A Spring Tea Party for Little Girls
Spring Bouquets, Little Princesses in Party Dresses, Tiny Tea Sets
Feb 15, 2009
Dressing up in their princess dresses or even in mom's fancy clothes makes little girls feel special. Hosting a tea party on the patio among the spring blossoms is a fun way to let them pretend for an afternoon that they are part of grownup society. Create an atmosphere of sophistication and elegance for them and they will enjoy their afternoon as little ladies.
Start With the Decorations
The best place for this party is on the patio, where the girls can enjoy the spring air and scents of new grass and blossoms coming from the yard or garden. Pick a day that is warm, but not too hot. After sweeping off the winter accumulation of dirt and leaves from the patio, put a nice tablecloth on the patio table. A square table works best for this, even one with an umbrella if the patio is not covered. Use the good napkins and silver, along with a child's tea set. Pick some flowers and create a lovely spring bouquet for the center of the table.
Send the Invitations
Create unique invitations with the computer or craft paper and glue. Make the invitations festive, colorful and be sure to include the time, date, and what the party is for. The invitations can say something like this: "Tea Party at Trinity's House: Dress up in your best party dress or dress up clothes!" Hand deliver the invitations if possible, including a sprig of flowers with each one. Be sure to emphasize the dressing up aspect of the party so the little girls come dressed accordingly. Consult Ten Tips for Tea Party Etiquette for ideas for information to include in the invitation.
Prepare the Party Food
Little girls won't necessarily like real tea, so it is OK to serve milk or juice. If tea is served, be sure to include plenty of sugar cubes for the girls to sweeten it. Make or purchase small cookies or cakes to serve with the tea. Set a plate of the sweet treats on the table along with the tea set. Make sure to have extra beverage in another pitcher close by to re-fill the teapot from the child's tea set.
When the Guests Arrive
Have the hostess show the guests to the patio, where they can be seated. Once they are all seated, the little hostess can pour their tea for them. Pass the plate of treats around so each one has a cookie or piece of cake. The girls will visit over their cookies and milk (or juice or tea). Depending on the age of the girls this part of the tea party could last up to half an hour, or it may be over in a few minutes. When the girls are finished, have the hostess thank them for coming, and present each of them with a small token, a spring flower, or a cookie in a lacy bag, to take home with them.
After the Party is Over
Once everyone has gone home, clean up the party dishes and let the hostess know how special and wonderful the party was. All of the guests should also prepare a thank you note to send to the hostess after they get home.
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