How to Host a Tea Party for Young Girls
Host a tea party for young girls to celebrate your daughter's birthday or make her regular play date more interesting. Follow the package instructions when preparing the tea; for example, white tea shouldn't steep as long as black tea. Serve ice tea, juice or punch if it's too warm for hot tea. Set up one large table if the girls need adult supervision. If the children are old enough to serve themselves, set up two tables -- one for the adults and one for the girls. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Invitations
- Tablecloth
- Napkins
- Silverware
- China
- Cups
- Saucers
- Place cards
- Food
- Tea
- Tea pot
Instructions
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Send invitations to your guests. Keep your guest list small to create an intimate atmosphere for your tea party. Ask your guests to wear hats, gloves and dresses in keeping with your elegant afternoon tea theme.
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Decorate your tea table with a pretty lace tablecloth, cloth napkins, silverware and real china. Include a cup and saucer at each place setting; replace cups with ice tea goblets if you're serving cold beverages. Use place cards so your guests know where you want them to sit.
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Plan a tea party menu that includes savory and sweet food. Serve fresh food that's easy for little ones to eat without making a mess. Examples include small sandwiches, biscuits, scones, cookies, petit fours and miniature cupcakes. Include seasonal fruits and veggies, such as cucumbers, carrots, celery, raspberries and blueberries. Use a melon baller to scoop out bite-size pieces of watermelon and cantaloupe.
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Use your tea party as a fun way to teach children about good manners. Instruct the girls in proper etiquette before sitting down to tea. Keep the lesson short to avoid losing the children's attention.
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Give guests loose tea leaves or tea bags as party favors. Include instructions for brewing the tea.
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Tips & Warnings
Take plenty of pictures during your tea party. Send copies home with your guests as party favors.
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