This Pink Princess Tea Party is gorgeous for your little girls birthday celebration. You’re going to love the pink tablescape and decorations. Plus, many of the tea party ideas can be incorporated into grown up celebrations too!
Pink Princess Tea Party Ideas
Do you have a little princess of your own who’s having a birthday soon? These ideas will give you a head start in planning a party for her! I styled this Pink Princess tea party photo shoot last year with the help of some amazing vendors including Bird of Bird’s Party who was really the driving force behind the project. At the bottom of this post you’ll find easy to follow tips for creating a similar party.
Princess party tablescape
Little Girl Birthday Party Ideas
I created a table setting that was more chic than cute. The centerpiece was a great focal point and turned out even prettier than I imagined. I simply used floral foam soaked in water and placed on a small stand. Pink roses, carnation, and baby’s breath were inserted and a gold decorative crown topped it all off. The place settings were vintage snack sets set on top of a doily. I love these snack sets as they have a small indention for the cup to sit in.
The napkins were customized by using rhinestone iron-on transfers in a crown motif, and cupcake pedestals were created using small candlestick holders and vintage saucers. I used 3 different shades of pink to spray paint each candlestick a different color to hold the eclectic mix of china patterns. The printed elements tie everything together with place cards, straw flags, and cupcake toppers. 
Dessert Table
For a dessert table I used a book shelf and lined the back with fabric to coordinate with the look of the party. This low shelving is the perfect height for little ones to serve themselves. On it I placed decorative items as well as the flower wands from Fluffy Tuffies, favor boxes wrapped in tulle & a tag from the princess paper collection, pretty & delicious cupcakes, and the most beautiful princess themed cookies from Lori’s Place.
I created a photo opportunity for the little girls by hanging an empty frame from a tree branch. Dressed in their tutus & head bands from Cole Baby Tutus, the photos were darling.
Pink Princess Tea Party Styling Tips
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Create your own cupcake pedestals using small candlesticks from the dollar store, and an eclectic mix of china saucers. Glue Dots are used to hold the items together securely, and can be removed afterwards for care-free clean up.
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Design your own napkins with iron-on embellishments and cotton napkins (or simple fabric squares).
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Serve sandwich “wands” by cutting out shapes from peanut butter sandwiches and inserting a lollipop stick into the middle.
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Party atmosphere is easy to create with yards of ribbon hanging from trees or the ceiling.
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Hang an empty frame from a tree branch for an instant photo booth.
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Use a book shelf to serve snacks from. Line the back with fabric for the day using spray adhesive – follow directions on the can for “temporary use.”
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Get more bang for your buck by incorporating guest favors into the party itself. Here, the designer cookies wrapped in cellophane, and dress-up attire can all be taken home as parting gifts.
SPECIAL NOTE: I receive emails and questions all the time, about where to find the crown centerpiece. I conceptualized and created it my self using a wooden fish bowl/plant stand in gold, some floral foam, and a decorative crown found at stores like TJMaxx, Hobby Lobby, Burlington Coat Factory, HomeGoods, etc.
Vendors: Styling – Chris Nease – Celebrations At Home/ Photographer – Julie Renee Photography/ Printables – Bird’s Party/ Princess Motif Cookies – Lori’s Place/ Tutus & Flower head bands – Cole Baby Tutu’s / Tiaras & flower wands – Fluffy Tuffies/ Cupcakes – The Sweetest Thing
Chris says
Desiree, please see the note I added to the bottom of the post. 🙂
Desiree RAGLAND says
where did you find the gold crown. i love the centerpiece
Chris says
Esmeralda, they’re called a Chinese fishbowl stand, or plant stand.
Esmeralda says
Hi Chris, first off you did an amazing job with the decorations. I fell in love with the centerpieces and I found the crown but i just cant find the little stand if you can please let me know where you found the stand. Please and thank you.
Becky says
Please do a tutorial! You did an outstanding job with the crown!
Nicole Tavarez says
Heyy chris i fell in love with those centerpieces i want them for my baby shower do you know where i can buy them?
Lizet diaz says
Just read thru all the comments. Thanks in advance
Lizet diaz says
Is is just beautiful. By any chance where can I find the crown you used for the topping I fell in love with the center pecies
Chris says
The question has been answered above. Stores are mentioned, or do a Google search for “decorative crown” and lots will come up.
Nycel says
Can someone please tell where to find the crowns for the centerpiece? I’ve been looking for them everywhere and I cant seem to find them !
Silvana says
Where can i find the crown centerpeice you have at the top….???
Chris says
Jenifer, the frame is from IKEA. It comes in black and I spray painted it white. It’s the “Ung Drill” frame.
