An Alice in Wonderland party theme has become popular lately and there are so many ways to style this theme! Whether you go for a colourful mad hatters tea party, or perhaps a subtler pretty tea party look, or incorporating card patterns and the queen of hearts – there are many ways to go. Props are important for this theme whether it be flamingos, clocks, rabbits, oversized tea cups etc you can have fun with turning the party into a true wonderland! For those of you who love to DIY you could easily make props yourself for this theme with giant cards, little “eat me/drink me” signs, “this way/that way signs” etc. See my PINTEREST board for this theme for more ideas.
Also for more TEA PARTY items, view my Tea Party shopping guide blog post. My flamingo party shopping guide also has some great flamingo items which would suit an Alice in Wonderland party.
I hope you enjoy some of the finds in this post where I have tried to include Alice in Wonderland party supplies to suit the different looks you can go for. You can visit the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory for more vendors to use when planning this Alice in Wonderland party!
Invitations and Printables
Use a party printable set to decorate your whole Alice in Wonderland party from the invite to buntings, cupcake toppers, “Eat me/drink me” tags, bottle labels – everything you need!:
Alice in wonderland party printables – Memories are Sweet
Alice in wonderland Party invitation and printables – Sassby Printable Parties
Alice in Wonderland printables “Wonderland Whimsy” – Style Me Gorgeous
Alice in Wonderland invitation and stationery – I Will Invitations
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Mad Hatter tea party printables – Sweet Scarlet Designs
Alice in wonderland party printables – Creative Little Stars
Alice in wonderland inspired printables – PS Made With Love
Alice in wonderland party signs printable in different colours – Glitter Ink Designs (ETSY)
Decorations
These are great to incorporate hearts and other card patterns into your party:
Red hearts lantern – Heads and Tales
Red heart lantern – Occasion by Design
White with red hearts balloon – Occasion by Design
Heart garland by Penny Lane Studio – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Such a fun Alice in Wonderland decoration!:
Alice in Wonderland handmade party pom – Theme It Party Boxes
Gorgeous if you are going for a blue/white colour scheme:
Blue, white and silver tassel garland – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Perfect for a bright mad hatters party!:
Bright pink chevron bunting – Little Red Chick Party Boutique
Blue paper fan – Just Party Supplies
Giant flowers such as this in red and white would make a fantastic backdrop:
Giant paper flowers – Hanging Pretty
Some fun props to include:
Acrylic Alice in Wonderland props – Dream a Little Dream Parties
White rabbit paper silhouette – Ready To Party
Tableware
Some fun paper tablerunners which could work for this theme. More of a range of different patterns if you visit these stores too:
Kaleidoscope bright table runner – The Party Parlour
Blue table runner – Love The Occasion
I think these plates would work in perfectly for this Alice In Wonderland theme featuring diamonds and hearts:
Pink diamond plates – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Aqua heart plates – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Pink plates with heart – Love The Occasion
Perfect for a pretty tea party look:
Truly Scrumptious round paper plates – My Party Boutique
For a bright pop of colour these plates are fun:
Chevron hot pink plates – Sweet Tea Party Supplies
These snack trays available in the ace/spades/club/hearts are also a fun way to serve food for an Alice in Wonderland party:
Alice in Wonderland Ace snack tray – Ready to Party
These cute plastic drink bottles are safe for little kids. Pop a “Drink me” tag around them for a cute Alice in wonderland look:
Plastic milk bottles – Ready To Party
Little heart straws would look so sweet with a “drink me” flag attached!:
Red heart straws – Style Party Love
Or for a touch of flamingo to your Alice in wonderland party, try these straws:
Flamingo straws – The Little Big Company
Perfect Alice in wonderland party cutlery!:
Alice in Wonderland wooden cutlery and crayon boxes – Bespoke Party Products
Sweet Treats
Use “Eat me” and “Drink me” labels on your various food items for this theme. You can use party printables to DIY or purchase pre-made labels such as these:
Eat Me cupcake toppers – Ready To Party
Some fun items which would work into an Alice in wonderland party theme:
Flamingo cupcake toppers – Heads and Tales
Hearts cupcake wrappers/baking cups – Little Red Chick
Red heart cupcake toppers – The Party Parlour
