Tea Parties

Traditional tea party menus often include food such as cucumber, salmon and watercress sandwiches. However, chances are that your little girl and her tea party guests will prefer more...

Planning a girls tea party for your daughter and her friends allows you to teach her proper etiquette as well as providing an opportunity for various crafts you can do together. Making homemade...

Whether you are having a classic tea party for a group of women or throwing a girlie birthday party for your daughter, you can create a homemade tea party invitation that will impress your guests....

When hosting a girl's tea party, prepare the menu in advance. Take into account several of the guests' favorite foods. You may want to forgo smoked salmon and dill tea sandwiches but decide on ham...

Written by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, “Tea for Ruby” is about a little girl who receives an invitation to have tea with the queen. Excitedly she tells everyone during dinner with her mouth...

A tea party is an elegant alternative to lunch at a restaurant or at home. Not only does it harken back to a genteel era of impeccable manners but it also creates a unique setting for celebrating...

Victorians loved games, especially when the weather was less than desirable. Most games involved words or numbers. One of the most commonly known word games was Charades. Amusements were witty,...

A tea party can be a formal gathering or a more relaxed get-together, indoors or in the garden. Either way, charming but unobtrusive decor sets the tone for conversation and a sampling of finger...

Few things are sweeter than little girls in frilly dresses at a tea party. And tea parties (for adults, too) are becoming more and more fashionable. So a tea party birthday not only celebrates...

Creating a one-of-a-kind tea party for your little lady or gentleman can be one of the most memorable parties of your life--and, of course, that of your little one. Decorating for such a party may...

Tea parties should be elegant affairs for respectable little ladies. Cater to this theme by providing the supplies for wearable crafts that girls can show off during the event. Hats, gloves, and...

Tea parties conjure images of ladies in lovely Victorian garb, sitting at lace-covered tables, sipping from fine china. Of course, tea parties today need not be so formal and games for adult tea...

If you are planning a tea party birthday party or just a tea party for little girls or toddler girls, there are a few things you can do to keep everything fun, special, and off the carpet!

Rainbow teas are parties that feature food and decorations in the colors of the rainbow. They are most commonly hosted by Christian women and are sometimes thrown as fundraisers. The name is...

Rainbow teas are most often hosted by Christian women as church fund-raisers. Each color of the rainbow represents a characteristic or promise of God. For example, the color red stands for the...

Hosting a winter tea party means serving warm foods, spiced teas and often using minimal decorations, depending on your theme.

Tea parties are not just for little girls. Getting all your lady friends together, dressed in their Sunday best, for scrumptious food and delicious teas can be great fun. Below are a few ideas...

To truly throw a proper tea party, one must do more than simply serve tea. From the setting to decorations, from the attire to the guest list, this tea party will be special beyond her wildest...

Throw a Miss Spider tea party with decorations that remind your child of the beloved book by author David Kirk. You can refer to the book and the delightful Nick Jr. show for inspiration.

Tea parties are where ladies and gentlemen share a cup of tea with some light refreshments. Conversation is an important part of tea parties. Start guests talking by placing these ideas on cards...

The tea party can trace its origins back to England in the 17th century. As tea overtook ale as the national drink of England, the polite tradition of the afternoon tea party was born. There are...

Add to the holiday season with a relaxing and festive Christmas Tea. Plan your menu using the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays from cinnamon and allspice to red and green trimmings.

The tea party has been passed down largely due to the British custom of taking afternoon tea. Back in the mid-nineteenth century, the Duchess of Bedford sparked the custom when she invited her...

Afternoon tea began in the 1840s in England thanks to Anna Russell, the Duchess of Bedford. She invited friends to join her for a mid-afternoon snack of tea and light food to tide them over until...

A tea party is an elegant way to reconnect and entertain friends. A small token of appreciation at each setting will delight your guests with your thoughtfulness. Tea party favors should fit the...

Having your friends over for a spot of tea? Once the linens and tea cups are chosen a hostess needs to devise a menu for the tea party. You can be traditional or innovative. Tea time is usually...

Both adults and children may enjoy the relaxation and whimsicalness of an old-fashioned tea party. The host may hold a tea party to honor a birthday or a wedding shower, or just to symbolize a few...

Tea parties and princess parties are popular with little girls. Combining the two themes creates a unique party experience for the guests. The two themes blend well because they both take on a...

A tea party is all about relaxing, enjoying time with friends, displaying good manners and, of course, having some good tea and food. Providing guests with activities and games after they have...

Tea parties are appropriate for birthdays, showers or a get-together for friends. Elegant decorations can be added to the tea party for a special touch. The decoration ideas can be adapted for...

A garden tea party is a charming way to socialize with friends while adding a sense of nostalgia and elegance. You can choose to host a formal tea party or an informal tea party. A garden tea...

A high tea menu contains sweets and breads that complement the beverage. Besides brewing a pot of English evening tea for the guests, have a pot of hot water and an English tea sampler with...

If you belong to a tea club or just want to meet friends for lunch, consider hosting your event at a tearoom.

It is hard to tell whether mothers or daughters get more out of a mother and daughter tea party. Mothers get to be kids again and play dress up, while their daughters get some special time with...

Teddy bears love tea parties from the tips of their furry ears to the ends of their fuzzy toes. However, it is important to make a few modifications from the standard human tea party.

Princesses and tea parties go together like milk and cookies. Whether you are making the most of a slow afternoon or celebrating a special occasion, why not have a tea party for the princesses in...

A kid's tea party can be anything from a costume party to an etiquette lesson, but the best fit is somewhere in between. Let the mood of your tea party reflect the level of decorum that your kids...

An imaginary tea party is fun, but having a real young girls tea party is something your child will never forget. From the inviting of the guest to serving the tea is an experience to behold....

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Goth culture is strongly associated with night, but not all vampires and goths melt in the sunshine. What should you do for a day time party? Tea of course. It has that old fashioned Victorian...

Plan a fabulous tea party with friends and family.

Host a tea party with a late 60s twist.

A fancy tea party to be held outside is ideal for the little girl who loves to pretend. This party can be either simple or very fancy. You can throw one just for fun or for a birthday party....

Children love parties and little girls absolutely LOVE tea parties! Little boys are also getting into tea parties with the new variety of parties that are being hosted. Are you one of those moms...

We all know the game of choosing the right setting to meet someone to talk. Lunch is too rushed, dinner is too formal, and "drinks" is too loud and crowded. When you want to impress a guest (or a...

Tea parties and little girls go together perfectly. Tea parties and big girls are just as perfectly matched. There is something magical about tea parties, no matter your age. Imagine taking tea...

Tea parties have taken place for centuries but are becoming a rarity in today's society. Occasionally they pop up in the form of a bridal or baby shower, and once in a great while as the real...

Historically, a tea party is a gathering in the afternoon of a group of people (generally women, though men can sometimes be invited) for tea. This type of gathering has many rituals, such as the...

Dressing up in high heels and pearl necklaces, little girls have held tea parties for years. Sitting around a table with teddy bears and sipping tea is a favorite afternoon pastime. Planning a tea...

Full of chatter, scones, small sandwiches and more, tea parties provides great fun for girls of all ages. When it's time for the fun to end, these events give your guests something to remember you...