Tea parties are making a comeback, and what is a party without games? Here are some games that are sure to bring giggles from all of your lovely guests.
The first game is called Teacup Swap. Any number of people can play Teacup Swap and everyone is a winner! To play, each person needs a teacup and saucer. Let guests know in your invitation that they need to bring a teacup and saucer or you can provide one for each person if your party budget allows it.
When your guests arrive, have them place their teacups at their place setting or have them already arranged there if you are providing them.
Invite all of your guests to admire each teacup and saucer set by walking around the table. When everyone has finished looking, ask the first guest to arrive to be the first to choose a teacup.
Continue in the order in which the guests arrived, or you can go in age order, or have numbers drawn from a hat.
It is lots of fun if you keep the fact that they will be trading teacups a secret. Just make sure that those bringing their own know that they should make sure they bring a teacup that they don't mind giving away.
Teacup Swap is lots of fun because each person gets to keep the teacup and saucer set of their choice!
The second game you are about to learn is called Tea Tasting. This is a great game to play with smaller groups. Make sure that you have several teapots handy, and a little trinket to give away for a prize.
Find a few different teas and prepare each in a separate teapot.
Serve a small sampling of a tea to your each of your guests and let them try to guess what kind of tea it is.
When everyone has tasted and guessed each flavor, give the best guesser a small prize.
Writing down which tea is in which pot is a good idea, just in case you forget.
Try buying different herbal teas that have distinct flavors for those at the party that do not normally drink tea.
If you have a mixed tea flavor, make sure it is one that is well known. A strange, unfamiliar flavor combo with be confusing to your guests. The easier this game is the better, so stick to what they know for the most part.
These teas should be familiar to your guests and have contrasting flavors:
Peppermint
Rose Hip
Orange Zest
Green Tea
Lavender
Chai
Chamomile
Ginger
Raspberry
A tea party is not complete without a lovely and fancy hat. This game doubles as a favor, since your guests will get to take home their hat!
You will probably need materials, and a dollar store or a craft store clearance sale will probably carry everything you need.
Don't worry too much about finding the perfect craft supplies. Your guests are sure to get creative with whatever you supply.
If you need some hints on what to buy, here are some ideas:
Silk flowers
Ribbons
Lace
Buttons
Beads
Thread
Bells
Fabric
1' x 1' pieces of organza or tulle work wonderfully. They bunch up well and are lightweight.
You will need several hot glue guns if you have them available. Ask around before the party.
No hot glue guns? Not to worry. Just buy some quick drying craft glue while you are at the craft store.
When everyone has finished, award a prize to the best hat. Or let everyone win by awarding a funniest hat prize, a prettiest hat prize, the biggest hat prize, etc. - 29943
The first game is called Teacup Swap. Any number of people can play Teacup Swap and everyone is a winner! To play, each person needs a teacup and saucer. Let guests know in your invitation that they need to bring a teacup and saucer or you can provide one for each person if your party budget allows it.
When your guests arrive, have them place their teacups at their place setting or have them already arranged there if you are providing them.
Invite all of your guests to admire each teacup and saucer set by walking around the table. When everyone has finished looking, ask the first guest to arrive to be the first to choose a teacup.
Continue in the order in which the guests arrived, or you can go in age order, or have numbers drawn from a hat.
It is lots of fun if you keep the fact that they will be trading teacups a secret. Just make sure that those bringing their own know that they should make sure they bring a teacup that they don't mind giving away.
Teacup Swap is lots of fun because each person gets to keep the teacup and saucer set of their choice!
The second game you are about to learn is called Tea Tasting. This is a great game to play with smaller groups. Make sure that you have several teapots handy, and a little trinket to give away for a prize.
Find a few different teas and prepare each in a separate teapot.
Serve a small sampling of a tea to your each of your guests and let them try to guess what kind of tea it is.
When everyone has tasted and guessed each flavor, give the best guesser a small prize.
Writing down which tea is in which pot is a good idea, just in case you forget.
Try buying different herbal teas that have distinct flavors for those at the party that do not normally drink tea.
If you have a mixed tea flavor, make sure it is one that is well known. A strange, unfamiliar flavor combo with be confusing to your guests. The easier this game is the better, so stick to what they know for the most part.
These teas should be familiar to your guests and have contrasting flavors:
Peppermint
Rose Hip
Orange Zest
Green Tea
Lavender
Chai
Chamomile
Ginger
Raspberry
A tea party is not complete without a lovely and fancy hat. This game doubles as a favor, since your guests will get to take home their hat!
You will probably need materials, and a dollar store or a craft store clearance sale will probably carry everything you need.
Don't worry too much about finding the perfect craft supplies. Your guests are sure to get creative with whatever you supply.
If you need some hints on what to buy, here are some ideas:
Silk flowers
Ribbons
Lace
Buttons
Beads
Thread
Bells
Fabric
1' x 1' pieces of organza or tulle work wonderfully. They bunch up well and are lightweight.
You will need several hot glue guns if you have them available. Ask around before the party.
No hot glue guns? Not to worry. Just buy some quick drying craft glue while you are at the craft store.
When everyone has finished, award a prize to the best hat. Or let everyone win by awarding a funniest hat prize, a prettiest hat prize, the biggest hat prize, etc. - 29943
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