Alice teapot cupcake stands – Confectionately Yours
Remember to view the Cakes and Desserts category on the directory if you need someone to create Alice in Wonderland cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more!:
Alice in wonderland cookies – One Sweet Chick couture cookies and cake (Sydney)
Alice in wonderland cupcakes – Theme My Party (Sydney)
Hire:
There are some wonderful props available for this theme! You can really have fun with it and not have to worry about storing the props after the party if you hire them:
Alice in Wonderland party props for hire (Sydney) – Tiny Tots Toy Hire
Alice in Wonderland party props for hire (Sydney) – Tiny Tots Toy Hire
Chair for Alice in Wonderland party, for hire in Brisbane – Party Prop Hire
Alice in wonderland tea stack prop for hire (Brisbane) – Party Prop Hire
Love these GIANT cards and cups for this theme:
Giant cards for hire – Sweet Celebrations (Sydney)
Oversized cups for hire – Sweet Celebrations (Sydney)
Chair to hire – Sweet Celebrations (Sydney)
Moss bunny and tea cups for hire (Melb) – The Borrower’s Boutique
Alice in wonderland fabric backdrop to hire – Little Wish Parties (Sydney)
A mirror prop is perfect for an ‘Alice through the looking glass’ prop:
Mirror for hire – My Sweet Event Hire (Melb)
A group of mismatched chairs would look perfect for a garden Mad Hatters tea party:
Vintage wooden children’s chairs for hire – My Garden Party (Sydney)
Lawn games for hire – Lovely Occasions and Styled Events (Qld)
Alice in Wonderland party props and items:
A few extra props you could use for this Alice in Wonderland party theme or to inspire you with ideas:
Alice in wonderland party photo booth props – Ready To Party
PRINTABLE mad hatter hats – Print Ink (ETSY)
Alice in Wonderland clock – The Little Big Company
Mix and match different coloured teacups for decoration:
Yellow teacup for Alice in Wonderland party – The Little Big Company
Wooden heart trays – The Little Big Company
53cm large queen of hearts card – Ready To Party
Why not get your birthday boy or girl their own mad hatter hat?:
Mad hatter mini top hat (custom made) – Little Miss Charlie’s Treasures
Cute figurines like this can be great to use on your dessert table:
Alice in Wonderland figurines – Heads and Tales
Party favours
Love these flamingo topped bottles:!
Alice in wonderland party lolly bottles- Heads and Tales
For a mad hatters tea party these teapot favour boxes would be great. Depending on the look you are going for you could have them made using bright colours:
Teapot favour boxes – Bespoke Party Products
Cute Alice in wonderland chocolate bars and treat tubes:
Alice in wonderland treat tubes and chocolate bars – Sweetheart Party Extras
Use a fun Alice in wonderland printable tag attached to a favour bag:
Favour bag and red heart tag – Style Party Love
Blue and white Sambellina favour bag – Love The Occasion
Cute red heart washi tape – perfect for little touches whether on party favour bags or other accessories at your Alice in Wonderland party:
Red heart washi tape – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Real Parties
A stylish Queen of hearts baby shower party styled by Bella Sweets. A gorgeous take on this theme!
Creative and fun “Emma in wonderland” themed party by Gisela of Theme My Party
Alice in wonderland, shabby chic style by Little Party Studio
Brilliant Alice in Wonderland party by Kiss Me Kate featured on the Amy Atlas blog
Pretty Alice in Wonderland party featured on Hostess with the Mostess
A pretty Alice in Wonderland party by Marie Louise – Candy Buffet and Events
A fun Alice in wonderland baby shower by A and K Candy Buffets
A tea party is a gorgeous and popular party theme whether it be a tea party 1st birthday, a little girl’s birthday, bridal shower or baby shower. I have filled this post with lots of tea party supplies and decorations to help you start your planning. I couldn’t possibly include all the lovely party supplies available for a tea party so please browse the children’s party directory for more.
Tea Party printables and invitations
Tea Party printables – Edgehouse Design
High Tea party printables – 2 Love Birds
Blossom tea party printables – Upon a Time Designs
Tea 4 Me tea party invitations and stationery – I Will Invitations
Tea party printables – Pretty and Print
Vintage tea party printables – Jo Studio
Tea Party printables – Paper Blossom Creations
Tea party shabby chic printable invitation – Giggles and Grace Designs
Tea Party invitation printable – Coco & Ella Designs
Tea Party decorations
Floral and doily bunting – Love the Occasion
Shabby Chic tattered bunting in pink – Sweet Tea Party Supplies
Hanging Pretty creates various paper flowers in different sizes and styles, perfect for this theme!
