***UPDATE: See the actual Princess Tea Party photos here***
Princess is a girl who knows what she wants.
She has been asking for a princess-themed birthday party pretty much since the moment her Crafty Pool Party ended last year.
I have to admit, I have had a hard time mustering up a lot of enthusiasm for this theme.
I’m. Just. Sooooooooo. Sick. Of. Princesses.
Here in GirlWorld, otherwise known as the Soukup household, we are glued to the the APATT (All Princesses All The Time) network 24 hours a day, with the occasional commercial interruption for fairies and mermaids (though rest assured, they are usually fairy and mermaid princesses.) If it’s not pink or purple or royal, it doesn’t exist.
I have begged, pleaded, and, I’m a little ashamed to admit, even attempted to bribe my daughter into changing the theme.
“Honey, what about a Hollywood Movie Star theme?” “No Mommy.” “But everyone could come dressed up in movie star dresses and we could have a red carpet.” “No.” “And we could watch a princess movie on the wall. It would be like a movie premiere. That’s sort-of like having a Princess Party.” “No mommy.” “But we could have popcorn. And we could even make a movie to show people, starring you. You could be a PRINCESS!” “No.” “Please?” “No.” “Pretty Please?” “No.” “What if we had a candy table? I’ll give you some candy right now!” “No, mommy, I want a PRINCESS party!” [starts to cry](Sigh.)
I then took a different approach and tried to enlist Husband’s help in persuading her.
“Sweetie, I have the BEST idea for a party!” [groan] “What is it?” “Classic. Hollywood. Movie Premiere! It’s going to be AWESOME. We’re gonna have a red carpet, and the kids can do handprint stepping stones to make their own “Hollywood Stars,” and we’ll have popcorn and watch a movie, and everyone can dress up like movie stars. Oh, and Princess and I are going to make a little movie of our own, and then we’ll premiere it at the party. Get it?” “Are you crazy?” “What? What’s wrong?” “Her birthday is in less than a month. There is no way you could plan it that fast, even if you did have time, which you DON’T. No way. No how. No. No. No. No. NO!”I know when I’m beaten.
Although I had a lot of fun collecting Hollywood Party ideas on Pinterest, I did also manage to find lots of inspiration for a Princess Tea Party , once I finally started looking. Maybe I’ll save the Hollywood theme for MY birthday. 
Photo credits: happypartyidea.com, thedollhead.blogspot.com, tsjphotography.com, hostessblog.com,
marthastewartweddings.com, birthdaygirlblog.com, karaspartyideas.blogspot.com
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tiffany July 26, 2011 at 4:45 pm
Why don’t you do a theme inspired by rea life princesses? Like the monaco princesses or something like that
Ruth July 26, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Awesome idea–maybe I could do something inspired by Princess-er I mean Duchess–Catherine! Love her! Why didn’t I think of that??
heather July 26, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Ruth, I can’t wait to see it!! Lol you are hilarious, but the movie themed party sounds really cool, with the hand prints and everything-So creative!!
Yvette W. July 26, 2011 at 7:33 pm
Ruth, you are way outnumbered here! Your little girl knows what she wants! I did the Princess party for my little girl last year! (2 years) This year we did Minnie Mouse!(3 years) Yay!!!!! You will get to do the Movie theme party some day! You can maybe do a grown up’s Movie theme party!!!!!!!!
God Bless,
Yvette
Pounds4Pennies July 27, 2011 at 5:25 am
Enjoy it now. Princess it up now that she has started big kid school. Princess will only be good for this year. My 9 soon to be 10 year old now doesn’t like the color pink, but likes orange. Blech. I am trying to find nice creamy oranges for her. It is hard since she likes bright orange. Remember they are growing and will grow up too soon. Embrace the princess and princess it up! It will probably be the last time.
Tanya July 27, 2011 at 2:36 pm
This is hilarious. I really enjoy your blog, and especially so the last few days when you’ve had funny posts about your daughters. I love your frugal party ideas and I look forward to seeing what you come up with next.
BTW to Pounds4Pennies – orange is a color I did not like for a long time, but I have come to like it a lot as an adult. It is really fun and pretty when combined with shades of yellow, turquoise and white. Would a color scheme like that work with projects for your daughter?
Brittany July 28, 2011 at 3:39 pm
I’ve got a great idea, Ruth! You come up here and listen to nonstop train noises, clean up after two boys and all their fun bodily fluids, watch 95-thousand episodes of Thomas the Tank Engine, Sponge Bob, and Busytown Mysteries, and plan an oh-so-exciting I-don’t-care-what-my-theme-is-mom-just-order-some-cupcakes party, and *I’ll* come down and plan your Princess Tea Party. LOL
We really are living in two different worlds now, aren’t we?
Crystal L. (Crafting & Rambling) August 1, 2011 at 5:46 pm
I love what you’ve put together on your idea board and can’t wait to see what the final results are – I’m sure it’ll be a FABULOUS party!
Oh, and that whole movie-themed party? Genious. You should add to your already full plate and be a professional party planner! 