Mother’s Day Parisian High Tea

Ooh la la…I’d love to spend an afternoon in here with my girls for Mother’s Day! Some of our Celebrate Society members collaborated on this beautiful shoot to create inspiration for a Mother/Daughter Parisian inspired high tea! Styled by Events by Sara at the beautiful new venue Le Petite Kids Tea and Spa in Sydney!

Browse the photos below and the vendor list at the bottom to recreate this!

Vendor Credits:

Find all these wonderful vendors on Instagram:

Event planning, styling, setup @eventsbysara

Venue @lepetitekidsteaandspa

Photographer @andreas_photography

Balloons @balloons.by.agustina & @love_floats_

Custom Illustration/ graphic design @efstathiacreative

Candle holders, napkin, napkin rings, centerpieces, table cloths

@eventsbysara

Custom chocolates & gift boxes @eventsbysara

Tea pots, high tea stands, plates, cutlery,

@lepetitekidsteaandspa

Cake@cakefromtheheart

Cookies @parla_boutique

Cupcakes and cake-pop@mrskbakeddelicacies

Chanel chairs @uniquepropsandevents @uniqueeventchairs

Clear plinth @littleluxeevent

Custom acrylic and cake topper @alisoncarolinedesigns

Flowers @eventsgd

Lollipops @sweetpartypops

Mini tarts @tartalicious

Hot chocolate bottle mix @sweethealthcookiemix

Printing @bamboo_printing

We hope you all have a wonderful Mother’s Day!

A high tea fit for a mini princess!

Today I am delighted to share with you a pretty 3rd birthday high tea party!

With a beautiful pink and gold colour scheme and floral and balloon decor – the setting created was truly fit for a little princess and her friends!

Styled by The Pumpkin Carriage who also created the delicious mini desserts – this birthday party is a delight for the eyes!

Everything from the gorgeous tableware and kids table to the stunning dessert table is inspiring and princess perfect!

All vendor credits are provided at the end of the post and many vendors from the Life’s Little Celebrations directory were involved!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vendor Credits:

 

Concept & styling along with mini desserts, floral styling, servingware, cake stands, some props, and a few canapes:  The Pumpkin Carriage.

Photography: Captured By Kirri,

Cake: Sugarpot

Tableware: Ruby Rabbit Partyware

Chocolate coated strawberry tower: Dom’s Strawberries Delight

Cookies: Miss Confetti

Tulle pom poms: Pom Pom Princess

Kids table and chairs, pink tablecloth and birdcage prop: Sweet Heavenly Events & Party Hire

Balloon decor: Balloon Elegance

 

Feeling inspired? Ready to plan a pretty high tea party or pink and gold party for your little princess? Head to the Directory and start party planning!

 

Tea Party Inspiration Board

It’s time for another amazing party board from Rebecca of Little Sweet Styling. The focus for this month is on a Tea Party theme and the board is filled with gorgeous parties and party supplies  to suit!

You can speak to Rebecca to enquire about having a party branding board put together for your next celebration by e-mailing her at littlesweetstyling@gmail.com. 

All the sources to these items are provided below and all supplies are from vendors on the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory

 

 

 

 

All items available through vendors on the Life’s Little Celebrations Directory

1. Lace Cut Pennant Banner $24.95- The Little Big Company

2. Printable Invitation $20.00- 2 Love Birds

3. Ceramic Mini Milk Bottles $46/set of 4- Sweet Tea Party Supplies

4. Floral Straws $5.95/25 pack- Party And Co

5. Doily Lace Paper Plate $6.50/10 pack- Leo and Bella

6. Polkadot Cups $6.95/12 pack- Piece Of Cake Parties

7. Cake Bunting $6.95- The Party Parlour

8. Cake $P.O.A.-  The Sweet Cart

9. Bon Bon Round Cake Stand $89.95- Sweet Style

10. Vintage Hobnail Compote $59.50- 96 Styles

11. Ruby Rose Cupcake Case $5.50/50 pack- Ready To Party

12. Cake Toppers $5.95/25 pack – Little Red Chick

13. Paper Flowers $P.O.A.- Hanging Pretty

14. Floral Treat Bags $6.95/12 pack- Occasion By Design

15. 8lt Drink Dispenser $69.95 – The Party Parlour

16. Gold Medallion Doilies $5.50/12 pack- Ruby Rabbit

17. Fizzoes $12.95/1kg- The Party Parlour

18. Mini Wooden Pegs $4.95/20 pack- Ruby Rabbit

19. Sherbet Tassel $49.00/1.5-2m- Ruby Rabbit

20. Gingham Ribbon $12.95/20m- The Party Parlour

21. Cake Slice Box $9.95/6 pack- The Party Parlour

 

I hope you enjoyed the inspiration. For more Tea Party ideas you can also find my Tea Party shopping guide blog post here. 

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!