Handmade paper flower garland – Hanging Pretty
Robert Gordon floral paper lanterns – Sweet Celebrations
Lace paper lantern – Sweet Tea Party Supplies
Floral high tea lanterns – Occasion by Design
Tulle pom poms by Pom Pom Princess – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Vintage floral paper fans – The Little Big Company
Floral paper bunting Utterly Scrumptious – Just Party Supplies
Floral personalised bunting – Love JK
Floral laser cut bunting kit – Style Party Love
Tassel garland handmade – Divine Drops
Teapot garland – Penny Lane Studio
Tableware
White tulle tablecloth – Saffy & May
Floral truly scrumptious tablecloth – Just Party Supplies
Flower grass mats – Saffy & May
Damask large party plate – Sweet Tea Party Supplies
Love Mae flower bouquet party plates – My Garden Party
Vintage rose party plate – Fantasy Kids Parties
Belle and Boo plates – Love Eva Party Rentals
Truly Scrumptious paper plates – Just Party Supplies
Tiffany blue lace paper plate – Sweet Celebrations
Vintage doily party kit- My Party Boutique
There are lots of gorgeous teapots, teacups and cake stands perfect for a tea party on the Little Big Company store:
Tiffany blue tea cup – The Little Big Company
I also love these little mini tea cups:
Maxwell and William’s demi teacup and saucer – Maxwell and Williams
For something fun and child friendly, try these sipper cups:
Tea cup sipper cup – The Little Big Company
Mini glass bottle lace doily – Love The Occasion
Floral paper straws – The Party Parlour
Love this pretty range for a tea party. Customised spoons, tea bag and more:
Floral spoons – Bespoke Party Products
Personalised tea cup labels – Bespoke Party Products
Sweet Treats
Some pretty items for your tea party desserts, cupcakes and treats:
Tea party lollipops – The Little Big Company
Sweet Melody 3 tier stand – Sweet Tea Party Supplies
Pastries & Pearl Birdcage Cake Stand – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Vintage roses cupcake wrapper – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Floral pink cameo cupcake wrappers – The Party Parlour
Square floral patty cups – The Party Parlour
A floral cake topper would be lovely for a tea party cake:
Floral cake topper bunting – Penny Lane Studio
Such a gorgeous crystal cake stand for this theme:
Crystal cake stand – Little Wish Parties
You can find lots of talented cake and dessert makers on the Directory to create something for this theme:
Shabby chic floral cake – Minnie’s Sweet Creations
Teapot cookies – The Iced Biscuit (Melbourne)
Teapot and Teacup cookies – One Sweet Chick Couture Cookies & Cake (Sydney)
Tea Party Hire items
If you’re planning a tea party, it can be more affordable to hire out all the pretty teaware, cake stands and crockery. View the HIRE section of the Party Directory to view all the vendors in your state.
Petite high tea hire for children – The Borrower’s Boutique (Melbourne)
Tea Party Kids table, chairs, tablecloth and tableware for hire – Sweet Celebrations
Kids party hire package – Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations (Perth)
Dresser and tea cups for hire – Pretty Little Vintage (Melb)
A whole range of beautiful teaware is available to hire from Little Red Chick:
Floral liberty teapot and teaware for hire – Little Red Chick Party Boutique (Sydney)
Floral high tea items for hire – Little Red Chick party boutique (Sydney)
How pretty is this cart for a tea party?:
White cart for hire – Sweet Creations by Sharms (Melb)
For a vintage feel, mix and match the lovely vintage children’s chairs from My Garden Party:
Vintage children’s chairs for hire – My Garden Party (Sydney)
Drink dispensers for hire – Ever so Sweet Lolly Buffet & High Tea Tableware hire and event styling (Sydney)
Birdcage stand and other props for hire – Simple Elegance (Melb)
Such pretty hire items from Tiny Tots Toy Hire:
French metal tea cart for hire – Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney)
French dresser for hire – Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney)
Garden party kids chairs for hire – Sweet Little Details (Brisbane)
Tea party in a box for hire – Vintage Thoughts (Sydney)
Cake stand and candy jar hire – Your Style Dessert and Lolly Buffet Tableware hire (Ipswich, Qld)
Tea party props and other items:
A lovely way to welcome your guests to a tea party using a sweet chalkboard sign:
Small chalkboard stand – Little Red Chick party boutique
Perfect for a riser on your dessert table:
Floral suitcase set of 3 – Inside Out Organic
Tea cup place card holders – The Little Big Company
These items would make lovely centrepieces or props:
Doily tea cup and saucer – Love the Occasion
Teapot vase centrepiece Pastries and Pearls – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
A special crown for the birthday girl. These can be made as a crown or a party hat in a style to suit the theme:
Floral handmade party crown – Little Miss Charlie’s Treasure
Favour Packaging
Robert Gordon sunny days floral favour bags – Sweet Celebrations
Tea party favour bags – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Shabby chic floral favour bags – Little Wish Parties
Party handbag favour bag – Little Red Chick party boutique
Vintage favour bags – Just Party Supplies
Real Parties
Beautiful princess tea party by Sugar Coated Candy & Dessert Buffet’s featured on Kara’s Party Ideas.
