Tea Party Photo Booth

There's no denying that photo booths have become a very popular party activity recently! And it's very easy to see why considering they are the perfect ice breaker and it encourages guests to document their time at the event! So why not have one at your next tea party? Here are some tips to get you started.

Start out by getting creative with the background! I actually took the lace curtains from my bedroom window and hung them up on an outdoor wall for good lighting, then added some easy decorations. I got the idea for the paper fans craft here a while back and have used them as decorations for my tea parties on multiple occasions. They are so festive and really add a pop of color!

Next find a way to nicely present all of your props! On one side I put my hat boxes filled with scarves. On the other side I've set up my vanity displaying other accessories. A lot of times at parties they're set out off to the side, but consider having them be a part of the decor at your tea party photo booth!

Hats, tiaras, parasols, gloves, fans, and eccentric jewelry. Notice, these are all adornments one might wear or bring to a tea party! I suggest having your guests participate in the photo booth as they arrive. It makes sense to do this first thing because it is the perfect way to get everyone to loosen up AND it also gives your guests the opportunity to wear their chosen accessories throughout the entire party if they so wish!

It makes a fun project going through your closet or searching around the house to find different things to use that you already have! You could also always purchase additional items for the occasion. There are some cute packages available at Party City and on the Oriental Trading website. However I decided to put together some simple homemade props. To do this, I cut out card board into the shapes of tea pots and tea cups. Then I pasted on some decorative paper in the same shape. Finally I stuck wooden skewers up through the bottoms of them. Look how cute they turned out below!

A lot of the time at events it can be easy to get caught up in the moment and forget to capture the fun with photos. Having an entire party activity that revolves around taking pictures completely eliminates the chance of that happening! Which is another reason why you may want to think about incorporating a photo booth into your next tea party!

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