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Every girl wants to have a tea party to sip some tea and nibble on dainty sweets with her friends, late in the afternoon. There are many ways to have a tea party, just like the characters in the American Girl™ books. We have included some suggestions on how to make your girl's party special for her and her guests. by Dawn Hogan of New Beginnings by C & H, Inc. There are many ways to
hold a tea party, just like the characters in the American Girl™ books.
The girls had many themed parties, such as garden teas, doll teas and crafts
teas, to name a few. When choosing a theme for your tea party, choose
a theme based on your child's hobbies or interests, and go from there.
For example, if she likes dressing up, have a formal, dress-up tea party.
It is important to follow your theme, beginning with the invitations and
ending with the favors that each guest receives before leaving. Remember
to include in each invitation that the guests should bring their dolls.
Invitations You need to decide where
you will be holding the party - on the front porch? in the back yard?
in the kitchen, dining room, or living room? or somewhere else?
You will want to make it feel as if your guests are part of the Victorian
era. Once your decide where the party will be held, you can begin
the invitations.
Here are some clever invitation ideas that we have designed for our clients: Victorian Wrapping Paper
Invites: use wrapping paper and white paper. Cut a small square
out of the center of the white paper and then glue the white paper to the
wrapping paper. Write your party particulars on the white paper section.
Victorian Post Card Invites: write the details of the party on the back of each postcard Invitations can be mailed or hand delivered. We tell our clients that the invitation makes or breaks the party. Menu and Serving Suggestions Whatever your choice of food (dainty sandwiches, fancy biscuits, and mouth watering sweets are standard), it will be most elegantly served if you add little touches. You can use lace tablecloths, linen napkins and a porcelain tea set, or plastic table covers with paper napkins and paper plates. Try these extras for elegance and grace: Napkins: Add little butterflies to your napkin holders, or, fold your napkin in a special way so that it will hold a flower. Cake: Have a birthday cake made in the shape of a teapot. Table: Use doilies under your food trays and use specially shaped butter. (Buy a candy mold and add softened butter. Chill and pop out gently for decorated butter pats). Scatter rose petals on the table. Place a set of children's lace gloves at each place setting. Chairs: Dress the back of each chair with tulle and silk flowers. These are the little extras that really make the difference and make your party a huge success. Have a Plan Children get bored quickly. Before your party guests arrive, have a plan as to how you will co-ordinate the events so that there is no time lapse between activities. Here is an example of a schedule: Greet guests
Allow the children some time at the end of the party to look at or play with the gifts before they leave. Tea Party Crafts: Make Victorian Calling
Cards
Tussy Mussy
Decorate your Own Straw
Hat
Flower Sachets
Party Favor Ideas
Candy Teacup
Lace Gloves
Personal tea sets (you can purchase small sets in miniature) Feather fan or lace fan
These items can also be used as little giveaways for games or crafts. When you have a theme party, the ideas start to roll in... Party Tip: Always take a sample invitation to the post office to check correct postage. Party Links and Resources 1. New Beginnings
by C & H, Inc. Party Planning and Decorating.
2. American Girl™ Doll Furniture So many designs to choose - all hand made - simply beautiful! 3. She's All Dolled Up Fine doll clothing for the American Girl™ dolls. Includes dresses, skirts, overalls, and pajamas. The designs are simply darling. 4. Calories Plus Bake Shop (219)736-6841 The best teapot cakes. To see a picture of a teapot cake, check out the New Beginnings web site. 5. Need a tea table and chairs, or complete tea party paper ware and decor? Call New Beginnings by C & H. Delivered to your home - call us! 6. For a copy of The Language of the Fan, please send a SAE to New Beginnings by C & H, Inc., P.O. Box 10673, Merrillville, IN 46411 ATTN: Language of the Fan Dawn Hogan is the president and celebration specialist of New Beginnings by C & H, Inc. She is a regular contributor to Northwest Indiana Kidsnet, Source Magazine and several local newspapers. New Beginnings also offers seminars at Barnes and Noble (Indiana and Illinois) for party planning and decorating for all occasions. Her consulting services are used by novice planners, associations, clubs and organizations. to top of page Please
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