Gorgeous Kitchen tea inspiration in this party by Events by Nat in mint, pink and gold.
Pretty floral 9th birthday with lots of DIY tutorials by Linda from Bubble and Sweet
My own daughter’s “I’m a little teapot” 2nd birthday party
Spring is in the air, and now is the perfect time to get to planning for a sweet garden tea party {of course any time of year is a wonderful time for a tea party don’t you think?}.
I know a lot of you loved the Tea Party Theme post we shared recently and now I am excited to share with you exclusive images and details of a sweet Springtime Tea party styled by Whimsy Petite Styling, Brisbane. Don’t miss also a special offer for our Life’s Little Celebrations readers at the end of this post! =)
For Tash, stylist at Whimsy Petite Styling, Spring evokes images of blue skies & green grass, pretty spring blooms & summer dresses, sophisticated garden soirees and afternoons filled with casual delight!
These images were her inspiration behind this gorgeous 4th birthday party.
As Tash explains “This was to be a sophisticated tea party for little ladies, not sparing any of the trims. From beautiful handmade linens, to antique fine china, luscious floral arrangements and a homemade menu to delight the tastebuds. The little guests were to enjoy an afternoon of good old fashioned high society living”.
Guests arrived in pretty dresses with beautiful spring inspired accessories – instantly setting the tone for a delightful afternoon soiree.
Despite the best laid plans the day of the party did not in fact bring blue skies for the most part – thankfully a well sized deck was at hand to allow the soiree to go ahead.
I love the look of this table dressed with linen tablecloths and pretty pastel colour tableware! Oh and how lovely are those pretty personalised party hats which doubled as place settings?
Antique tea cups were the perfect vessel for jelly cups. Topped with a dollop of cream and raspberry, the little guests felt quite grown up using their “grown up” tea cups which is a great way of using pretty teaware for the little one’s!
The menu consisted of old fashioned homemade treats: Fruit Kebabs {with dipping marshmallow}, chocolate brownies, lemon tarts, finger sandwiches, jelly cups, and individual serves in Robert Gordon cups of old fashioned sweets and caramel popcorn.
Adults also enjoyed a selection of cheese and fruit platters at their table.
Despite the disappointment of not having the table set up under the shade of the trees on the beautiful green lawn as planned, the weather did manage to hold out long enough for guests to enjoy old fashioned lawn games of egg and spoon races,a three legged race, an egg hunt and relays. A bunting created start and finish lines which added sweet character to the lovely back yard – what a great idea!
4 year olds love getting crafty don’t they! Whimsy Petite Styling came up with a quaint idea of each of the girls decorating their own flower pot which would be their take home gift. Each guest received their own apron, brushes and ready to paint pot. Seedling trays were used as paint pallets and painted old tins for the water to wash the brushes off in. You can just imagine the wonderful time they would have had creating bright pots which dried while they enjoyed other party activities. The girls then took these home with a packet of spring flower seeds to plant and enjoy in the coming weeks. What a unique party favour!
For those of you planning a tea party theme here are Whimsy Petites top tips for a great tea party:
• It doesn’t have to cost you the earth! You’d be surprised what you probably already have around the house to use as tableware, props etc. And if you don’t have any…it won’t take long to find someone who does!
