Tea For a Crew! A Shabby-Chic Vintage Birthday Party
When asked to plan and create a tea party for a 7-year-old girl's birthday, Myriam C. Knepper and Lourdes C. Henning of MLC Event Planning added some shabby-chic and vintage decor items to the theme to set a magical and sweet celebration that's any girlie-girl's cup of tea. From fancy dress-up stations to gorgeously delicious desserts, check out all the cleverly classic details below. Source: MLC Event Planning
Gorgeous Cookies
These gorgeous cookies from Sweet Treats by Gwen were a sweet addition. Source: MLC Event Planning
Vintage Decor
We love the idea of adding a few vintage accessories. From the old-fashioned sewing machine to the shabby-chic tea sets, it's fun and elegant. Source: MLC Event Planning
Glammed-Up Milk Bottles
The wrapped burlap with touches of lace and buttons turned an average milk bottle into something much more memorable. Source: MLC Event Planning
Her Dress-Up Station
Guests were invited to get fancy with dress-up stations. The girls' version included pearls, earrings, necklaces, hats, mini straw hats, purses, feather boas, watches, ties, and makeup. MLC Event Planning said one of their favorite parts of the party was when the kids started to dress up and take pictures using the items as party props. Source: MLC Event Planning
Vintage Jewelry Box
This jewelry box was a fantastic addition to the girls' dress-up station. Source: MLC Event Planning
Personalized Touches
Simply glue pearl strands onto little bags to give a nice personalized touch! Source: MLC Event Planning
Makeup Fixings
Guests were able to get all dolled up for the big party. Source: MLC Event Planning
His Dress-Up Station
The boys' dress-up station included hats, watches, mustaches, wallets, and ties. Source: MLC Event Planning
His Dress-Up Station Close Up
Mustaches are a must — one of the girls even used a mustache and thought it was the funniest thing! Source: MLC Event Planning
Mini Sweet Treats
It's not a tea party without bite-size treats, and these from Carrera's Italian Pastries fit the bill perfectly. Source: MLC Event Planning
Pretty Macarons
Yum! Source: MLC Event Planning
More Vintage Touches
Another great look at some of the added vintage touches along with the sweet treats. Source: MLC Event Planning
Let Them Eat Cake
And thanks to For Heavens Cakes, it was a stunning one at that. Source: MLC Event Planning
Elegant Tablescape
Just because it's a child's party doesn't mean it can't be elegant — and the ladies over at MLC Event Planning added some shabby-chic and vintage items that made a magical and sweet celebration. Source: MLC Event Planning
And That View!
No matter who's the guest of honor, a view behind a beautiful tablescape is never a bad idea! Source: MLC Event Planning
Flower Balls
These elegant hanging pale pink rose flower balls with a touch of sparkle were simply divine. Source: MLC Event Planning
Place Settings
We love that MLC Event Planning didn't shy away from mixing and matching the place settings. The sets ranged from china to paper to plastic to glass, and it all worked! Source: MLC Event Planning
Sweet Floral Arrangements
Simple is better when it comes to this shabby-chic tea party. Source: MLC Event Planning
Let There Be Tea
Girls loved sipping on tea from their fancy mugs. Source: MLC Event Planning
Chair Decorations
Simple lace and strings of fabric were used to decorate the gold chairs. Source: MLC Event Planning
Tablecloths
The same lace and string decorations that were affixed to the chairs were also used to create a unique but pretty tablecloth. Source: MLC Event Planning
DIY Favor Bags
The favor bags were decorated with white doilies, paper flowers, and butterflies and were filled with tea bags, chocolates, and candles. Source: MLC Event Planning