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Top 10 Tea Party Ideas

Tea parties are a great fun and are extremely popular. They are a wonderful way of celebrating different occasions including birthdays, retirement day, a mother/daughter celebration, a baby shower or even festivals like Easter or Halloween, etc.. They are simple, elegant and can be a fun way of enjoying any event that brings people closer to each other over a cup of tea.

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There are many interesting ways in which a tea party can be celebrated. People use their own imagination to come up with different themes and ideas for a tea party. The aim is to make things a little more interesting and fun. Also people want to make their party a little different from the rest. Although there are no steadfast rules to decide how one should plan, decorate and organize a tea party, following are some ideas that might help you make the best of your tea party and make it interesting and entertaining for the guests.

1. Determine the Purpose Behind the Tea Party

The purpose behind your tea party is extremely important as it will influence many decisions about the party. Whether it is a birthday party or a celebration of some special occasion? Whether it is just a fun party or some meaningful day like the Mother’s Day? This will also help you determine the best theme for the tea party.

2. Sending Invitations for the Tea Party

Make sure that you send attractive invitations for the tea party. There are many services that offer beautifully designed invitations based on your chosen theme. Choose one from them or put your own creative genius to work to come up with a unique invitations concept. However, make sure that you send the invitations a few weeks before the event to give ample time for people to prepare for it.

3. Decoration Ideas for the Tea Party

Like most other parties, tea party decorations can be based on a specific theme.
Whichever theme you select, it is important to make sure that the atmosphere is casual and comfortable. A more subdued ambiance will serve the purpose of a tea party better and make the guests feel chilled-out.
Use light shades of color for the decorations such as white, pink, blue, yellow, etc.
Use soft music for background to create a soothing and happy feeling.

4. Table Decorations for the Tea Party

Whether you use an antique piece of furniture including the table and chairs for the tea or a modern design, make sure that it is specious enough to accommodate the guests comfortably. Also see to it that it is spotlessly clean, polished and well-maintained.
Use an attractively laced or embroidered table-cloth and linen napkins for the table.
Arrange colored or white candlesticks to create a soft, delightful and cozy mood for the party.
Put beautiful flower bouquets to enhance the fresh and lively mood of the party.
Spread fresh rose-petals across the table to add a bit of royalty and elegance to the party.

5. Tea Party Menu Ideas

It is a casual way of celebration. It doesn’t need elaborate decorations or exquisite menu items. Simple food presented in an interesting way is enough to keep the guests pleased and amused.

A buffet style arrangement is best for a tea party as it adds to the casual and cordial atmosphere of the party.
Arrange food items such as tea-sandwiches, tea and other beverages, desserts, etc. in an inviting manner in china-clay or glass ware.
Use a nice tea-set for offering fine tea. You may offer black, white or green tea in various flavors. Serve it iced or hot according to people’s preferences.
Keep all the additives including sugar, sugar-free alternatives, milk, honey, fresh mint, lemon, etc. handy.

6. Mad Hatter Tea Party Theme

As the name suggests, this is a theme that allows some madness in you to pour out in the party. Being somewhat crazy and unconventional is the key for this theme to be successful.

There are specially designed invitations for a mad hatter party theme. You can use an online event planning service to choose and send them online or in a printed format.
Make the decorations bright and colorful including the table-cloth, linens, curtains, etc.
Use fanned playing cards to decorate walls, doors, windows, tables, etc. and hang them from ceiling.
Hanging some colored paper lanterns over the table will add to the fun atmosphere of the party.
Make sure that everyone wears fancy-looking colorful outfits and hats for the party as being a little mad is totally allowed here.

7. Mother and Daughter Tea Party Theme

Celebrating a mother and daughter tea party could be a wonderful experience with the added sentiment of the occasion. Make sure that the decorations and atmosphere is conducive to the special tenderness of the occasion. When you invite mothers and daughters for the party, tell them to bring along their favorite tea-sets. The stories behind them could be an entertaining one for the guests to share with each other, while sipping on their favorite tea.

8. Garden Tea Party Theme

Ask the guest to dress in a more elaborate manner with flowing party gowns and beautiful diamond or pearl earrings and necklaces.
Decorate with light colored table cloths and linen napkins. Use plenty of floral designs for table cloths and other fabric to enhance the garden look of the event.
Use bouquets of fresh and colorful flowers in large vases to decorate the tables.
Various delicious menus including tea party sandwiches, beverages and desserts can be served on the occasion.

9. Cupcake Tea Party

A cupcake tea party is also quite a popular version of a tea party. Tell every guest to bring along with them their most favorite home-made cupcakes for the party. Ask them to bring small sized ones so that all other guests can taste several of them. They can also share their recipes with other guests so that everyone learns something new.

10. Bridal Shower Tea Party Theme

Bridal shower can be a wonderful occasion to celebrate with a nice tea party. Making the decorations elegant and beautiful is important for the party. A mixture of traditional and modern decorations will do the trick for you. Beautiful table-cloths, fresh flowers and elegant plates and other serving pieces will make the event will make the bride feel great.

Tea party ideas are many and it is only limited by your imagination how you make the most of your special event. You can always turn to professional party planners for new ideas and a helping hand to make your party a grand success.