• The best way to use your fine china….is to actually use it! Dust off Grans old tea set and get some joy out of it! Not using your old china makes it brittle – then no one will get to enjoy it {I always say there’s no point saving it for the queens visit…I don’t think she will ever come!}
• Consider safety and practicality too….we use melamine plates at children’s place setting to reduce likely hood of breakage { other platters and teacups on the setting in this party are all antique china}
• If you don’t have any old cups and saucers you can find them easily enough at second hand stores. A mismatched setting always adds character and interest to the table so don’t be too worried about finding complete sets.
• Be sure to press your table linen – a crisp clean cloth lays the foundation for a beautiful, sophisticated table setting.
• Coordinate your colour palette and be sure to flow it throughout the event
• Flowers are a must! They are an essential element to creating a beautiful spring atmosphere to a tea party, and there are so many beautiful blooms to choose from! Place a number of arrangements around the party to create atmosphere and bring the delight of a spring garden to all corners of the party
• Use items like cookie jars, ornate glasses or recycled jars as vessels for pretty spring blooms.
• Keep your menu simple. Bite sized finger foods is ideal for this type of party….and traditional homemade foods are the perfect option for this theme
• Be sure not to forget the adults at the soiree – provide a simple range of refreshments and nibbles for them too
• Keep games simple and fun – they don’t have to be about winning prizes – children love old fashioned games like, relay races, hoola hoops or scavenger hunts..these keep them giggling and occupied for ages
• Hang reusable decorations like pom poms, lanterns or buntings – they all look fabulous rehung in a little ones bedroom or playroom; and are a lasting reminder of the celebration they had
• Keep thank you gifts simple and in keeping with the theme – a garden pot with seeds; a single tea set with cookies; a pretty headband and accessories….something that will last and bring joy to your guests which will generally last longer than the car ride home.
Exclusive LLC reader offer
If you loved the pretty bunting and just gorgeous party hat’s used in this tea party then you are going to love this special offer available to YOU!
Whimsy Petite would like to offer the readers of Life’s Little Celebrations a wonderful Tea Party themed discount to celebrate the coming of spring and the successful launch of their business this year.
Start styling your own spring themed tea party with this wonderful offer of a 3m handmade fabric bunting plus a custom styled party hat in coordinating colours of your choice. Normal price of $55. LLC special only $40. {based on a cardstock hat with fabric trim – reinforced fabric hats also available at an additional cost}
This exclusive special is only valid to Lifes Little Celebration readers and is valid from date of blog post until September 15th 2011. Please allow up to 28 days for production of goods ordered, limited to the first 20 orders received.
Email Tash {whimsypetite@hotmail.com} before September 15th to order your exclusive pack, be sure to quote the special code of LLC TEA PARTY to get your discount.
If you would like inspiration or help in creating a fabulous Tea party or any other soiree of your own, contact Tash to discuss Whimsy Petites event styling services, party packs or inspiration boards.
Thank you Tash for sharing this wonderful party with us and this beautiful bunting & party hat offer !
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes…
Spring is around the corner and the perfect time to be thinking about a tea party for your little girl. I just adore this theme…the lace, fresh flowers, scrumptious tiny treats served on gorgeous tableware.
This theme is a beautiful chance to decorate with lots of pretty things! If you prefer to HIRE some tableware, check the end of this post for some tea party hire companies!
For help or inspiration for the tea party you are planning please contact me at lifeslittlec@gmail.com for information about my Custom Online party styling services which you can read about here.
To set the scene here are some sweet invitations and printable selections:
Tea Party Invitations - The Little Humbug
Style Me Gorgeous tea party printables - Sweet Little Birdy
Tea Party printables - The Candy Tree
Vintage Chic Party Suite printables - My Little Jedi
Ava's Tea Party invitation - Belle and Boo
Decorations for this party are perfect for being used afterward in your daughters bedroom or for future girly theme parties, which make them worth the extra money you spend on them. These shabby chic and floral buntings could be used many times over!
