parties are a time-honored tradition and a great excuse to get a little dressed
up and practice your formal dining etiquette skillswhile having fun, of
course! The best time for a tea party is the spring, when the greenery in your backyard
will returning to full strength and life will be in bloom all around. Here are
some great tips for decorating to complement this atmosphere.
Create a walkway.
The ideal outdoor tea party should be as close to nature as possible. But even if
the extent of nature in your backyard is a concrete patio just outside the
house, you can embellish on the atmosphere by creating a path for your guests.
One option is to roll out the red (or blue, or purple) carpet and use it as a
walkway that leads to the serving area. If you have the time and inclination,
though, a carpet of flower petals can really help to make your guests feel
special. Some people even like to line their walkway with potted plants or
flowers.
Embellish the space with paper lanterns.
Paper lanterns can be a gorgeous and
inexpensive way to add a bit of elegance to the backyard setting. Light, bright
colors that complement your furniture and represent the springtime can really
make the space feel like it’s all part of a cohesive design. Simply hang them
from poles or, if possible, tie them to tree branches so that it looks like
they are part of the natural surroundings. Those planning a party for younger
girls may wish to also add details like paper birds, butterflies, or flowers to
hang overhead.
Don’t skimp on the flowers.
Bright floral centerpieces in spring colors should adorn your table or tables,
and you should use the best vases that you have.
Go with wicker.
With all the finery, you may be tempted to use the nicer chairs from your
dining room table, but try to find some elegant wicker chairs instead. With
wicker, you still have gorgeous-looking seats but they’ll retain a bit of that
natural-ness that you want for a successful tea party. Depending on how
whimsical you want the party to be, you may want the chairs to all be in the
same style and color, or you might like each of them to be differentchairs of
varied colors and styles can really make them stand out from the background, as
well as letting guests feel like they are choosing a specific chair that fits
them.
Bring on the lace.
A tablecloth is a must but, if you have one, it’s even better if you can place
a tulle or lace cover over the top of that. This will just add a bit of extra
finery and beauty to the proceedings.
Use fine china.
and class. For adults, fine china is the way to go but if you are planning a
tea party for children, it’s okay to choose something that won’t make you burst
into tears if they happen to break it. Look for dishes with a floral theme and
try to purchase an entire set together so that there is a consistent theme.
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