I have been planning this Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party for over a year and excited to finally share all the details with you.
You can catch all the fun planning details and inspiration board here and some of the fun sneak peek photos here.
The décor was glam and girly with tulle tutu and bow tie invitations to set the theme of the party.
Tulle was used for the table décor with gold polka dots for some glam to match the pink and gold polka dot backdrop. I love the fabric and tulle wreath and garland, which adds depth with the multi pinks and golds and makes this such a girly table!
Bite size finger foods such as PB&J crowns and shoes, cucumber flowers, tutu cupcakes, gold sparkle donut holes, flower tea cookies, and strawberry cake were perfect for this tea party themed birthday party.
While most of the décor was girly and glam, we included Charlotte’s friends that were boys by incorporating the bow tie theme. All the guests enjoyed the delicious food, bounce house and teepee!
Party Details
Being an event planner and stylist I am always thinking about all the fun details that go into any event or party. It wouldn’t be tutu party without the perfect tutu! My girl’s always get a special dress or outfit that goes along with the theme of their party and these beautiful pink and gold sequins tutu dresses from OC Kids Closest were perfect. The girls helped me pick out their pink sequins “princess shoes” as they call them, from Cynthia Rowley and their “princess” jeweled necklaces and crowns to complete the tutu tea party outfit!
This Audrey Coral Pink and Gold teepee custom-made for Charlotte by Abigails Hands not only serves as the perfect birthday gift and décor item to update her bedroom but a fun detail and play area for the kids at the party.
Guests enjoyed tea party food made with love by Sarah Sofia Productions! The strawberry cake with fresh flowers made by Sarah Sofia Production was a fan favorite! I love the pink and gold cake topper by Kiss Me Kate Studio, which even through in confetti to decorate around the cake!
Guests were given party favors that included princess wands that light up for the girls and fun sticky hand toy for the boys.
Make sure you come back later this week for Part II with additional photos from Airana Clare from our special tea party outside!
Vendor Credits
Event Planning, design and photography (except where noted by Airana Clare) – Sarah Sofia Productions
Floral arrangements – Sarah Sofia Productions
Tea party menu items – Sarah Sofia Productions
Chocolate and vanilla cupcakes and flower tea cookies – Whole Foods
Audrey coral pink and gold teepee – Abigails Hands
Ballerina tutu and bow tie invitations – The Polka Dotted Room
Pink and gold cake topper – Kiss Me Kate Studios
Pink and gold sequins tutu dresses – OC Kids Closest
Pink sequins dress shoes AKA “princess shoes” – Marshalls
Chalk board stand and tutu cupcake topper – Michael’s
Backdrop, round pink and gold box, costume necklaces, pink and gold tassel garland, pink and gold garland, Happy Birthday banner, princess wands, and other party favors – Target
Small cake stand – HomeGoods and Sarah Sofia Productions
Love wall art – Hobby Lobby
Blue cake stand – HomeGoods
Gold foil number 2 balloon – Party City
Jessica says
This is beyond adorable. What great memories to have!
sarahsofiaproductions says
Jessica, thank you so much for your kind words!
rkgummer says
So cute!!
sarahsofiaproductions says
Thank you!
Samantha Lee-Wiraatmaja says
That little tent + tea party is so pretty! Love what you did there.
sarahsofiaproductions says
Samantha, thank you so much for your kind words! It was so much fun to plan and even more fun seeing their smiles and enjoying the party!
Kimberly says
Oh how freaking adorable is this. I have a little boy and I just love him but it’s things like this that make me want a little girl one day. Too cute!
sarahsofiaproductions says
Kimberly, many thanks for stopping by and for your kind words! Awe, so fun! You could do a bow tie themed party, which is one of the reasons I wanted to incorporate in this party to include the little boys!
The Frugal Mrs Jones (@frugalmrsjones) says
This is adorable! It looks like everyone had a great time 🙂
sarahsofiaproductions says
Thank you for stopping by and your kind words!
logancan says
Everything is so cute! I’ll have to remember this theme for my little girl! I am obsessing over that tee pee!
sarahsofiaproductions says
Logan, thank you for your kind words! Aren’t tea parties so fun for little girls?! The teepee was perfect for décor and play activity.
Carole says
The.cutest.ever! Stopping by from Hump Day Happenings and pinning to Pinterest!
sarahsofiaproductions says
Carole, thank you for stopping by and for your kind words! Oh, yeah I’m so honored you liked it that much to pin!
sunandhurricane says
The teepee and the invitation are totally my favorites!!!!! Lovely job, as always!
sarahsofiaproductions says
Awe, thank you so much for your kind words, which means a lot coming from such a party and event pro!
alyssa says
This is the cutest thing ever and it makes me so jealous that my birthday party was nothing like this.
sarahsofiaproductions says
Alyssa, thank you so much for stopping by and your kind words! I know right? I remember McDonalds, Chucky Cheese, and roller skating parties as a kid and as an adult I would love this party. 🙂
Katherine G says
This party looks like a little girl’s dream. Everything is so pretty and perfect. I know your little girl was so thrilled at her gorgeous party.
sarahsofiaproductions says
Katherine, thank you for stopping by and your kind words! It was so fun to plan and even more fun to see the excitement on her face that this party was for her and her friends!
Jacqui says
Very cute! I love the tent! Thank you for linking up to Party Time and we hope to see you again next week!
Sarah Sofia Knepp says
Jacqui, thank you so much for your kind words! Always fun participating in your parties with such talent such as yourself! You made my day!