Shabby Chic Floral Fabric Bunting - Twiggi
Shabby chic bunting - Canterbury Belle
Utterly Scrumptious Paper bunting - Lark
A few other delightful options:
Truly Scrumptious Rosebud bunting - P is for Party
Kitty Bunting vintage doily banner - Domum Vendemia
Tea Party Cupcake bunting - Oh My Giddy Aunt
Pink polka dot bunting - Pink Frosting
These fabric chains would look so lovely dangling around your tea party area with its pretty pattern. It’s a unique decoration that your little girl is sure to want in her bedroom afterward!
Fabric Chain - Linkits
Could lantern’s get any more sweeter than this?
Ruby Rose Floral Lantern - Pink Frosting
Love the lace look of this lantern:
Pink eyelet lantern - Occasion by Design
This white paper sunburst would look gorgeous contrasted with pink:
White rice paper sunburst - I Love Parties
If your tea party setting is outdoors these hanging lanterns would really dress up the garden:
Hanging etched lantern - Emerald + Ella
For a really personal touch, these custom made fabric lanterns by Whimsy Petite Styling would look just darling for a tea party!
Custom Made Lantern - Whimsy Petite Styling
Also adore this custom made party hat also by Whimsy Petite Styling! I saw both these items in a recent feature of a tea party by Whimsy Petite Styling and thought they were just beautiful and love that they can be custom made to work in with the fabrics you are using for your tea party! Watch out for an upcoming blog post featuring this tea party and a SPECIAL OFFER for all of you!
Custom Styled Party Hat - Whimsy Petite Styling
One of the beautiful features at a tea party is the table! So for your table here are a few choices of fabric and paper tablecloth and table runner options which will keep your table looking charming but within budget:
Cath Kidston cotton cut roses tablecloth - Lark
Classic bridal shower table cloth - Pink Frosting
Truly Scrumptious tablecloth - P is for Party
Cream flower tablerunner - Champagne Creations
Rich cream lace tablerunner - My French Bazzaar
Garden Tea Fabric Party Table Runner - I Love Parties
Pink Cotton tablerunner with lace trim - I Love Parties
Shabby Chic Pink Hipp floral paper table runner - Le Petite Party
Shabby Chic Floral blue paper table runner - Le Petite Party
Pink Floral table runner - Le Petite Party
A tea party is a great excuse for you to buy some gorgeous teaware (although if you wish to hire instead, check out the end of this post)! Depending on the age of your little one’s they could use them to drink some refreshments, or you could use them mainly for decoration or as a take home gift with some sweets wrapped inside. You could pile pretty tea cups on top of each other or lay out a full tea set for a beautiful tea party centerpiece. Here is a selection to inspire you!
Pink tea cup - Raw Space
Gold Trim tea set - Oriental Tea House
Floral Complete tea set - Oriental Teahouse
Ice White Tea Ware - Sweet Little Birdy
Tea Set - Carousel Boutique
Christina Re tea cups - Christina Re
Robert Gordon Alice tea cup - Robert Gordon Australia
Oversized tea cup and saucer - Pretty in Pink
Sweet Dreams Jumbo Cup Mango - T2
Afternoon tea cup green - T2
Liberty Tea Cup & Saucer - Sweet Little Birdy
Franz butterfly teapot - Peters of Kensington
Royal Doulton Signature Platinum teapot - Peters of Kensington
Teapot - Robert Gordon Australia
White wire teapot - Somethings Country
These are some cute options which the little one’s can safely drink out of, and which double as a lovely gift for the birthday girl too:
Tin tea set - Ministyle
This set comes with this pink cardboard suitcase which also provides a styling idea.
50's style tin tea set - Cradle rock
You could use these white vintage suitcases to display an elegant tea set:
White vintage suitcases - The Owl & the Pussycat
A few more options the little one’s will love:
Polka Dot tea set - Bootique Baby
Ikea 10 piece coffee/tea set - Ikea
Here are some more unbreakable choices for tableware, perfect for little hands. Just because they are paper doesn’t mean they can’t look pretty!
Truly Scrumptious Paper plates - Lark
Pink Rectangle Plate - Mon Tresor
Pink Polka dot plates - Mon Tresor
Classic Bridal paper cups - Pink Frosting
Truly Scrumptious Napkins - P is for Party
Cath Kidston Napkins - Lark
Doilies are so sweet to use at a tea party to decorate a table:
Truly Scrumptious Doilies - P is for Party
Gold Doilie - The Little Big Company
Also love this idea of doily placecards:
Doily Placecard idea - Amour Amour
You could recreate the effect with these plain white doilies:
Paper Doily - Koko Vanilla Designs
Nothing says tea party like tiered cake stands! They give such height to a table setting and really display the treats in an irresistible manner!
