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