Tea Party supplies and shopping guide

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 decorations

 

 

 

Hanging Pretty creates various paper flowers in different sizes and styles, perfect for this theme!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tableware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are lots of gorgeous teapots, teacups and cake stands perfect for a tea party on the Little Big Company store:

 

I also love these little mini tea cups:

 

For something fun and child friendly, try these sipper cups:

 

 

 

Love this pretty range for a tea party. Customised spoons, tea bag and more:

 

 

 

Sweet Treats

Some pretty items for your tea party desserts, cupcakes and treats:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A floral cake topper would be lovely for a tea party cake:

 

Such a gorgeous crystal cake stand for this theme:

You can find lots of talented cake and dessert makers on the Directory to create something for this theme:

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A whole range of beautiful teaware is available to hire from Little Red Chick:

 

 

How pretty is this cart for a tea party?:

 

 

 

For a vintage feel, mix and match the lovely vintage children’s chairs from My Garden Party:

 

 

 

 

Such pretty hire items from Tiny Tots Toy Hire:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tea party props and other items:

A lovely way to welcome your guests to a tea party using a sweet chalkboard sign:

 

Perfect for a riser on your dessert table:

 

 

These items would make lovely centrepieces or props:

 

 

 

 

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:

 

Favour Packaging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  

 

Kokeshi Doll Theme

I’ve seen some really cute Kokeshi doll parties lately which inspired this blog post! It is such a unique party theme to plan for incorporating cherry blossoms, florals, paper fans and parasols. I enjoyed finding the different items to bring this blog post together! I hope you enjoy it

As always don’t forget to visit the children’s party directory for all the vendors you need when planning your children’s celebrations!

 

Invitations/Printables

I love the styles and colours of these collections:

 

 

 

 

Decorations

Parasols can be used creatively in this theme and there are a few different colours in this style available:

 

If cherry blossoms will feature heavily in the decorations you could also use these cherry blossom parasols:

 

 

Love these gorgeous cherry blossom lanterns which you can mix with other hanging decorations:

 

 

 

These gorgeous PAPER flowers would work as beautiful hanging decorations for this theme or you could attach some to branch decor to create a cherry blossom centrepiece:

 

 

A pretty wall decal such as this would work for a backdrop if you love it enough to use it somewhere in your house after the party:

 

Origami cranes work into this theme as well and if you don’t want to DIY you can find some on ETSY to use:

 

 

 

These cute hanging Kimono dolls could be hung down as decorations:

 

 

Tableware:

Pretty cherry blossom tablerunner:

 

 

Love this little noodle box and tag set which you could also use for favours:

 

This whole Wasara range is perfect for this theme:

 

Or use pink/red coloured tableware to tie in with cherry blossoms:

 

 

These floral straws would look lovely if you’re focusing on floral prints for this theme:

 

 

Sweet Treats

This divine range of coloured candy jars would be perfect to bring that pop of colour to the candy bar at the party!:

 

 

Cute Kokeshi doll cookie cutter which you could use not just for cookies but to theme sandwiches or fairy bread as well:

 

 

These pretty cupcake wrappers would help theme any cupcakes you are using:

 

 

These treat sticks are gorgeous to use for your cake pops!:

 

 

ETSY has some sellers who make really cute cake topper keepsakes such as this Kokeshi peg doll. Perfect if you want to make your own cake but want a unique topper:

 

 

Other themed items:

If you’re looking for some activities for the kids to do at the party, these kits are great to help the kids make their own kokeshi dolls to take home:

 

 

 

These mini fans would be perfect to help decorate favour packages or mini bottles perhaps?

 

For larger paper fans you could use for decorations or the kids to play with:

 

 

 

If origami isn’t your thing, buy pre-made origami cranes to use for decorations:

 

 

 

Favours

There are lots of Kokeshi doll items available which would make sweet party favours! Here are just a few however follow the links to find more in these stores:

 

 

 

 

 

This scalloped box would look great with a cherry blossom label or kokeshi themed printable attached:

 

 

Love these options to use for little finishing touches:

 

 

 

Real Parties

If you’re after more inspiration, have a look at these fabulous real parties!:

 

Beautiful Little Kokeshi party by Fairydust Stylish Stationery featured on the Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations blog

Cherry Blossom inspired Kokeshi party on the Little Big Company blog

Stunningly pretty Kokeshi doll party on Kara’s Party Ideas

Amazing Japanese ombre party by Sugar Coated Mama on Kara’s Party Ideas. Lots of inspiration!

Not a real party but some great DIY Japanese themed ideas on the Frog, Goose and Bear blog

 

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Floral Baptism Celebration – Real Party

I was very excited and grateful that my daughter’s Baptism celebration was been featured on the Party Inspirations blog!

