If this is the first time you are hosting a tea party, try to use simple and affordable ideas. For a charming effect, you can use different patterns of cups and saucers or even have your guests bring their favorite cup and saucer. 

If you are on a limited budget, you can find items for your tea party by going to antique stores, flea markets, garage sales and even to thrift stores. You can look for silver trays, teapots, tea cups and saucers, gloves and vintage hats. Part of the fun in planning a tea party is in 'the treasure hunt' for any unique items that will help to make your tea party theme come together. If you should find a cute teapot which is missing a lid, you can use it as a centerpiece on the table with flowers in it.  Just be creative!

By knowing the tea party idea you want to use is the best way to begin planning for that 'special' occasion, as well as the kind of invitations you will need to send out. A tea party is suitable for many celebrations and can focus around any of the following themes: