Are you planning for your little girl's birthday party? Are you at your wit's end trying to think of the perfect party theme? Well, every little girl dreams of growing up and becoming a beautiful princess, right? Most little girls also want to play hostess at their very own tea party. So, what better way to hold a birthday party than by combining these two themes into one fun birthday event? Get your daughter her very own princess tea set and help her plan an afternoon tea party for her closest friends.

This type of party works best for children aged between four and eight and it will be easier to organize if you limit the number of guests to ten kids or less. Make your daughter understand that the limited number of guests will make her party more special and make her feel more like a princess. Help her draw up a list of invitees and in true princess fashion, send out royalty-inspired invitations complete with a pre-stamped RSVP card.

Set up the venue such that it is transformed into a palace's receiving room. Whether you are holding the party in your living room, dining room, or kitchen, you will have to disguise it as a princess' abode. This adds charm to the occasion and helps set the right tone at the start of the party. Remind everyone to dress up in royal costume, with the princesses sporting all the necessary accessories, including a tiara. You may want to visit your local thrift shops and discount stores so that you can provide each guest with the necessary accouterments.

Serve iced tea or lemonade from a real tea set. A miniature princess tea set will be the perfect gift for your little princess and the perfect set to use for the party. It is also best to use matching table covers, napkins, utensils, and other accessories in pretty princess-inspired designs. In addition to the tea or lemonade, you may serve bite-sized cakes, scones, and finger sandwiches served in dessert plates that match the theme.

Although the general theme is that of an afternoon tea party, that doesn't mean the children can't play games. Simple games like pin the tail on the donkey will add fun and excitement to the occasion. Limit play time and be sure to prepare games that allow everyone to win a prize. After everyone has enjoyed their tea and had a dose of fun, the birthday princess now gets to open her presents. A "Royal Throne" must be set up for this purpose.

Finally, the royal princess is ready to say goodbye to her guests. You may want to have your daughter deliver a short thanksgiving speech and hand a parting gift to each of her guests. The speech will help emphasize her role as birthday princess and the parting gift will remind her friends of the wonderful tea party that they have attended. Your little girl may then display her princess tea set in her room as a reminder of this very special day.