Tea For a Crew! A Shabby-Chic Vintage Birthday Party

When asked to plan and create a tea party for a 7-year-old girl's birthday, Myriam C. Knepper and Lourdes C. Henning of MLC Event Planning added some shabby-chic and vintage decor items to the theme to set a magical and sweet celebration that's any girlie-girl's cup of tea. From fancy dress-up stations to gorgeously delicious desserts, check out all the cleverly classic details below. Source: MLC Event Planning

Gorgeous Cookies

Gorgeous Cookies

These gorgeous cookies from Sweet Treats by Gwen were a sweet addition. Source: MLC Event Planning

Vintage Decor

Vintage Decor

We love the idea of adding a few vintage accessories. From the old-fashioned sewing machine to the shabby-chic tea sets, it's fun and elegant. Source: MLC Event Planning

Glammed-Up Milk Bottles

Glammed-Up Milk Bottles

The wrapped burlap with touches of lace and buttons turned an average milk bottle into something much more memorable. Source: MLC Event Planning

Her Dress-Up Station

Her Dress-Up Station

Guests were invited to get fancy with dress-up stations. The girls' version included pearls, earrings, necklaces, hats, mini straw hats, purses, feather boas, watches, ties, and makeup. MLC Event Planning said one of their favorite parts of the party was when the kids started to dress up and take pictures using the items as party props. Source: MLC Event Planning

Vintage Jewelry Box

Vintage Jewelry Box

This jewelry box was a fantastic addition to the girls' dress-up station. Source: MLC Event Planning

Personalized Touches

Personalized Touches

Simply glue pearl strands onto little bags to give a nice personalized touch! Source: MLC Event Planning

His Dress-Up Station

His Dress-Up Station

The boys' dress-up station included hats, watches, mustaches, wallets, and ties. Source: MLC Event Planning

His Dress-Up Station Close Up

His Dress-Up Station Close Up

Mustaches are a must — one of the girls even used a mustache and thought it was the funniest thing! Source: MLC Event Planning

Mini Sweet Treats

Mini Sweet Treats

It's not a tea party without bite-size treats, and these from Carrera's Italian Pastries fit the bill perfectly. Source: MLC Event Planning

Pretty Macarons

Pretty Macarons

Yum! Source: MLC Event Planning

More Vintage Touches

More Vintage Touches

Another great look at some of the added vintage touches along with the sweet treats. Source: MLC Event Planning

Let Them Eat Cake

Let Them Eat Cake

And thanks to For Heavens Cakes, it was a stunning one at that. Source: MLC Event Planning

Elegant Tablescape

Elegant Tablescape

Just because it's a child's party doesn't mean it can't be elegant — and the ladies over at MLC Event Planning added some shabby-chic and vintage items that made a magical and sweet celebration. Source: MLC Event Planning

And That View!

And That View!

No matter who's the guest of honor, a view behind a beautiful tablescape is never a bad idea! Source: MLC Event Planning

Flower Balls

Flower Balls

These elegant hanging pale pink rose flower balls with a touch of sparkle were simply divine. Source: MLC Event Planning

Place Settings

Place Settings

We love that MLC Event Planning didn't shy away from mixing and matching the place settings. The sets ranged from china to paper to plastic to glass, and it all worked! Source: MLC Event Planning

Sweet Floral Arrangements

Sweet Floral Arrangements

Simple is better when it comes to this shabby-chic tea party. Source: MLC Event Planning

Let There Be Tea

Let There Be Tea

Girls loved sipping on tea from their fancy mugs. Source: MLC Event Planning

Chair Decorations

Chair Decorations

Simple lace and strings of fabric were used to decorate the gold chairs. Source: MLC Event Planning

Tablecloths

Tablecloths

The same lace and string decorations that were affixed to the chairs were also used to create a unique but pretty tablecloth. Source: MLC Event Planning

DIY Favor Bags

DIY Favor Bags

The favor bags were decorated with white doilies, paper flowers, and butterflies and were filled with tea bags, chocolates, and candles. Source: MLC Event Planning