Little girls and tea parties conjure up sweet images of gloved hands, tea hats, and plush table settings. A tea party is not complete without fancy tea cakes and sandwiches served alongside raspberry tea in delicate teacups. A tea party without elegance is like a princess without a crown. Is it possible to throw a princess tea that does not send your wallet to the dungeon? It will take creativity and planning but with these tips you can please your princess and stay on budget. The solutions provided use items available at the dollar store or discount store. Do not underestimate the dollar store to supply flowers, vases, craft supplies, ribbon, and invitations. Bring along an eye to transform the common into royalty and watch your tea come together at a price you can afford.
Invitations: The first introduction to your party is the invitations. Making semi-homemade invitations will save you money and make it unique. Find a set of invitations you can embellish with ribbon, stickers or rhinestones. If the invitation pictures a flower you can add a bow to the stem. For a special touch add rhinestones to an invitation with a princess crown. Rhinestones and sparkles are a perfect way to turn a common invitation into one fit for a princess.
Dress Ups: Ask your guests to wear their best princess dress to the party. Your guests will have the fun of dressing up without you having to provide the costumes and adornments. Having the guests dress in theme will also provide instant atmosphere.
Venue: Save money by using your own home or a park rather than renting a hall. When using your home confine the party area to your dining room so you can focus the decorating in one place. You can cut off the other rooms and provide a fun entrance by covering doorways or arches with streamers. Using your backyard or a park will provide a fun party area with minimal decoration cost.
Centerpieces: Allow your centerpieces to do double duty to save money while creating a beautiful table. Place a three tiered stand on each table or on the main table and fill with tea cakes and party food. You can add a bow to the top of your stand or wrap a bow around the bottom for a lovely centerpiece that also houses the food. Another idea for a double duty centerpiece is using party favors. Place a large vase on the table and fill it with skewers of pink and white taffy or princess wands for each guest to take home.
Tune in tomorrow for more tips!
Planning a Princess Tea on a Pauper’s Budget Part 2