Tea Party; Tea Party Themed Birthday Party Ideas

Host Bee on Monday, June 28th, 2010

A French Poodle Tea Party – The Perfect Birthday Party Theme for a Little Girl!

If there is a little mademoiselle in your life who loves Paris, poodles and pink, this is the perfect birthday party theme for her! The color scheme is adorable, the invitations are tres chic and the mood is perfectly Parisian!

Tea Party Invitations

Die Cut Pink Poodle – from Fine Stationery, this die cut pink poodle invitation is cute and sassy and offers coordinating note cards! (pictured at top)

Pink Toile – this classic invitation matches the party color scheme with pink and black stripes over a grey toile background! Very elegant!

Pink Poodle Fill In the Blanks – there are several quick and easy “fill in the blank” invitations:

Tea Party Decorations

Decorating for this poodle themed tea party will be so much fun! The pink, black and white color scheme makes it easy to do and special touches are readily available. Here are some suggestions to make your celebration a stand out!

Pink Feather Boas – your guests can become part of the décor!
A Pink Eiffel Tower Centerpiece
Pink Poodle Piñata
Pink, black and white helium balloons
Parisian Decorating Kit
Eiffel Tower Confetti
Parisian Café Music

Tea Party Paper Goods

This party theme offers a lot of great choices for paper party supplies!

Birthday in a Box* – This Pink Poodle Set includes cups, two sizes of napkins and plates as well as invitations. (Pink Poodle Party Supplies, Deluxe Party Kit, $27.99, Regular Party Kit, $16.99)
Birthday Express* – Pink Poodle in Paris Deluxe Party Pack, $39.99

Not Paper

If you’d like to take advantage of this cute theme to add to your own collection of dish and serving ware, you will not be disappointed!

Eiffel Tower Dessert Dishes with Matching Mugs - So chic in black and white! (Dessert Plates, Mugs, Serving Platter and Cake Plate – pictured)

Special and Thematic Tea Party Gifts for the Birthday Girl

Invitation Jane, I Love Paris Necklace (pictured)
Sur La Table – Poodle Apron
Pawparrazi – a fun toy where little pets live big lives!
Handcrafted Christmas Ornament – this keepsake gift features the Eiffel Tower and a pink poodle!
Sterling Eiffel Tower Pendant

Tea Party Party Favors

Party Favor Bag Toppers – these cute toppers will allow you to add French flair to whatever favor you decide to give!

Pink Poodle Tea Party Menu

Here are two fun menu suggestions that will please guests and continue the theme!

All Things French

French Fries
French Bread Pizza
French Toast
French Crepes
French Vanilla Ice Cream
French Pastry
French Champagne aka Sparkling Cider

All Things Girly

Tea (iced and hot)
Tea Sandwiches
Scones with jam
Strawberries dipped in Chocolate
Petit Fours
Madeleines
Strawberry Shortcake

Tea Party Activities

Decorate Pink Poodle Tote Bags, Oriental Trading Company
Stuff your own Pink Poodle
Play “Pass the Present” while playing Parisian Café Music (for the CD, see above)
Learn French! Spend a few minutes teaching the girls a few French words and phrases!

1.   Bonjour: hello
2.   Merci: thank you
3.   Au Revoir: good bye
4.   Joyeux Anniversaire: Happy Birthday
5.   Tres Chic: very stylish
6.   Sil vous plait: please