Spring Time Tea Party Plans

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If you’ve ever thought, “I want to host a tea party… but I don’t want it to be complicated,” this is for you.

This simple grandma tea party was created with Dollar Tree supplies, leftover wedding decorations, ham sliders, fruit punch, and cupcakes we decorated together.

Here’s exactly how to recreate it.

Step 2: Set the Scene

Keep this simple.

1. Cover the table with your pink tablecloth.
2. Hang or tape paper flowers to the wall to create a floral backdrop.
3. Place feather boas and plastic rings in a small basket for dress-up.
4. Fold pink and green napkins together and twist a pipe cleaner in the center to create “butterfly” napkins.

That’s it.

You now have a tea party setting.

Remember: children see magic in what we consider ordinary.

Step 3: Prepare the Food

Keep the menu easy and manageable.

Ham Sliders Recipe

Or just do simple Ham and Cheese

• Slice dinner rolls in half
• Add ham and cheese
• Serve warm or room temperature

Fruit Punch

Pour into:
• Teacups
• Small glasses
• Or a clear pitcher for serving

Strawberries and Chocolate

Let them dip their own or just place on pretty platters.

Presentation matters.

Step 4: Create Something Together

Bonnet Craft How-To

1. Place a sheet of butcher paper over the childs head so it drapes down on all sides like a loose cape.
2. Shape the crown by gently press the paper down around the top of the childs head to form the shape of their crown.
3. Tape the Shape: Using tape lightly tape the paper around the crown area so it holds the shape of the childs head. Your essentially creating a loose paper mold of their head.
4. Roll the Brim: Once the crown shape is secure, roll the extra paper upward toward the taped area. This rolled edge becomes the brim of the hat.
5. Decorate: Now comes the fun part. Let the kids decorate their hats.

Each hat will turn out completely unique which makes them even more fun for photos.

Then we wore our feather boas and rings.

Other Easy Hat Options 

Paper Plate Hat

If you like an even easier option, paper plates and paper bowls can also be turned into adorable tea party hats.

Newspaper Rolled Hat

Or buy a cheap floppy rimmed hat and let them decorate it

Step 5: Read a Story

We read Fancy Nancy Tea Parties: Tea Party Rules.

Other Ideas:

Tea for Ruby by Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York

Tea Party Rules by Ame Dyckman

Cheers Nana’s Special Tea Party by Marie Smith

Tea Time With Sophia Grace and Rosie by Sophia Grace Brownlee

You can choose any tea party themed book you love.

Step 6: Let Conversation Happen

The best part of the tea party are the conversations.

You don’t need structured discussion but you could ask questions such as

“What’s your favorite …”

Then have them pose in their new hats and take photos together

Simple Tea Party Timeline

If you want a rhythm to follow:

0–15 minutes: Set up
15–30 minutes: Craft (bonnets)
30–45 minutes: Food
45–60 minutes: Story time
Final 10 minutes: Photos + clean up

Keep it relaxed.