | | movie and the rest have to guess the princess |
| then white, pink, purple and yellow are the | | | | and movie. Can be made more challenging by |
| basic colors used most often. | | | | not singing and just acting it out. |
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| After choosing your theme, you must now | | | | Royal Findings this game is great for the |
| choose the invitations and party dcor. If you | | | | younger princesses. Before the party begins |
| are planning a formal tea party, choose an | | | | hide several princess themed articles around |
| elegant invitation. If you are creating your | | | | the party area. Examples include crowns, |
| invitation this is easy to achieve by | | | | wands, jewels etc. Whatever they find they |
| choosing a script font and pretty, dainty | | | | can keep or trade. Be sure to either hide |
| paper. For extra elegance incorporate a bow | | | | plenty for everyone or give them each a turn. |
| or lace to the invitation. For a more | | | | After they find one thing, it's the next |
| whimsical party, try using glitter and | | | | princesses turn. |
| stickers to jazz up your invitations. | | | | |
| | | | Last but not least is Dress Up. For a more |
| The party decor should follow suit. An | | | | formal tea party the princesses can wear |
| elegant tea party should use linen table | | | | their own very pretty party dresses. For the |
| covers and napkins. Use porcelain, silver or | | | | more whimsical party purchase a dress up |
| ceramic tea set and adorn the table with a | | | | trunk and allow the girls to swap outfits. |
| floral centerpiece. Silver cutlery compliment | | | | Put out a spread of jewels, make up and |
| will compliment any of the tea sets | | | | feather boas and watch the beauties emerge. |
| wonderfully. To finish off the table dcor add | | | | |
| strings of faux pearls and rose petals. | | | | Other princess activities include make your |
| | | | own tiara, design your own slipper and make |
| The whimsical princess tea party is a lot | | | | your own wand. Most craft stores carry these |
| less formal, but can be just as pretty fun. A | | | | party activities kits or can find them online |
| plastic or porcelain tea set will work great. | | | | at party or princess websites. Another option |
| You can find lots of pretty plastic tea sets | | | | is to find articles that tell you how to |
| with the Disney Princesses on them. Cutlery | | | | create these projects yourself without having |
| can be colorful plastic ware used for a | | | | to purchase the kits. |
| party. Table covers can be plastic or paper. | | | | |
| Coordinate the table ware, table cover and | | | | Other tips to keep in mind are: |
| napkins for a more uniformed and festive | | | | |
| look. Fill a basket with faux flowers or | | | | Most tea sets come with enough pieces for 4 |
| jewelry and use as a centerpiece. The | | | | people. You may need to purchase several tea |
| whimsical tea party is less expensive and is | | | | sets to accommodate a larger party. |
| better suited for the princesses under age 8. | | | | |
| | | | A whimsical tea party is suggested for |
| The princess tea party menu can be just as | | | | princesses under age 8. The tea sets and dcor |
| simple. Keep in mind that the food is for | | | | are better suited for them. With plastic |
| little fingers and tummies when you create | | | | table covers and tea sets, mishaps are a |
| the menu. Your little princess' input can be | | | | breeze to clean up. |
| a huge help. What's a tea party without tea? | | | | |
| I don't know too many little princesses that | | | | If you need to purchase several tea sets, you |
| are regular tea drinkers. Try substituting | | | | don't want to be left with so many sets after |
| hot tea for iced tea. This is a great | | | | the party is over. Give each princess their |
| solution for the younger princesses. They can | | | | table setting as their favor. You can |
| still pour their own tea without the worries | | | | purchase nice gift boxes to place the set in |
| of burning themselves. It also works well | | | | after cleaning. Adorn with a bow and tag with |
| with the plastic tea sets. Another | | | | party information. |
| alternative is tea filled with fruit. These | | | | |
| teas taste more like fruit punch and the | | | | Use the table time to teach the princesses |
| princesses won't even know the difference. | | | | proper table manners and etiquette. This may |
| | | | be more suitable for the older princesses. A |
| Keep the foods small. The children's tea sets | | | | 3 year old may have a hard time figuring out |
| are small and the food should be able to fit | | | | what you are talking about. So if you are |
| on the plates perfectly. Finger sandwiches, | | | | trying to teach a room full of 3 years olds, |
| mini croissants, mini muffins and small tea | | | | you can wind up pulling your hair out. |
| cookies work well. If the tea party is for a | | | | |
| birthday party, try substituting a | | | | Most of all have fun! |
| traditional birthday cake for cupcakes. Place | | | | |