Planning a tea party is a delightful way to celebrate any special occasion. But before you can put on the perfect soiree, you need to decorate your space in style. Which is why we’ve pulled together 23 of the most adorable tea party decorations.
Whether you’re planning a baby shower, birthday party, Mother’s Day celebration, or just an afternoon with the gals, with a few simple DIY ideas, you can transform your space into the most charming tea party ever!
Tea party decorations can run the gamut from cute and kitschy to classic and elegant. There are so many pretty ideas out there, it can be easy to get distracted and end up with decor that doesn’t look properly coordinated. Here are a few tips to make sure you end up with a stylish tea party you can be proud of:
- Make a plan. Keep yourself organized by claiming your free copy of our printable one-page party planner at the bottom of this post. It’s designed specifically for DIYers in mind, with sections to plan out your prep time and budget.
- Keep the purpose of your party in mind. Kids parties are generally more casual and can have funky decor, while bridal showers tend to be more elegant and sophisticated.
- Choose a color scheme and stick to it. Select 2-3 coordinating colors and use them throughout your decorations. Mix them with plenty of neutrals, and you’ll have a beautifully cohesive party.
- Include a bit of the guest of honor’s personal style. After all, this is her party! If she loves everything vintage, hunt for some pretty antique finds. Or if she likes things more modern, go for clean lines and bold graphics.
- Keep it simple. The more complicated your DIY party decorations are, the more time and money you’ll spend. Stick to a few simple decorations that you can easily put together. And don’t forget, sometimes the most beautiful decoration is something natural or organic, like fresh flowers from your own garden.
Now that you know how to pull together a gorgeous tea party, it’s time to get inspired by some of the most beautiful DIY decorations around.
Creative Tea Party Decorations on a Budget
Editable Flower Party Sign
Whether you use the built in editable fields in Adobe Reader, or simply upload the file to Canva to add your own text, this gorgeous sign is an inexpensive and pretty way to display a special message for your tea party guests.
Best of all, the design is pretty enough that you can use it for future parties and celebrations, too.
Chalk Painted Jars in Bright Colors
Using chalk paint to transform jars into a variety of colorful vases can give you a surprisingly gorgeous centerpiece for hardly any money. The finished vases can be handed out as party favors or stored and used to decorate another time.
Use those old mason jars you've been holding onto, save up your prettiest jam and jelly jars for a few weeks, or even grab some inexpensive jars from the dollar store to make your own version of this fun DIY.
Blue and Pink Floral Party Printables
If you're hosting a spring or summer tea party, you're going to love this blue and pink poppy printables set.
It includes 12 pages of garden themed printables to decorate for your party - including banners in two sizes, cupcake toppers, party circles, and table tents. Plus, there are two editable signs included that you can personalize them for your event.
DIY Flower Favor Box
I'm always looking for ways to make crafts double up on their purposes. Which is why you'll definitely want to use these 3 dimensional DIY flower favor boxes if you're hosting a tea party or garden party.
They're the perfect size to add to each place setting for a sit down luncheon or to place on a tiered tray for a stunning presentation.
Tissue Paper Pom Poms (When to Buy & When to DIY)
Big or small, tissue paper pom poms are a cheap and easy party decoration that packs a punch. Here you'll learn how to make 4 pom poms from one pack of tissue paper.
To make it even better, we compared DIY tissue paper pom poms to Dollar Tree and other store bought versions to see what is best for your schedule and budget.
DIY Flower Arranging
DIY flower arranging is a great way to add some extra flair to your tea party decorations. With a few simple steps, you can create a beautiful teapot centerpiece that will really set the mood for your event.
Teapot Vase
If you're not sure you want to go all out making your own flower arrangements, this teapot shaped centerpiece is a great alternative. Simply open it up, place the plastic vase inside, add a small bouquet of pretty flowers, and you're done!
Pro Tip: An easy way to make gorgeous flower arrangements with hardly any effort is to use only one flower variety. A bouquet of nothing but roses, hydrangeas, or peonies is always a stylish choice.
Simple Spring Teacup Nest DIY
Looking for a simple, charming way to decorate for a spring tea party? This easy DIY Simple Spring Teacup Nest will have your guests oohing and ahhing over its charm!
All you need is a few basic supplies and a little bit of creativity, and you'll have a pretty little centerpiece that can be customized to fit your own personal style.
Easy Paper Teapot Garland...No Cutting Machine Required!
This charming DIY teapot garland is the perfect budget friendly decoration for a tea party at home. With just a little bit of scrapbook paper and twine, you can create your own version that perfectly matches your other decor.
Best of all, it's easy to make and adds a lovely touch of whimsy and charm to any event.
Rose Gold Par-Tea Cup Stand
While haphazardly stacked teacups looks pretty on things like tea party invitations, it's not such a great idea for your party. Whether they're china or disposable, put those pretty teacups on display! Using a teacup stand like this one is an inexpensive and charming way to keep them organized.
