My sweet friend Shawna tweeted the prettiest photo of her nieces's tea party and I was instantly inspired to write a post about lovely tea party ideas. But I knew that she was the one who could inspire us all the most with her words, fun photos, and ideas. I'm so happy that Shawna is here today to give us all some inspiration on how to not only host a lovely tea party but how to have a great gathering with family and friends...
"Hi everyone! It is Shawna from Poppies and Sunshine and I am so honored to be guest posting again here at All Women Stalk! Today I am going to share with you 8 Tea Party Ideas! I think tea parties are wonderful to have no matter how old you are! They are a great way to socialize with friends in a special setting. Tea parties do not have an exact science. The most important thing is to have fun with the whole process!"
1. Choosing a Theme: Fun Tea Party Ideas...
"This isn't necessary, but can be lots of fun! You can choose just about any theme for a tea party, such as the Alice in Wonderland theme pictured above with all the clocks. If you enjoy literature, have a book-themed tea party. Like Paris? Have a French theme!"
2. Tea Party Invitations...
"Once you have a theme, send out invitations at least two weeks before your party. You could create your own, be completely modern and send out evites (email invitations), or get custom made invitations like the one above! It is a nice gesture to ask your guests on the invitation if they have any food allergies that they can notify you about when they RSVP.
3. Tea Party Ideas for Locations...
"Decide on a location. If the weather is nice, it is a lovely idea to have the party amongst the flowers and trees outside in the garden! Maybe you have a special place in your home besides a dining room that would be perfect for a tea party. Try to think outside the box for something a little extra special!"
4. Tea Party Ideas for Decor...
"Plan your decor. Lovely linens and fresh cut flowers are my favorite tea party decorations. The possibilities are endless though. What a cute idea to stack a couple books, tea cups and saucers together like the picture above. If you choose to have your party outside, hang lanterns or make your own bunting banner. Whatever your theme may be, draw inspiration from that, such as the books pictured above for a literature theme."
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