Traditional baby showers are typically an unstructured, mix-and-mingle social event with a few central elements — namely, games and gifts. During a tea party baby shower, you have the opportunity to create a more structured, demure event. A tea party baby shower is perfect for the would-be-mom.
In this article, we are going to show you how to throw the most elegant, delightful tea party baby shower ever. We will give you ideas for tea party baby shower themes, menu, games suggestions, and attire. Let’s dive right in!
Here are some beautiful baby shower tea party ideas:
- Baby Shower Invitation: Since tea party baby showers aren’t the norm, invitation wording is important. This is your chance to set expectations for guests.
- Tea Party Theme: Tea party baby showers can be more traditional or modern and casual. A traditional tea party theme could look like lots of florals, shades of pink, purple, and yellow, and plenty of lace. A more modern or casual tea party theme might look a little less frilly and a little more earthy.
- Tableware: For traditional baby showers, paper plates that match the shower theme are common. But for your tea party baby shower, elevate things by choosing china tableware. Now, you don’t have to go crazy or break the bank — you can get china tableware from thrift stores. You’d be surprised how much there is! The pieces don’t have to match.
- Fresh Flowers: Flowers are a must for any tea party baby shower. If you’re throwing an in-person tea party baby shower, we love delicate arrangements of roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums on the tables. If you’re going for whimsy over a classical feel, try something like daisies, baby’s breath, or sunflowers.
- Attire: Traditional tea party attire is adorable — think dresses with lace and floral patterns, white gloves, and fascinator hats.
- Games: Another great activity is for everyone to write messages of advice or encouragement for the mom-to-be on slips of paper, put them into a bowl, and then have her read them out loud and try and guess which guest gave the advice. Make sure to choose games that are simple, fun, and don’t require a lot of moving around.
- Choose the menu: The time of day that you throw your tea party should dictate the food you serve. If your tea party is held before noon, having a menu suited for a morning tea party is best. Go for a menu of sweet treats and snacks. Afternoon tea party food is a little bit different — savoury bites with some sweetness mixed in is a good idea.
Here are some ideas for your snacks and teas menus:
- Sandwiches: Finger sandwiches are a must-have for any afternoon tea party. There are so many delicious ways to prepare tea party finger sandwiches. We’re particular to sandwiches like egg salad, pimento cheese, cream cheese and cucumber… okay, we have to stop — we’re getting hungry!
- Cupcakes & Chocolates: Who doesn’t love cupcakes and chocolates? Whether you choose simple, bite-sized cupcakes or elaborate works of art, cupcakes complement any tea party menu perfectly. Also you can add some delicious chocolate into it.
- Pastries: Pastries are delicious and so versatile! You can serve so many different types — savory, sweet, large, small — these are the perfect options for both morning and afternoon tea party baby showers. Whether you serve croissants, danishes, eclairs, or a combination of all of the above, pastries are essential.
- English breakfast tea: This is perfect to pair with scones and jam, but it’s also great for rich foods. English breakfast tea is higher in caffeine, which makes it a popular choice for morning tea parties.
- Mint tea: This lighter tea pairs well with desserts like lemon cake. It’s a refreshing palate cleanser.
- White tea: This tea has a delicate flavor and goes perfectly with light dishes like salads or finger sandwiches.
- Chai tea: This spicy favorite goes well with cinnamon buns.
- Oolong tea: This floral, fruit blend pairs well with fruit and sandwiches.
- Black tea: Flavonoids in black tea are great.
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