Cath Kidston Spray flower cake stand - Lark
Robert Gordon 2 Tier Cake Stand - Twiggi
2 Tier Metal Stand - Sweet Little Birdy
Ruffles on a cake stand? Yes please!
3 Tier Pewter Ruffle Cake Stand - Mon Tresor
These are some great options if you prefer a simple and elegant look which you can work into many different party themes:
Square high tea 3 tier stand - Little Sooti
Alimrose tea party stand - Little Betsy Baker
And an unbreakable option for those little one’s who still want a tea party but may not be ready for the real crockery:
Truly Scrumptious Cardboard Cake Stand - P is for Party
Besides tiered cake stands you can also fill your table with other lovely tableware for serving your delicacies:
Square Liberty plate - Sweet Little Birdy
Hobnail cake stand 15 cm - Sweet Style
Hobnail Compote Pink - Sweet Style
These mini cakestands are just so adorable!
Petite Treat Mini Cakestand - Sweet Style
Hello Hanna Sweet Stands - Lovely Little Parties
Wrap some delicate paper or tie some lace or ribbon around these cones and use them to serve all sorts of treats:
White paper snow cone - Mon Tresor
Lovely baking cups for your cupcakes and muffins:
Liberty Patty Cups - Twiggi
Pink Baroque Cupcake wrapper - Complete Party Boxes
Floral Cupcake Wrappers - Hard to Find
For your main birthday cake, these cake stands are so fitting for a gorgeous tea party and will ensure your cake stands out amongst all the other beautiful tableware that is being used on the day:
Harriet Cake Stand - Sharnel Dollar Designs
Pink Cake Stand - Sharnel Dollar Designs
Pearl Edge Cake Stand - Sharnel Dollar Designs
Provincial Style Cake Stand - Vintage Glamour
A cute cake bunting to dress up a simple cake:
Cake Bunting - Raspberry Lime Paperie
Now for some extra special touches for this pretty tea party!
Having a tea party doesn’t mean the little one’s have to drink tea! They could drink an assortment of juices, punches and lemonade. However if they do want to experience a bit of the tea experience, then I love this “She-Tea” junior blend made especially for the little one’s with a natural fruit infusion! It naturally caffeine-free, contains no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives, and has no added sugar. These would also make a great take home gift:
Junior She-Tea - Lark
A sweet tray to serve drinks from, or to display a tea setting:
White wire tray - Sweet Little Birdy
Tall candle holders look great on a tea party table and these off white holders would work well with some pink or green candles:
Off white candle holders - Funky Bunches
Some special ideas for labeling of your sweets, treats, drinks etc:
Wooden mini blackboard clips - Occasion by Design
Teacup Cardholder - Robert Gordon Australia
Just to make your food look even more irresistible are these food flags to sit on your canapes!
Truly Scrumptious Canape Flags - P is for Party
A gorgeous tea bag box you could use to serve sweets/lollies in, cutlery or just for decoration:
Manifique Tea bag box - Lifestyle Ensemble
This collection of wooden serving trays have lovely fabric patterns on them which really dress them up. This is one of many designs they have available:
Josie's Damask in watermelon serving tray - The Owl & the Elephant
If you are having a candy buffet then this glass teapot would work well in carrying the tea party theme through:
Small glass teapot - Sweet Little Birdy
To add a bit of a garden touch, these grass placemats can be used for centerpieces, a base for a tea set display or as lovely placemats on the table:
Grass Placement - Piece of Cake Parties & Celebrations
Such a beautiful menu card holder which could be set up to display a menu of the food being served, or a welcome or birthday message:
Menu card holder - Parisian Influence
Lovely vintage teaspoons for the little one’s to use or take home:
Vintage Tea Party Spoons - Twiggi
Fresh flowers are a must for a tea party! You could display them in pretty floral bowls, coloured glass vases or for a unique look I love this vintage style bottle to hold one or two stems in. A few of these along your table would look divine:
Vintage Style Apothecary Bottle - I Love Parties
For a pretty unbreakable vase option, this teapot vase (which has a waterproof base) would look so cute on your table!:
Utterly Scrumptious Teapot Vase - Little Sooti
An absolutely gorgeous tea cart which would make a stunning feature at the tea party, and could be used to serve food/drink from as well. It would make a lovely item in your garden for after the party as well:
Tea Cart in metal - Lily Chic Events
These captivating umbrella’s and parasol’s would dress up the tea party area and could even be hung upside down for a unique decoration. I’m sure the girls will love playing with them too!