If you have extra room on your buffet table, you can use a tiered stand, or even a pretty tray to display your teacups. Just make sure they're dusted off and looking their best before your guests arrive.
Yellow and Pink Floral Party Printables (Lite Package with Triangle Ba
The combination of pale yellows with varying shades of pink is a simple and pretty choice for summer tea parties. This reusable party printables set includes party circles, a pennant banner, bag toppers, and editable signs in two sizes all at a very affordable price.
Editable Birthday Tea Party Welcome Sign
Here's a wonderful addition to your tea party decor - an editable welcome sign!
"Very easy to edit online and print! Was a gorgeous touch for my birthday Pat-tea! Thank you!" ~ Grace
Vintage Pretty Cake Plates
These disposable cake plates are an easy way to a touch of elegance and sophistication to your event without creating extra cleanup time. The pretty designs are perfect for tea parties, bridal showers, and other special occasions.
They're also a great choice if you 're having a larger tea party, as they are more affordable than rented china and can be easily recycled after the party is over.
Editable Tea Party Capri Sun Labels Juice Pouch Labels Floral | Etsy
Little kids may enjoy pretending to drink tea, but not all of them actually enjoy drinking it. That's why these printable capri sun labels are such a fun addition to any tea party! With a cute design, they're a beautiful way to ensure that everyone will enjoy what they're drinking.
Editable Tea Party Food Labels Tea Place Card Tent Card Escort | Etsy
These adorable tea party food labels also double as place cards for a sit-down event. Best of all they're totally editable online, making the whole process easy.
"Exactly what I needed!!! Worked great for my place cards!!" ~ Tamara
Tea Themed Party Circles
These adorable tea themed party circles are the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy and charm to your event. Use them as cupcake toppers, favor tags, or string together several to create a cute little garland...the possibilities are nearly endless.
Tea Party Sign Tea Birthday Party Sign Pink Gold Floral Tea | Etsy
This ready to print tea party sign is a fun way to add a splash of color and charm to your decor. Simply print it out, frame it, and you're all set.
"The print was amazing." ~ Stephanie
Let's Par Tea Balloon Decorations
This set is a fun addition to a tea party backdrop with a teapot and cup banner and a set of rose gold letter balloons that spell out "Let's Par-Tea".
It's a fun choice for whimsical parties like a kid's birthday party, Alice in Wonderland themed party, or a casual baby shower.
Floral Party Plates and Napkins
Florals are a classic choice for tea party decorations. Adding floral napkins and plates to is a simple way to add a touch of elegance.
Not only do they look pretty, but they also serve a practical purpose. Opt for disposable napkins and plates so that you can easily clean up afterwards. This set of disposable napkins and plates features beautiful floral designs in a soft pink and gold color palette that is perfect for most tea parties.
Tissue Paper Flowers
These giant tissue paper flowers are similar to tissue paper pom poms, but are layered with different colors and lengths to create the look of pretty pink peonies on your wall.
Use them for party backdrops, as a table runner or anywhere else you need a pop of texture and color.
" love these bright, bold tissue flowers. They made a very fast and easy decoration for a tea party. " ~ E. M. Lefavour
Disposable Vintage Floral Tea Cups and Saucer Sets
These aren't your typical disposable paper cups. With a vintage floral pattern in a variety of colors, they're the perfect choice for a kids tea party, where you don't want to risk any broken china.
"I bought this for my niece’s birthday party for 5 year olds. The cups and saucers were a huge hit, absolutely adorable and fit the theme. " ~ Emily
Floral Tea Party Hanging Decorations
These floral tea party hanging decorations may look simple, but they're full of possibility.
Combined with paper flowers or balloons, they're an adorable addition to your party backdrops, or you can hang them from the doorway or ceiling to create a pretty party entrance.
Coffee Filter Garland
Who knew that a pack of coffee filters and a bit of food coloring could create something so pretty? I strung together a couple hundred coffee filters with monofilament to create this fluffy garland, but you can make all sorts of other crafts like coffee filter flowers, buntings, and wreaths.
Here's how to Make Dyed Coffee Filters:
Place white coffee filters in a large bowl filled with water and a few drops of food coloring. Soak the coffee filters for 20-30 minutes.
Carefully remove them from the bowl and stack them up with paper towels between each coffee filter.
Press down to squeeze out as much water as possible. Separate the coffee filters again and let them dry.
As you can see, there are many budget-friendly DIY tea party decorations you can make. Just remember to pick decor that helps to set the mood for the party, and follows the tips we shared up above: 1) Make a plan, 2) keep the purpose of your party in mind, 3) choose a color scheme-and stick to it, 4) include the guest of honor’s personal style, and 5) keep it simple.
If you do all of those things, you’ll be sure to throw a beautiful tea party that won’t will be remembered for years to come.
Don’t forget to make it easier on yourself and grab your copy of our free printable party planner snapshot page. It is specifically designed with the DIY’er in mind to manage all the major details in one spot.
Download your copy now and don’t forget to tag us in photos when your party is done!
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