My daughter Naomi Grace had her Baptism celebration one week after my elder daughters birthday party – so in order to avoid too much stress I kept it very simple and small!

Everything was based around a floral garden look/feel.

Sharon from Cakes by Sharon created the gorgeous ruffle Christening cake. I had seen this ruffle cake design by Sharon and loved it and knew I wanted it for my daughter’s Christening.

 

 

To match the floral feel, Dunne with Style made an absolutely gorgeous fabric flower garland as well as toppers which I used atop the little jars of white chocolate mousse. To say these were gorgeous is an understatement! The mousse was served with some floral spoons – image and more details further down this post.

 

 

Another favourite item of mine were the pink picket fences I used around the platters which I sourced from Saffy & May and were perfect for the floral/garden feel.

 

 

I used floral printed pop sticks from Polkadot Prints for the oreo pops I made.

 

 

 

 

I had a little drink area set up and reused the pink ruffle garland I used at Rebekah’s birthday party from Emerald and Ella. The drink dispenser is from Leo & Bella and I just added a doily decoration onto it to dress it up a little.

 

 

I set up a little area where I had the party favours – chocolate bars & wrappers for the adults from Bespoke Party Products and goodies for the kids in beautiful floral favour bags from Sweet Celebrations. The floral garden mat I placed my daughter’s picture frame on is also from Sweet Celebrations.

 

 

 

I used the gorgeous pom poms from Rebekah’s party again here too. They were made by Pom Pom Princess.

Here is a close up of the chocolate bars and wooden spoons from Bespoke Party Products. I thought they were just divine! I loved that I could purchase the chocolate bars with wrappers all together because with Rebekah’s party the week before I simply didn’t have time to cut printables and prepare these myself!

 

A close up of the name print & name blocks, Baptism Candle and a special gold cross gift she received.

 

The name print & blocks were from Retro Ragamuffins and I LOVE them! They are now in her room which she will eventually move into once she outgrows her bassinet. On the name print I had “Naomi” as well as the meaning of her name underneath: delightful, pleasant,  beautiful!

And here is my little darling….my favourite picture of the entire day =)

 

 

 

 

Pretty Tea Party Theme

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:

 

 

 

 

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!

 

 

A few other delightful options:

 

 

 

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!

Could lantern’s get any more sweeter than this?

Love the lace look of this lantern:

This white paper sunburst would look gorgeous contrasted with pink:

If your tea party setting is outdoors these hanging lanterns would really dress up the garden:

For a really personal touch, these custom made fabric lanterns by Whimsy Petite Styling would look just darling for a tea party!

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!

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:

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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:

This set comes with this pink cardboard suitcase which also provides a styling idea.

You could use these white vintage suitcases to display an elegant tea set:

A few more options the little one’s will love:

 

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!

 

Doilies are so sweet to use at a tea party to decorate a table:

Also love this idea of doily placecards:

You could recreate the effect with these plain white doilies:

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!

 

 

Ruffles on a cake stand? Yes please!

These are some great options if you prefer a simple and elegant look which you can work into many different party themes:

And an unbreakable option for those little one’s who still want a tea party but may not be ready for the real crockery:

Besides tiered cake stands you can also fill your table with other lovely tableware for serving your delicacies:

These mini cakestands are just so adorable!

 

Wrap some delicate paper or tie some lace or ribbon around these cones and use them to serve all sorts of treats:

Lovely baking cups for your cupcakes and muffins:

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:

A cute cake bunting to dress up a simple cake:

 

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:

A sweet tray to serve drinks from, or to display a tea setting:

Tall candle holders look great on a tea party table and these off white holders would work well with some pink or green candles:

Some special ideas for labeling of your sweets, treats, drinks etc:

 

Just to make your food look even more irresistible are these food flags to sit on your canapes!

A gorgeous tea bag box you could use to serve sweets/lollies in, cutlery or just for decoration:

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:

If you are having a candy buffet then this glass teapot would work well in carrying the tea party theme through:

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:

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:

Lovely vintage teaspoons for the little one’s to use or take home:

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:

For a pretty unbreakable vase option, this teapot vase (which has a waterproof base) would look so cute on your table!:

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:

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!

 

A lovely garden parasol which you could keep permanently in your garden:

This delicate birdcage would really compliment an outdoor teaparty setting!

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:

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:

These sweet prints would look lovely in your party area!

 

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:

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:

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:

Or how about these exquisite flower wands? Perfect for a floral tea party:

For favour packaging I love these ideas for the little one’s to take home a sweet treat in:

These gorgeous tapes can be used to pretty up any packaging:

 

Or for the genuine lace look you could use these on your packaging as well as on glass drink bottles etc:

Other delightful items for the guests to carry something enjoyable home in:

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!

 

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!