Jenifer Beck says
I would really love to know where you got that frame! Planning a princess party of our own and would really love to steal that idea of the photo shoot with a beautiful frame like that!
Monica says
Where did you find the gold decorative crown for the center pieces?
Chris says
Suvarna, I think many of the details could be replicated and then you just use a more grown up graphic and adult food selection.
Suvarna says
How does 1 replicate this for a 31st birthday on the 31st day of the month. A crown birthday…
Kifah says
Great party!! Where can I purchase the carriage from?
Karen says
So so so beautiful party!! Love it!!! Everything stunning!!!
I’m from Brasil, and if its ok, i’ll share the post (with a link to your site)!
Chris says
Oh I forgot to add Hobby Lobby!!
Chris says
Thank you, Starla. The crowns can usually be found at places like HomeGoods, TJMaxx or Marshalls, maybe even Ross stores. Also Burlington Coat Factory might have them.
Good luck!
Starla Poland says
Hi. I really love this princess tea party. I am wanting to do a similar party for my friends bridal shower but for adults but I have a question. I really love that gold decorative crown center piece with the flowers. Where would I finds those?
fabgabblog says
great site and adorable photos! I have a feeling I’m going to be on a pinning craze while here!
Ashton says
Do you happen to know who makes that crown I am in love with that center piece.
Kari Lemon says
Love the tips at the end of your post. Such a pretty party.
Chris says
Thank you Gretchen,
I think I need to create a tutorial for the centerpiece! I did it my self with a plant stand, crown from TJMaxx, floral foam, & flowers.
The frame is from IKEA – I painted it white (it comes in black).
Gretchen says
LOVE LOVE the ideas! Planning our 2nd Princess Party for next year (carriage and all). Please tell me where you got that frame. Love it and the centerpiece? Thanks!
Lauren says
What an amazing party! My daughter’s birthday is next month and we are planning a princess party. This gives us such good ideas.
Bethanie says
WOW!! What an absolutely GORGEOUS party! What I wouldn’t give to be a little princess again 😉 Fortunately I have one of my own – and she would just love to have a party like this one! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent!!
amanda nighbert says
so cute! Having this theme party for my daughters 3rd birthday in Nov. Would love to win the package!
Tracy says
Love the entire theme!! My daughter is really into the princess scene! Great ideas for her upcoming birthday! Thank you!! 🙂
Kim @ The Celebration Shoppe says
Adorable Chris! Fabulous job!
Lindsey says
omg this is beyond adorable, my twin daughters are turning 4 and we are having a tea party for them… and this is perfect, even if i don’t win; this has given me some really amazing ideas.. thank you so much!!
Heather Beville says
My daughter turns 4 in November & would absolutely LOVE this! I will definately pay the shipping if I win! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
Pryor lott says
I will gladly pay the shipping. I have 3 neices that would think I am the best aunt ever!!! Pick me!
Jean says
Very Enchanting!!!!
Sandi Firrito says
I just threw a tea party with a few of the girls and gals from our school and would have loved these ideas before planning my event! I love the frame idea! Thanks for more creativity and I would love to win the Starter Kit!
Erin Frank says
Oh my goodness, so pretty! I’d love to win!!
lili says
so pretty!!!!!!!!!!
HooplaGallery.com says
I know several three and four-year olds who would love to have a princess tea party birthday! Sharing your link with their mommies!
maria loumiet says
I have two granddaughters who would love to have a princess party for their birthdays. The details are lovely. We would love to win the party starter set. Thank you!
Katina says
Loved this princess party!! So chic yet fun for all the little princesses 🙂
Mhgonzales says
I would L-O-V-E to win the yummy princess party! It’s perfect timing because my little princess has a celebration coming up on the calendar and nothing could be more awesome than winning this and paying the shipping with my handy dandy paypal account!!!
Stephanie T says
I have four girls at my house ranging in age from 12 to 18 months. We love princess items, and we still have many a birthday party ahead for us! Love the details – I am a photographer, and love details! Thanks for the opportunity to get this whole dreamy set!
Krystal D says
Love love love. I have two little princess’ who would love to have this party. I would jump at the chance to only spend $20 for shipping. Very cute.
Rhonda Jewell says
Wonderful job on putting this together and fabulous photos!!! I would love to do something like this!!
Rena says
Beautiful party!! That centerpiece is stunning!!!
Michelle Yike says
Thank you for sharing such a lovely party!!!! I would love to do something similiar for my little girl.
LIttle Lilly Polka Dot says
How very CUTE and ADORABLE is this!! I just can’t get over it!! FABULOUS JOB!!
Bird says
Thanks you for everything Chris, you did a phenomenal job here as always and I’m so happy we got to work together on this!! XOXO
Bird