Umbrella Frou Frou French Vanilla - Lily Chic Events
Belle pink lace parasol - Baby Showers Australia
A lovely garden parasol which you could keep permanently in your garden:
Pink polkadot garden parasol - Brown Paper Packages
This delicate birdcage would really compliment an outdoor teaparty setting!
Bird Cage - Lifestyle Ensemble
Another “wow” factor piece is this pink chandelier. It is just stunning and would look amazing in your home afterward, ensuring that this splurge is well worth it:
Pink Chandelier - Ministyle
These picnic blankets from Amelie’s Room are handmade of quality fabrics. A new range is coming in August and they would be perfect for a tea party setting laid out on the lawn:
Plaza Picnic blanket - Amelies Room
These sweet prints would look lovely in your party area!
Keep calm & drink tea print - Mulberry Muse
Personalised tea set picture - Kids Interior Design
A delightful table setting for your little girl which you could use on the day of the party for her and her friends or to just set up a lovely tea-setting for decoration:
White timber table setting - Bambino Home
At the end of this divine party here are a few ways the little one’s can take home a bundle of prettiness!
These floral fans are sure to be loved by the little one’s at the party and make a great take home gift:
Ruby Rose paper fan - Little Curl
What girl wouldn’t love a ribbon wand to twirl and dance around with! An enchanting gift that the girls could play with at the party as well:
Tutu and Twirl Ribbon Wand - Pinwheels & Pearls
Or how about these exquisite flower wands? Perfect for a floral tea party:
Felt Flower ribbon wand - Pinwheels and Pearls
For favour packaging I love these ideas for the little one’s to take home a sweet treat in:
Pink lace bags - Emerald + Ella
These gorgeous tapes can be used to pretty up any packaging:
White lace tape - Emerald + Ella
Floral Tape - Emerald + Ella
Or for the genuine lace look you could use these on your packaging as well as on glass drink bottles etc:
Lace Ribbon - Amazing Paper
Other delightful items for the guests to carry something enjoyable home in:
White Treat Box - Candy Soirees
Linen Drawstring pouch - Pink Frosting
Pink Cupcake Tote Box - Mon Tresor
Finally just when you didn’t think there could be any more prettiness coming your way, here is some inspiration for a special outfit for the birthday girl to wear on the day of her Tea Party. I adore the collections by Sydney based Tea Princess – beautiful lace, frills, pastel colours and sweet embellishments. Their range does sell out quite quickly however here are a few pieces of their collection still available in some sizes from their stockists. Keep an eye on their website for their Summer range!
Tea Princess dress with Battenberg Lace in Dusty Mushroom Pink - Latoriana
Tea Princess Sky Pink Smock Dress - Sweet Thing
Tea Princess Bow Chic Babydoll Dress - Sweet Thing
Hopefully you have found some gorgeous inspiration for this delicate theme and remember to keep your eye out for our real Tea Party feature for some extra ideas and a special offer for all of you.
HIRE:
If you love the idea of having all sorts of beautiful tableware for the tea party, but prefer to HIRE it for this one off occasion, here are some lovely suppliers I found of tea partyware and/or tea party styling so you can still have a gorgeous tea party but won’t be left with items you don’t think you’ll be needing again.
Perth – Antiquitea
Melbourne – A Vintage Affair
QLD:
Greater Brisbane –
Whimsy Petite Styling
Chocolate 2 Chilli
Fancy Tea
Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Toowoomba + Northern NSW – Hummingbird Vintage
Adelaide – High Tea at yours
NSW:
Central Coast, Northern Sydney, Newcastle – Vintage Tea Time
Sydney – The Vintage Kitchen
Unfortunately I could not find these services in Canberra, Tasmania or the Northern Territory but if you know of any places please let me know and I will add them to this list!
I hope your little girl enjoys being celebrated through this pretty theme!